Archroma announces 20% price increase for its fluorochemical range

ArchromaArchroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced an increase of up to 20% in the selling prices of its Nuva® N and Fluowet® fluorocarbon polymers.

Clariant playing a leading role in supporting the coatings industry to phase out lead in paints

Ahead of the industry, in the mid-1980’s Clariant stopped the production of lead-based pigments. 
(Photo: Clariant)Last week marked the eighth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, an initiative of the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint, jointly led by the UN Environment Programme and the World Health Organization, intended to draw attention to the need for action on lead paints and other sources of lead exposure.

Mars and Huhtamaki join SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE initiative for pet food packaging based on certified circular polypropylene

In a joint initiative to reduce the use of fossil-sourced plastics and accelerate the transition to a more circular plastics economy, Mars, Incorporated is packaging selected pet food brand products in biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film structures manufactured by Huhtamaki with SABIC’s ISCC PLUS certified recycled PP polymer from post-consumer waste. (Photo: Mars)SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced that biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film based on the company’s certified circular PP from feedstock recycling of used plastics will be introduced in primary pet food brand packaging by Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in confectionery, food, and pet food products. The BOPP film structures are manufactured by Huhtamaki, a key supplier of sustainable packaging solutions to customers around the world. The joint initiative will help the partners implement their ambitious targets of reducing the volume of fossil-sourced plastics and accelerate the transition to a more circular plastics economy.

Envase seguro y buena preparación

Los envases primarios de medicamentos sólidos/líquidos y muchos otros productos se benefician con el más reciente complemento introducido en la serie THERMOLAST® M. (Fotografía: © 2020 KRAIBURG TPE)Los envases primarios de medicamentos sólidos/líquidos y muchos otros productos se benefician con el más reciente complemento introducido en la serie THERMOLAST® M. Pero KRAIBURG TPE también capta el espíritu de la época desde el punto de vista organizativo: gracias al paquete de servicios relacionados con estos productos, los clientes cuentan con una preparación ideal para afrontar las futuras disposiciones y normativas.

La empresa emergente finlandesa de productos químicos AFFIX Labs presenta Clean N Coat

AFFIX Labs ha lanzado su último producto de limpieza de superficies, «Clean N Coat», que se aplica como el resto de productos pero que deja una capa antimicrobiana casi invisible, ultrafina, que protege de forma activa las superficies hasta 7 días. En las pruebas, el revestimiento resistió más de 300 contactos. 
(Foto © 2020 AFFIX Labs)La empresa emergente líder en productos químicos, AFFIX Labs, ha lanzado su último producto de limpieza de superficies, «Clean N Coat», que se aplica como el resto de productos pero que deja una capa antimicrobiana casi invisible, ultrafina, que protege de forma activa las superficies hasta 7 días. En las pruebas, el revestimiento resistió más de 300 contactos.

Novodur® SBM-90 – plug-in solution for applications requiring potable water approval

Novodur® SBM-90 – plug-in solution for applications requiring potable water approval.INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announced today its Novodur® SBM-90 to be the material of choice for applications requiring potable water approval.

Safe coloration boost for home and personal care: Clariant launches next-gen Cosmenyl 100 pigment dispersions with a new state-of-the-art preservation system

Clariant’s full range of Cosmenyl 100 pigment dispersions with new state-of-the-art preservative system. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant announces a complete range of Cosmenyl 100 next generation aqueous pigment dispersions, featuring a new state-of-the-art preservation system.

GE Additive and Indiana Economic Development Corporation Form Binder Jet Public-Private Partnership

GE Additive and Indiana Economic Development Corporation Form Binder Jet Public-Private Partnership.
(Photos: GE Additive, GEADPR045GE Additive and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), the state of Indiana’s lead economic development agency, today announced the formation of a metal Binder Jet public-private partnership, as part of a broader effort to further position Indiana’s manufacturing sector for long-term growth.