INEOS Styrolution selected by SAIC motor for the new MG Linghang model 

The newly launched MG Linghang.
(image courtesy of SAIC Motor, 2020)INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has announced that its Luran S 778T SPF30 grade has been selected by SAIC, for the new MG Linghang model, launched in October 2020. Headquartered in Shanghai, SAIC Motor is a one of the “Big Four” state-owned Chinese automotive design and manufacturing companies.

Devan’s R-Vital® multivitamin textile treatment meets Standard 100 by Oeko-tex®

Devan ChemicalsDevan’s latest technology, R-Vital Multivitamin, meets the requirements of the Standard 100 by Oeko-tex® (Class II). The technology is part of Devan’s R-Vital® range of microencapsulated active ingredients and consists of vitamin C, vitamin E and ginger.

R&D project reports 67% energy savings with styrenics polymer tailored for 3D printing

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announced today first results of the PolySLS project, which is focused on developing a new energy saving styrenics based material for additive manufacturing, otherwise known as “3D printing”.

DSM and Clariter partner to pursue chemical recycling solution for Dyneema®-based end-products

DSM and Clariter partner to pursue chemical recycling solution for Dyneema®-based end-products.
(Photo: DSM Protective Materials: DSMPMPR005)Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, and Clariter, an international clean-tech company, today announced a strategic partnership to pursue a next-generation chemical recycling solution for products based on DSM’s Dyneema®, an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber. As a first step, sample products – including ropes, nets, and ballistic materials made with Dyneema® – were successfully converted at Clariter’s pilot plant in Poland, demonstrating the recyclability potential of Dyneema® and underlining the active commitment of DSM Protective Materials to shape a more sustainable world.

Ascend purchases Eurostar Engineering Plastics

Ascend purchases Eurostar Engineering Plastics. 
(Photo: Ascend Performance Materials, APMPR050)Ascend Performance Materials has purchased Eurostar Engineering Plastics, a France-based compounder with a broad portfolio of flame-retardant engineered plastics and expertise in halogen-free formulations.

JPF Netherlands B.V. (“JPFN”), the holding company of Jindal Films Europe, has signed an agreement with DOMO Chemicals to acquire 100% of the shares in DOMO Films Solutions Spa (DFS)

DOMOJindal Films, an international provider of innovative and sustainable films for flexible packaging industry, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares in Italy-based nylon film specialist DOMO Films Solutions Spa from private owned group DOMO Chemicals.

Formulating new beauty
And the formulations that capture them

Clariant Blog Interview Charlotte Stricane. (Photos: Clariant)Charlotte Stricane fills an intriguing double role at Clariant: As Senior Applications Development Manager in the Active Ingredients unit for Personal Care, she defines new trend-based beauty concepts as well as the formulations and ingredients that best capture their spirit. In our interview, she tells us about her work, her favorite new ingredients – and why she sometimes hesitates to talk about them at parties.

Perstorp Group granted unique RCF backed by the Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN)

Jan Secher, President & CEO at Perstorp Group. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp, a global leader in the specialty chemicals market with a focus on polyols & solutions, advanced chemicals and animal nutrition, has been granted a liquidity enhancing Revolving Credit Facility of SEK 600 m.