18-10-2022
First “all-in-one” for All-in-Ones: new surfactant Genapol® Complete ticks all the boxes for automatic dishwashing tabs
Clariant introduces a much-needed surfactant boost to the All-in-One automatic dishwashing (ADW) segment as brands look to take their highly convenient tablets in a more environmentally-compatible direction. Launched today, vegetal-origin Genapol Complete is the first environmental label-compatible surfactant capable of achieving excellent rinse and very good overall drying performance, cleaner machines and CO₂ product footprint savings.
17-10-2022
GCR accelera gli investimenti con un nuovo impianto di riciclo per sostenere l'economia circolare
GCR Group ha annunciato il progetto di aprire un nuovo impianto di riciclo dedicato presso Castellet i La Gornal, Barcellona, in Spagna, migliorando così la capacità del gruppo di servire un'incrementata richiesta a livello globale per la gamma CICLIC di poliolefine riciclate (poliolefine R). L'impianto da 200.000 tonnellate (200kT), in avviamento nel 2023, e pienamente operativo nel 2025, sarà uno dei più grandi del suo genere, e rappresenta un passo significativo per il gruppo; la capacità di CICLIC abbinata a quella per la gamma GRANIC® di masterbatch e composti minerali sostenibili raggiungerà le 500kT. GCR dispone di una portata mondiale, esportando l'85% delle sue vendite a oltre 100 paesi.
17-10-2022
SABIC, Drylock e Plastik group sono partner per applicazioni igieniche assorbenti con polimeri circolari certificati
SABIC, un leader globale nel settore chimico, ha annunciato che Plastik Group, un importante produttore internazionale di film e sacchetti per il mercato dell'igiene, utilizza i polimeri certificati circolari del portafoglio TRUCIRCLE™ di SABIC per la produzione di film speciali destinati ai prodotti assorbenti monouso offerti da Drylock Technologies. Drylock ha approvato l'uso di questi film in varie applicazioni assorbenti, come assorbenti igienici, salvaslip, asciugamani e pannolini per la cura della donna, del bambino e dell'incontinenza.
17-10-2022
Ascend launches ReDefyne™ recycled materials; partners with ITW on blockchain traceability
Ascend Performance Materials has launched ReDefyne™, a portfolio of sustainable polyamides created with up to 100% pre- and post-consumer recycled polyamide 66 or 6 to provide a low carbon footprint and reliable performance, even in demanding applications.
14-10-2022
Clariant & Technip Energies' EARTH® tech for energy-efficient H2 production wins first place - twice
Clariant and its engineering and technology partner, Technip Energies, were presented with two industry awards for their ground-breaking EARTH technology. ICIS, which is the world’s largest petrochemical market information provider, selected the partners’ technology as the “Best Process Innovation” in the ICIS Innovation Awards 2022. EARTH also won the “Best Refining Technology” category of the Hydrocarbon Processing Awards 2022 – a program that honors the downstream energy segment’s leading innovations. Based on recuperative steam methane reforming, EARTH is a pioneering drop-in solution that enables a capacity increase in the production of hydrogen while contributing to energy savings and an improved CO2 footprint.
13-10-2022
New materials create safer, quieter EVs
Ascend Performance Materials has developed two materials for electric vehicles that improve safety and passenger comfort. The company’s Starflam® X-Protect and Vydyne® AVS tackle two unique challenges automakers face when developing their EV platforms.
13-10-2022
Huhtamaki, Milliken partner to design for circularity
Milliken & Company, a trusted expert in plastics additive and colorant technology, is partnering with Finnish flexible packaging giant Huhtamaki Group to develop a more sustainable, mono-material laminate for use in tubes targeting cosmetics, toothpaste and other personal-care applications.
13-10-2022
K2022: Partnership excellence that drives DOMO's sustainable polyamide solutions
DOMO Chemicals, a leader in polyamide-based engineered material solutions and services, is set to present its entire range of high-performing TECHNYL® solutions to a global audience for the first time at the upcoming K 2022 show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
