NEW, BREAKTHROUGH DYNEEMA® DIAMOND TECHNOLOGY TAKES CUT-RESISTANT GLOVES TO THE NEXT LEVEL

New Dyneema® Diamond Technology provides the ultimate combination in cut resistance and extreme comfort for protective gloves.
(Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR182)URMOND (NL), November 04, 2010 - Innovative new production technology developed by DSM Dyneema enables the manufacture of yarn that delivers significantly increased cut resistance performance. New Dyneema® Diamond Technology now makes possible the production of protective gloves that combine the ultimate in cut resistance with extreme comfort.

Finer, more uniform cell structure of new chemical foaming agents from Clariant help reduce weight and save raw materials

The newest HYDROCEROL® chemical foaming agents from Clariant Masterbatches create a finer and more uniform cell structure that allows significant weight reduction without compromising product performance properties. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 4, 2010 - Plastics products and packaging manufacturers trying to reach sustainability goals and reduce costs are expressing keen interest in the newest chemical foaming agents (CFAs) from Clariant’s Masterbatches Business Unit. The finer and more durable foam-cell structures made possible by the latest generation of HYDROCEROL® masterbatches, in combination with processing advances, are opening new applications in
• polyester (PET) plastic sheets used for food trays
• automotive parts and other durable goods
• injection molded and blow molded plastics packaging, caps and closures
Savings on resin use and reduction of part weight – without significant loss in mechanical properties – are being reported.

MEVOPUR® secures controlled, consistent and compliant color creativity

MEVOPUR® secures controlled, consistent and compliant color creativity. (Photographs: Clariant) 
Muttenz, November 4, 2010 - Designers and manufacturers looking to add a distinctive aesthetic touch to pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices can trust new MEVOPUR® color masterbatches and compounds from Clariant Masterbatches for creative colors.

Bringing distinctive style to medical devices while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance

Computer modeling services in Clariant ColorWorks™ allowed a medical device manufacturer to easily evaluate different color schemes. Pictured are blue pearlescent and purple pearlescent options and the translucent purple finally chosen for the device. (Photographs: Clariant)Muttenz, November 4, 2010 - In today’s competitive marketplace manufacturers must try to differentiate their product from others by improving functionality and design. Use of drug delivery devices increasingly occurs outside of a hospital setting and since it is the patient rather than a doctor who is the user, the device must be attractive as well as convenient and functional. They become more like any other consumer product. That is why color and other visual elements are increasingly important in device design.

Azelis announces the acquisition of YDS in Benelux

AzelisAzelis, the leading pan-European distributor of specialty chemicals, announced today the acquisition of YDS Chemicals, a Belgian based distributor of speciality ingredients.

Las nuevas resinas Extem* UP de SABIC Innovative Plastics suben el termostato con el máximo índice de temperatura en uso continuo para termoplásticos no rellenos

Los hilos magnéticos se pueden fabricar usando las resinas Extem* de SABIC Innovative Plastics>BERGEN OP ZOOM, Países Bajos – 3 de noviembre de 2010 – En el stand D42 del pabellón 6 del K 2010, SABIC Innovative Plastics está demostrando su liderazgo tecnológico mundial con otro increíble logro: uno de los máximos índices de temperatura en uso continuo del sector para un material termoplástico no reforcado. Las nuevas resinas ignífugas de poliimida termoplástica (TPI) Extem* UP son materiales para temperaturas extremas que recientemente han conseguido un índice de temperatura relativa (RTI) UL746B de 240°C. Gracias a la incorporación de poli(éter-éter-cetona) (PEEK) en su probada tecnología de resinas Extem de altas prestaciones, SABIC Innovative Plastics es capaz de ofrecer a sus clientes un óptimo rendimiento gracias a la combinación de lo mejor de ambos materiales. Esta exclusiva tecnología de mezcla abre la puerta a nuevas oportunidades para aplicaciones de menor peso para uso continuo a alta temperatura, como las bandejas de chips semiconductores, los conectores para entornos difíciles y la sustitución de metal de entornos con aceite y gas a alta temperatura, y los entornos aeroespaciales. Esta novedosa e innovadora tecnología demuestra, una vez más, el compromiso de SABIC Innovative Plastics con el desarrollo proactivo de resinas especiales únicas que satisfagan las más altas demandas de rendimiento de los clientes.

Clariant's regulatory foresight and pigments with enhanced product safety features give customers the competitive edge

Clariant colors cover full spectrum of customer needs. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 3, 2010 - Clariant presents masterbatch producers, plastics processors and designers with a unique opportunity to anticipate regulatory evolution and respond to the latest environmental and cutting-edge trends with one of the widest selections of colorants available from across the color spectrum.

Bioplastics can be more colorful, thanks to new masterbatch choices from Clariant

With the addition of a new line of masterbatches that comply with standards governing compostability and ecotoxicity, Clariant Masterbatches is able to offer manufacturers of products and packaging made from biopolymers a wider range of options in color and performance-enhancing additives. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 3, 2010 - With the addition of a new line of masterbatches that comply with standards governing compostability and ecotoxicity, producers of products and packaging made from biopolymers have a wider range of options in color and performance-enhancing additives. Choices range from masterbatches based on conventional, man-made ingredients to those incorporating all-natural materials drawn from renewable sources like plants. Now an attractive third option has been introduced. These and other color and performance innovations for the plastics industry are on display in Hall 8A, Booth J11 at the K2010 plastics exhibition being held in Dusseldorf, Germany, October 27 to November 3.