Millad® NX™ 8000 clarifier adds energy-saving and clarity edge to next-generation TATREN® packaging grades

Millad® NX™ 8000 adds energy-saving and clarity edge to next-generation TATREN packaging grades.
(Photos Milliken, MKPR089, Copyright© 2012 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Ghent, Belgium - Slovnaft Petrochemicals has embraced the energy-saving and crystal-clear clarifying potential of Millad® NX™ 8000 clarifying agent to launch a new generation of transparent, high gloss, reactor made polypropylene random copolymers (PP) for low temperature processing of thin-wall rigid food packaging and storage.

Provichem® 2511 Eco Di-Methyl Succinate biedt unieke eigenschappen voor duurzamere toepassingen

Tijdens het tekenen van de Proviron-Reverdia-overeenkomst: Wim Michiels links en Will van den Tweel rechts. (foto: Reverdia: REVPR003)De samenwerking tussen Proviron en Reverdia heeft gezorgd voor de introductie van Provichem® 2511 Eco, een Di-Methyl-Succinate (DMS) dat kan worden gebruikt als oplosmiddel en grondstof voor gespecialiseerde fijnchemieproducten zoals pigmenten en UV-stabilisatoren. Biosuccinium™ wordt gemaakt van hernieuwbare bronnen en kan een veel betere CO2-voetafdruk bewerkstelligen dan vele fossielgebaseerde chemicaliën zoals adipinezuur of de petrochemische versie van barnsteenzuur. Daardoor helpt Provichem® 2511 Eco de klanten om de duurzaamheidgraad van hun producten te verbeteren.

Azelis gearing up for growth

AzelisThe Azelis Board of Directors' announce a series of key measures to advance Azelis' development over the coming years. They include the appointment of Dr. Hans-Joachim Müller as the new Chief Executive Officer of Azelis Holding SA as Joris Coppye steps down, and a capital increase to fund future growth supporting the new CEO’s mandate for expansion.

DSM's Arnitel® Eco wins honorable mention in Material of the Year Award

Arnitel® Eco, an innovative, partly bio-based thermoplastic copolyester elastomer (TPC) has won an honorable mention in the 2012 Material ConneXion Material of the Year Award. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR340)
Arnitel® Eco, an innovative, partly bio-based thermoplastic copolyester elastomer (TPC) has won an honorable mention in the 2012 Material ConneXion Material of the Year Award.

Clariant: Striking Solutions at Fakuma 2012

Clariant: Striking Solutions at Fakuma 2012 (Photographs: Clariant)Muttenz, 28 September 2012 – At Fakuma 2012, Clariant will be presenting color masterbatches recognized by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for safety. In addition, Clariant will be highlighting a number of high-impact special effects and an additive masterbatch developed specifically to eliminate the need for a separate coating process in certain medical applications.

Songwon announces expansion of DOTO manufacturing capacity

DOTO production facility at Songwon’s manufacturing site at Ulsan, Korea. (Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea - September 28, 2012 - Songwon Industrial Group is announcing the expansion of DOTO (Di-n-Octyltin Oxide) production capacity by 60% at its Ulsan (Korea) manufacturing facility with the project completion expected mid 2013. The new DOTO capacity will come at the expense of a reduction in DBTO (Di-n-Butyltin Oxide) capacity. Beyond the current project, Songwon is planning additional DOTO capacity to support future market needs.

佐敦携全球领先的矿业解决方案亮相2015中国国际矿业大会

Clariant中国上海,2015年10月14日——全球领先的涂料及油漆供应商佐敦公司即将亮相于10月20—23日在天津举行的2015(第十七届)中国国际矿业大会,展示为采矿行业打造的多款防腐涂料以及全球领先的矿业解决方案。佐敦展位号:N1展厅1320-1419。

SABIC Launches Thermoformable LEXAN™ Sheet for Outstanding Flame-Smoke-Toxicity Performance, Opacity in Aircraft Window Shades

SABIC’s LEXAN™ XHR 5000 Sheet>SEATTLE, Washington, September 27, 2012 - To help global aerospace customers comply with increasingly stringent standards for flame-smoke-toxicity (FST) performance of interior aircraft components, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today introduced new next-generation LEXAN™ XHR 5000 (extremely low heat release) sheet for aircraft window shades. On display here at the Aircraft Interiors Show in SABIC’s booth #828, LEXAN XHR 5000 sheet is designed for multi-layer window shade systems requiring advanced FST properties and opacity. Not only does this industry-leading solution meet demanding safety requirements, it also helps improve comfort in the cabin environment with a high-quality appearance and enhanced room-darkening properties. SABIC’s ongoing investment in advanced materials technologies for the aerospace sector demonstrates the company’s commitment to helping aircraft OEM customers meet toughening regulations, greatly expand thermoforming design options, improve aesthetics and heighten the consumer flying experience.