7 Feb 2024
The journey of acai from the jewel of the earth to a superstar cosmetic ingredient
The Amazon is the largest tropical rainforest on our planet and home to around 40,000 plant species, including the açaí tree. Its berries contain abundant antioxidants which make them a powerful natural ingredient in high-performing and sustainable cosmetics, central to many oils, actives and scrubs developed by Clariant’s Personal Care Specialties company, Beraca.
6 Feb 2024
SABIC’s new LNP™ LUBRILOY™ compounds extend portfolio of non-PTFE lubricated materials
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced here at MD&M West 2024 (Booth #3287) a significant expansion of its LNP™ LUBRILOY™ portfolio of internally lubricated specialty compounds. The new LNP LUBRILOY products can meet customer demands for high-performance alternatives to materials lubricated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which is a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS). These new grades extend SABIC’s LUBRILOY technology to additional base resins and feature a novel, patented lubrication technology enabling OEMs to help avoid health and regulatory issues associated with materials containing intentionally added PFAS.
6 Feb 2024
Syensqo MD&M West 2024 press kit
Discover Syensqo's latest advanced materials at MD&M West 2024, where they will address the growing demands of the healthcare industry and focus on reliability, performance and sustainability. From polymers for medical devices to innovative healthcare applications, Syensqo is committed to improving patient care and advancing medical technologies.
6 Feb 2024
ELIX Polymers chemically recycled products with up to 100% sustainable feedstocks
All of ELIX’s Circular Economy activities come under the E-LOOP brand name, with two strategic programmes from ELIX Sustainable Portfolio Solutions: Circular Plastics and Responsible Innovation.
6 Feb 2024
Heubach passes on surcharges of global carriers
As a global manufacturer of diversified organic, inorganic and anti-corrosive pigments, pigment preparations, dyes and specialty materials, the Heubach Group is affected by the situation on the Red Sea and Suez Canal. As a consequence, it will pass on the surcharges that global carriers have imposed on their shipments as of February 1st, 2024.
6 Feb 2024
Browzwear extends its library of colors to empower 3D fashion workflows with Color Atlas by Archroma®
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, and Browzwear, a pioneer of 3D digital solutions for the fashion industry, have expanded their partnership to bring the complete Color Atlas by Archroma® library of colors to Browzwear’s VSticher, Lotta and Stylezone platforms.
5 Feb 2024
Mondi completes acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill
Mondi plc (Mondi), a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, has completed the acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (West Fraser) for a total consideration of USD 5 million.
2 Feb 2024
Introduction of an optical measuring device provides shrinkage values in accordance with DIN EN ISO 294-4
During the industrial processing of plastics, details of their shrinkage values form part of the standard information that is essential as a specification for mold construction. To provide manufacturers with maximally precise data, KRAIBURG TPE has been using a contactless optical measuring device since August 2023, which enables distance measurements required to determine shrinkage values in accordance with DIN EN ISO 294-4.
