11-01-2021
Milliken PP additive for thermoforming uses cleaner chemistry to deliver brighter look
Designed for use by thermoformers, Milliken & Company’s Chemical Division’s latest high-performance additive for polypropylene (PP) homopolymers delivers an excellent balance of physical properties and superb aesthetics—all enabled through cleaner chemistry.
11-01-2021
INEOS Styrolution selected by SAIC motor for the new MG Linghang model
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has announced that its Luran S 778T SPF30 grade has been selected by SAIC, for the new MG Linghang model, launched in October 2020. Headquartered in Shanghai, SAIC Motor is a one of the “Big Four” state-owned Chinese automotive design and manufacturing companies.
07-01-2021
Devan’s R-Vital® multivitamin textile treatment meets Standard 100 by Oeko-tex®
Devan’s latest technology, R-Vital Multivitamin, meets the requirements of the Standard 100 by Oeko-tex® (Class II). The technology is part of Devan’s R-Vital® range of microencapsulated active ingredients and consists of vitamin C, vitamin E and ginger.
07-01-2021
R&D project reports 67% energy savings with styrenics polymer tailored for 3D printing
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announced today first results of the PolySLS project, which is focused on developing a new energy saving styrenics based material for additive manufacturing, otherwise known as “3D printing”.
07-01-2021
DSM et Clariter s’associent pour concevoir une solution de recyclage chimique des produits finaux à base de Dyneema®
Royal DSM, une société scientifique internationale spécialisée dans la nutrition, la santé et la durabilité, et Clariter, entreprise internationale de cleantech, ont annoncé ce jour un partenariat stratégique. L’objectif est de concevoir une solution de recyclage chimique nouvelle génération pour les produits dérivés de la Dyneema® de DSM, une fibre polyéthylène à très haut module (UHMWPE). Cette collaboration se révèle prometteuse : toute une gamme d’échantillons (y compris des cordages, des filets et des matériaux de protection balistique à base de Dyneema®) a d’ores et déjà été revalorisée au sein de l’usine pilote de Clariter en Pologne. Ce succès démontre le potentiel de recyclabilité de la Dyneema® et souligne l’engagement actif de DSM Protective Materials à offrir un monde plus durable.
05-01-2021
Ascend purchases Eurostar Engineering Plastics
Ascend Performance Materials has purchased Eurostar Engineering Plastics, a France-based compounder with a broad portfolio of flame-retardant engineered plastics and expertise in halogen-free formulations.
05-01-2021
JPF Netherlands B.V. (“JPFN”), the holding company of Jindal Films Europe, has signed an agreement with DOMO Chemicals to acquire 100% of the shares in DOMO Films Solutions Spa (DFS)
Jindal Films, an international provider of innovative and sustainable films for flexible packaging industry, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares in Italy-based nylon film specialist DOMO Films Solutions Spa from private owned group DOMO Chemicals.
05-01-2021
Formulating new beauty
And the formulations that capture them
Charlotte Stricane fills an intriguing double role at Clariant: As Senior Applications Development Manager in the Active Ingredients unit for Personal Care, she defines new trend-based beauty concepts as well as the formulations and ingredients that best capture their spirit. In our interview, she tells us about her work, her favorite new ingredients – and why she sometimes hesitates to talk about them at parties.
