Milliken PP additive for thermoforming uses cleaner chemistry to deliver brighter look

Milliken PP additive for thermoforming uses cleaner chemistry to deliver brighter look.
(Photos © 2021 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR235)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.

INEOS Styrolution selected by SAIC motor for the new MG Linghang model 

The newly launched MG Linghang.
(image courtesy of SAIC Motor, 2020)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.

Devan’s R-Vital® multivitamin textile treatment meets Standard 100 by Oeko-tex®

Devan ChemicalsDevan’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.

R&D project reports 67% energy savings with styrenics polymer tailored for 3D printing

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS 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”.

DSM e Clariter sono partner nella ricerca di una soluzione di riciclaggio chimico per i prodotti finali a base di Dyneema®

DSM e Clariter sono partner nella ricerca di una soluzione di riciclaggio chimico per i prodotti finali a base di Dyneema®. 
(Foto: DSM Protective Materials: DSMPMPR005)Royal DSM, multinazionale ad alto contenuto tecnologico specializzata in Alimentazione, Salute e Vita Sostenibile, e Clariter, società internazionale di tecnologie pulite, annunciano oggi la loro partnership strategica finalizzata alla ricerca di una soluzione di riciclaggio chimico per i prodotti basati sul Dyneema® di DSM, una fibra di polietilene ad altissimo peso molecolare (UHMWPE). Come primo passo di questa partnership, una gamma di prodotti campione – tra cui corde, reti e materiali balistici realizzati con Dyneema® – sono stati convertiti con successo presso l'impianto pilota in Polonia, dimostrando il potenziale di riciclabilità di Dyneema® e sottolineando l'impegno attivo di DSM Protective Materials nel plasmare un mondo più sostenibile.

Ascend purchases Eurostar Engineering Plastics

Ascend purchases Eurostar Engineering Plastics. 
(Photo: Ascend Performance Materials, APMPR050)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.

JPF Netherlands BV ("JPFN"), la holding di Jindal Films Europe, ha firmato un accordo con DOMO Chemicals per acquisire il 100% delle azioni di DOMO Films Solutions Spa (DFS)

DOMOJindal Films, fornitore internazionale di film innovativi e sostenibili per l'industria dell'imballaggio flessibile, ha firmato un accordo per l'acquisizione al 100% delle azioni dello specialista italiano di film di nylon DOMO Films Solutions Spa dal gruppo privato DOMO Chemicals.

Formulating new beauty
And the formulations that capture them

Clariant Blog Interview Charlotte Stricane. (Photos: Clariant)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.