Archroma introduces Leucophor® MT, a new cost-effective optical brightening agent for high whiteness surface applications 

Archroma’s production facility of tetrasulfonated optical brightening agents near Barcelona, Spain. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced the introduction of Leucophor® MT liq, a new tetrasulfonated optical brightening agent (OBA) modified to give high whiteness performance in surface applications.

Ineos Styrolution’s Novodur® Ultra 4255 is well received by the automotive industry as material of choice for interior applications

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces that its new Novodur® Ultra 4255 gains significant momentum in the automotive industry. The material, an ABS copolymer blended with polycarbonate, combines all the necessary properties to meet the needs of most demanding interior automotive applications.

Los estudios demuestran que los ácidos orgánicos son alternativas viables al formaldehído en la higiene de piensos

La salmonella sigue siendo una de las amenazas principales para los profesionales de la producción animal. Las mezclas de ácido propiónico y fórmico con aceites esenciales especialmente seleccionados han demostrado ser una solución potencial en la lucha contra este patógeno. 
(Fotografía: Shutterstock)Perstorp - 20 de febrero de 2018 - A finales de 2017, la Unión Europea denegó la autorización del formaldehído como conservante y potenciador de las condiciones higiénicas. En anticipación a esta decisión, el fabricante sueco de ácidos orgánicos y aditivos de piensos Perstorp lleva años estudiando el modo de acción y efectividad de los ácidos orgánicos contra la salmonella. Los nuevos datos revelan que el ácido propiónico disminuye la motilidad de la salmonella y que los aceites esenciales especialmente seleccionados tienen un efecto sinérgico junto con los ácidos orgánicos.

Clariant confirms Permcos as DACH distributor for active ingredients

Clariant confirms Permcos as DACH distributor for active ingredients. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the appointment of Permcos, specialists in the distribution of raw materials for the cosmetics market, as its official distributor for Clariant Active Ingredients in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

ARLANXEO develops new rubber compound for self-sealing tires

ARLANXEO develops new rubber compound for self-sealing tires.
(Photo ARLANXEO, ARPR032)ARLANXEO, a leading global manufacturer of synthetic elastomers, has developed a rubber compound that can be used in the future to seal tires. This solution for so-called self-sealing tires replaces the spare wheel and also presents an alternative to a repair kit or run-flat tire. An appropriate rubber compound from ARLANXEO, which is applied on the interior of the vehicle tire, enables holes occurring in the tire to be automatically sealed, so the driver can continue driving.

Luminaire designers can now test and evaluate the LUMAWISE Drive LED Holder Type Z50 with development kit from TE Connectivity

Luminaire designers can now test and evaluate the LUMAWISE Drive LED Holder Type Z50 with development kit from TE Connectivity. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR241)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has introduced a development kit for its new LUMAWISE Drive LED Holder Type Z50, enabling luminaire designers to purchase a single unit for desktop testing, product evaluation and luminaire prototyping. Each kit contains an LED holder, a cable assembly and a thermal interface material.

DSM announces global price increases for several high performance plastics

DSM Engineering MaterialsRoyal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, today announces that significant and continuing cost increases of main raw materials throughout 2017 and early 2018 have caused DSM Engineering Plastics to increase prices globally for several polyamide and thermoplastic polyester products, effective April 1 or as contracts allow.

La tecnología de Heat & Cool de Roctool influye significativamente en la calidad superficial del innovador grado de ABS/PC, según ELIX Polymers

El calentamiento dinámico de moldes tiene un gran impacto en la calidad de la superficie de una novedosa mezcla de ABS/PC, según ELIX Polymers. 
(Fotos: ELIX Polymers, PR038)Tarragona, 14 de febrero de 2018 – ELIX Polymers, fabricante líder de polímeros y blends de ABS, afirma que la utilización de la tecnología de Heat & Cool (H&C) de Roctool mejora significativamente el aspecto superficial, en el moldeo por inyección, de su nuevo blend de ABS/ PC el ELIX Ultra HH4115HI. En consonancia con su estrategia, orientada a ofrecer soluciones y servicios a medida a empresas que procesan sus materiales especializados, la empresa finalizó hace poco una serie de pruebas utilizando esta tecnología.