Mondi’s mono-material retort pouches evidence effective sorting during recycling

Mondi’s mono-material retort pouches evidence effective sorting during recycling. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR217)Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has carried out a series of tests to prove its mono-material polypropylene (PP) pouches and rollstock material can be sorted into their appropriate recycling streams.

SABIC’s new NORYL™ resin offers exceptional CTI and FR properties for ultra-thin-wall insulation film in high-voltage EV batteries

SABIC’s new NORYL™ NHP8000VT3 resin is well suited for insulation film used in electric vehicle (EV) battery modules to increase protection against short circuits and fire propagation.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced NORYL™ NHP8000VT3 resin, a product well suited for insulation film used in electric vehicle (EV) battery modules to help improve protection against short circuits and fire propagation. This high-performance, polyphenylene ether (PPO)-based resin is engineered with patented technologies to help meet the stringent demands of higher-voltage batteries (600-800 volts). It achieves the highest comparative tracking index performance level category (CTI PLC0), provides ultra-thin-wall extrusion and thermoforming capability, and meets the UL94 V0 standard at 0.25 mm with non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame retardance. NORYL NHP8000VT3 resin provides a novel solution to the drawbacks of incumbent insulation films made with polycarbonate (PC) and polypropylene (PP) by delivering stronger CTI performance and thinner-wall FR capability. This exceptional material can help advance EV battery technology by contributing to occupant safety, weight reduction and higher efficiency for extended range.

SABIC launches BLUEHERO™ to help accelerate world’s shift to electrification and lower carbon future, with initial focus on automotive industry

SABIC describes its BLUEHERO™ initiative as an expanding ecosystem of materials, solutions, expertise and programs designed to help accelerate the world’s energy transition to electric power. The company’s starting point with BLUEHERO is support of the automotive industry’s mission to create better, safer and more efficient electric vehicles (EVs), with an emphasis on improving structural battery components with unique flame retardant materials and solution development expertise.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced BLUEHERO™, an expanding ecosystem of materials, solutions, expertise and programs aimed to help accelerate the world’s energy transition to electric power and support meeting global goals on climate change. The company’s starting point with BLUEHERO is support of the automotive industry’s mission to create better, safer and more efficient electric vehicles (EVs), with an emphasis on improving structural battery components with unique flame retardant materials and solution development expertise.

Palsgaard to showcase full range of plant-based polymer additives at K 2022

Einar® polymer additives are plant-based and food-grade and can be used for a variety of applications in PE and PP, such as anti-static additives, anti-fogging additives, anti-fouling additives, colour dispersing aids and mould release additives. (Photo: Palsgaard A/S)Palsgaard, a world leader in plant-based emulsifiers and polymer additives for the global food, packaging and plastics industries, will take the opportunity of K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Germany, to position itself as a preferred supplier to polymer producers, masterbatch manufacturers and compounders seeking to lower their carbon footprint and go renewable. At the world’s largest plastics trade fair in Hall 7, Level 1, Booth D20, Palsgaard will present its complete portfolio of sustainable polymer additives and offer first-hand insight in new developments.

SABIC launches ISCC Plus certified PP compounds & STAMAX resins based on renewable and recycled feedstock

SABIC’s site in Genk, Belgium, is the industry-first to receive International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus accreditation for large-scale production of polypropylene (PP) compounds and STAMAX™ resins based on renewable and circular sources.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced that its production of a new range of SABIC® polypropylene (PP) compounds and STAMAX™ PP resins based on bio-renewable and advanced recycled feedstock at Genk, Belgium, has received TÜV Nord accreditation under the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS scheme. This certified product offering aligns with SABIC’s extensive TRUCIRCLE™ initiative for accelerating the transition of the plastics industry to a circular economy and meets a globally growing customer demand for more sustainable material solutions.

Unique value chain collaboration “Design4Circularity” achieves first circular cosmetics packaging concept

Unique value chain collaboration “Design4Circularity” achieves first circular cosmetics packaging concept.Moving circular plastic packaging forward. In a first and unique collaboration for the Personal Care industry, Clariant, Siegwerk, Borealis, and Beiersdorf are combining expertise to tackle the challenge of creating recyclable consumer packaging, based on 100% retrieved plastic packaging waste, for cosmetics applications. The pioneering initiative, named "Design4Circularity", is providing innovations and insights for the different design aspects to encourage others to also follow design for circularity principles.

Archroma to introduce new PFC-free* Smartrepel® technology for durable water-based soil repellence

Archroma to introduce new PFC-free* Smartrepel® technology for durable water-based soil repellence. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, launches Smartrepel® Hydro SR liq, a new PFC-free* technology for the repellence of water-based stains.

Archroma to introduce Perapret® AIR, a groundbreaking air purification textile technology

Archroma to introduce Perapret® AIR groundbreaking air purification textile technology. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, launches Perapret® AIR liq, a new industry-leading, light-activated air purification technology for all kinds of fabrics.