SABIC first in industry to launch polycarbonate based on certified renewable feedstock

SABIC launches polycarbonate based on certified renewable feedstock, a first in the industry.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced the launch of its polycarbonate (PC) based on certified renewable feedstock - a first in the industry, providing SABIC and its direct and ultimate customers with a solution that has the potential to reduce both CO2 emissions and the use of fossil feedstock during production.

Milliken’s newest DeltaMax Performance Modifier will help manufacturers of polypropylene impact copolymers to boost efficiency

Milliken’s newest DeltaMax™ Performance Modifier will help manufacturers of polypropylene impact copolymers to boost efficiency. (Photos © 2019 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR207)At K 2019, a global plastics industry conference in Dusseldorf, Germany, Milliken & Company will introduce the newest product in its family of DeltaMax Performance Modifiers. This latest addition is designed to expand use of the additive into all market segments, including food packaging.

Clariant’s latest ‘Symphony of Collaboration’ initiatives & sustainability designators make K 2019 debut 

Clariant reinforces its proactive commitment to deliver viable, innovation to the plastic waste challenge. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant prioritizes sustainability and collaborative action at K 2019 in several new initiatives supporting greater circularity and resource-efficiency for the plastics industry launched at the show.

KRAIBURG TPE is setting new standards in applications with food contact

The new compounds from the FC/CM1 and FC/CM2 THERMOLAST® K series meet the highest standards for controlled migration behavior of plastics with food contact and are suitable for applications such as reusable lunch boxes, shakers, dosing valves and resealable bowls, etc. 
(Image: © 2019 KRAIBURG TPE)With its two new compound series, FC/CM1 and FC/CM2, KRAIBURG TPE meets the most important set of rules on applications with food contact: Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (21CFR) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These new series have been especially developed for applications with food contact and additionally provide pleasant touch characteristics and enhanced organoleptic properties. The target applications include reusable packaging, dosing valves and food dispensers.

SABIC unveils new TRUCIRCLE range of breakthrough circular polymer solutions at K 2019

Vinventions, leader in wine closure design and engineering, will reveal its fully sustainable and certified circular BlueLine wine closures prototype. SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is launching its pioneering range of circular solutions to help manufacturers address one the planet’s most urgent sustainability challenges – the reduction of mixed plastic waste. Under the theme ‘Making a World of Difference Together’, SABIC is at K 2019 in Dusseldorf, Germany from 16-23 October where it has unveiled its TRUCIRCLE initiative for circular solutions.

Press Kit SABIC K 2019

SABICAt K 2019, SABIC executives will highlight the company’s commitment to circular solutions and reducing plastics waste. Under the theme of ‘Making a world of difference together’, they will discuss inspiring processes for using bio-renewable and recycled feedstock, and designing solutions to support recyclability, durability and optimal reuse. Special topics that will be discussed are: the booth release, partner stories about certified circular polymers and our first ever renewable polycarbonate.

MOL Group’s new TIPPLEN R 665 XClear PP resin clears the way for new extrusion blow molding applications

MOL Group’s new TIPPLEN R 665 XClear PP resin clears the way for new extrusion blow molding applications. 
(Photos © 2019 MOL Group, all rights reserved, MOLPR001)Hungary’s MOL Group will be showcasing at K 2019 in Düsseldorf a new grade of polypropylene specifically tailored for extrusion blow molding (EBM) that offers excellent optical properties in terms of transparency and gloss. This development means PP can finally compete with PVC or PET when it comes to transparency in EBM applications.

ELIX Polymers at K 2019

ELIX PolymersDuring this years’ show, ELIX Polymers will demonstrate the benefits of the company’s high performance ABS and PC/ABS materials for automotive, healthcare, appliances, consumer, toys, electric & electronics, and building & construction applications at Stand F30 in Hall 8b.