11 Jan 2021
INEOS Styrolution selected by SAIC motor for the new MG Linghang model
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.
7 Jan 2021
Devan’s R-Vital® multivitamin textile treatment meets Standard 100 by Oeko-tex®
Devan’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.
7 Jan 2021
R&D project reports 67% energy savings with styrenics polymer tailored for 3D printing
INEOS 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”.
7 Jan 2021
DSM and Clariter partner to pursue chemical recycling solution for Dyneema®-based end-products
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.
5 Jan 2021
Ascend purchases Eurostar Engineering Plastics
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.
5 Jan 2021
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)
Jindal 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.
5 Jan 2021
Formulating new beauty
And the formulations that capture them
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.
5 Jan 2021
Perstorp Group granted unique RCF backed by the Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN)
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.
