Ascend announces new agreement for European distribution of PA66 resins

AscendAscend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 66 resins, announced today an agreement with thermoplastics distributor Resinex for the distribution of its Vydyne® PA66 resins. Ascend’s resins are used in the production of thousands of applications in the automotive, electrical and electronics, and consumer and industrial industries.

Mondi et RB s’associent pour un meilleur Finish® : BarrierPack Recyclable constitue une solution durable pour le conditionnement des tablettes pour lave-vaisselle

Mondi et RB s’associent pour un meilleur Finish® : 
BarrierPack Recyclable constitue une solution durable pour le conditionnement des tablettes pour lave-vaisselle. (Photo: Mondi, PR148)
Mondi, premier fabricant mondial de papier et d’emballage, s’est associé au groupe Reckitt Benckiser (RB) pour lancer une gamme d’emballages en plastique flexible monomatériau et entièrement recyclable, conçue pour sa ligne premium de tablettes pour lave-vaisselle Finish® Quantum Ultimate.

Pacify and Re-Energize. Clariant Active Ingredients unveils a breakthrough skin cell revitalizer and an unparalleled microbiota-friendly scalp soother

Pacify and Re-Energize. Clariant Active Ingredients unveils a breakthrough skin cell revitalizer and an unparalleled microbiota-friendly scalp soother. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant Active Ingredients announces a premium active ingredient for fueling the skin with youthful energy and a scalp pacifier for sensitive scalps that respects the microbiota. Launched today, two new concentrated, sustainably sourced active ingredients obtained through advanced technological processes, offering scientifically proven efficacy for formulations and noticeable results for consumers.

Mirasol de Terumo BCT réduit le virus qui entraîne COVID-19 à un niveau en dessous de la limite de détection dans le plasma et les plaquettes

Mirasol de Terumo BCT réduit le virus qui entraîne COVID-19 à un niveau en dessous de la limite de détection dans le plasma et les plaquettes. 
(Photo: Terumo BCT, PR007) Vox Sanguinis, une revue médicale avec comité de lecture, a aujourd’hui publié les résultats d’une étude menée par Terumo BCT en collaboration avec les meilleurs chercheurs de l’Université de l’Etat du Colorado. Cette étude a évalué dans quelle mesure le système Mirasol peut traiter les plaquettes et le plasma contre le virus à l’origine du COVID-19.

Hirschmann Automation and Control Joins Single Pair Ethernet Industrial Partner Network

Hirschmann Automation and Control joins Single Pair Ethernet Industrial Partner Network. 
(Photo: SPE Partner Network, PR496)Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, announces that its Hirschmann brand has joined the Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Industrial Partner Network.

Terumo BCT's Mirasol shows efficacy against virus causing COVID-19 in plasma and platelets

Terumo BCT's Mirasol shows efficacy against virus causing COVID-19 in plasma and platelets. 
(Photo: Terumo BCT, PR006) Data from a new study suggests that a medical device that uses vitamin B2 and ultraviolet light for treating human blood products is effective against the virus that causes COVID-19. The study results, generated by Terumo BCT in collaboration with top researchers from Colorado State University, have been accepted for publication by Vox Sanguinis, a peer-reviewed medical journal covering hematology.

Working together to help people with reliable quality

Mask system with modular design that combines a cleanable half-mask and an exchangeable filter. (Image: © 2020 BaS)While high-quality thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) from KRAIBURG TPE are used in many everyday applications such as toothbrushes, razors, automotive components, and others, they have also become indispensable in numerous areas of systemic importance. The current corona pandemic is an increasing challenge for both healthcare and social systems in particular. Currently, our TPEs are used in medical applications such as valves, connections and tubes for ventilators, face masks, respirators, as well as simple buttons and elastic straps.

SANITIZED AG aids measures to promote hygiene management during the coronavirus pandemic: Antiviral properties of Sanitized® products on synthetics validated

SANITIZED AG aids measures to promote hygiene management during the coronavirus pandemic: Antiviral properties of Sanitized® products on synthetics validated. 
(Photos: SANITIZED AG, PR028) Tests conducted by independent laboratories have now confirmed that a treatment with Sanitized® T 99-19 and Sanitized® T 11-15 reduces the viral load on PES textiles by up to 99%.