Primeros en el mundo: KRAIBURG TPE presenta compuestos THERMOLAST® M que cumplen la directiva VDI 2017 y resultan aptos para aplicaciones combinadas de TPE/PA

La primera serie de TPE en el mundo con certificación de MGP y adhesión a poliamida para productos médicos resulta ideal para los dispositivos sanitarios. (Foto: © 2019 KRAIBURG TPE)Con la nueva serie MC/AD/PA de THERMOLAST® M, KRAIBURG TPE lanza en el cuarto trimestre de 2019 los primeros elastómeros termoplásticos que ofrecen la certificación para aplicaciones sanitarias según los criterios de la UE y la FDA, y que también son aptos para realizar una combinación directa del material con poliamidas.

Clariant and Polymateria launch partnership to bring new Biotransformation technology to market in South East Asia

Chai Mui Tek, Head of Sales & Marketing Southeast Asia (Polymateria), Jonathan Sieff, Chairman & Founder (Polymateria), Dr. Achintya Sen, Head of Innovation India (Clariant), Dr. Jan Sueltemeyer, Global Head of Innovation & Sustainability (Clariant) and Niall Dunne, CEO (Polymateria).
(Photo: Clariant)Polymateria, a British business developing a new standard in biodegradable and compostable plastics, has announced a partnership with Clariant, one of the world’s leading specialty chemical companies, to bring its new Biotransformation technology to market in South East Asia. The announcement was made at the K Show in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Clariant launches new bio-based additives to reduce resource consumption in plastic loops at K 2019

Neste’s renewable hydrocarbons are based on sustainably produced bio-based raw materials, such as waste and residue oils. 
(Photo: Neste)Clariant unveils new high-performance additives promoting reduction in the consumption of fossil resources, to support the creation of value chain cycles which utilize viable and sustainable renewable sources and combat climate change.

DSM to introduce bio- and/or recycled-based alternatives for its entire engineering plastics portfolio

DSM to introduce bio- and/or recycled-based alternatives for its entire engineering plastics portfolio. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR517)
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, today announces at the K-Show that its engineering plastics business will offer a full alternative range of its existing portfolio based on bio- and/or recycled-based materials by 2030. In this way, DSM Engineering Plastics is taking the next step in its sustainability journey in alignment with DSM’s purpose-led performance-driven strategy, enabling a circular and bio-based economy.

SABIC launches new XENOY HTX high-heat resin family to support vehicle lightweighting and electrification trends

Unfilled XENOY™ HTX resin can absorb significant energy and withstand plastic deformation in the event of a crash. SABIC is targeting the material for use as a lightweight metal replacement solution in new safety applications, such as side rockers designed to offer protection for battery modules mounted to the floor of EVs. At K 2019 today, global petrochemicals leader SABIC announced the launch of XENOY HTX resin, a polyester-based, high-heat technology that can enable the production of light, impact resistant and high performing structural automotive applications.

Nuevos compuestos de KRAIBURG TPE para aplicaciones en el exterior de los vehículos

Nuevos compuestos de KRAIBURG TPE para aplicaciones en el exterior de los vehículos. 
(Foto: © 2019 KRAIBURG TPE)KRAIBURG TPE amplía su gama de elastómeros termoplásticos (TPE) con la incorporación de eficientes compuestos. Los cuatro nuevos tipos de THERMOLAST® K son particularmente aptos para producir sofisticados componentes con combinación de material duro-blando y altas exigencias en lo que respecta a la calidad de las superficies y a la resistencia duradera a los agentes atmosféricos.

SABIC first in industry to launch polycarbonate based on certified renewable feedstock

SABIC launches polycarbonate based on certified renewable feedstock, a first in the industry.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced the launch of its polycarbonate (PC) based on certified renewable feedstock - a first in the industry, providing SABIC and its direct and ultimate customers with a solution that has the potential to reduce both CO2 emissions and the use of fossil feedstock during production.

Milliken’s newest DeltaMax Performance Modifier will help manufacturers of polypropylene impact copolymers to boost efficiency

Milliken’s newest DeltaMax™ Performance Modifier will help manufacturers of polypropylene impact copolymers to boost efficiency. (Photos © 2019 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR207)At K 2019, a global plastics industry conference in Dusseldorf, Germany, Milliken & Company will introduce the newest product in its family of DeltaMax Performance Modifiers. This latest addition is designed to expand use of the additive into all market segments, including food packaging.