The ignition for Clariant’s sustainability passion

Demand for Exolit OP flame retardants continues to grow as manufacturers recognize the value they bring to a circular economy for plastics. (Photo: Clariant)An unfailing belief in the need to develop environmentally friendly fire protection for plastics started life as a small idea among a selected group of people within the mighty Hoechst AG. “I’d landed my dream job and our team began asking very forward looking questions for the 1990s, investigating how to develop safer and more environmentally friendly ways to lessen the fire risk posed by electrical and electronic goods and protect their plastic parts from igniting. With experience in phosphorus chemistry we believed we had the experience and knowledge to push these boundaries,” says Martin Sicken, Head of Innovation Flame Retardants.

Agilyx Joins AmSty, INEOS Styrolution and Trinseo as Technology Partner to Accelerate Realization of Circular Polystyrene

INEOS StyrolutionFour of the leading players in polystyrene production and recycling have initiated a Non-Disclosure Agreement to explore and optimize advanced recycling technologies for polystyrene, such as depolymerization. The agreement will accelerate steps by the industry to reduce plastic waste by creating a more circular economy for polystyrene.

Swiss approve Mirasol Pathogen Reduction Technology System to treat platelets

Swiss approve Mirasol Pathogen Reduction Technology System to treat platelets. 
(Photo: Terumo BCT, PR010) A system designed to add a layer of safety to the blood supply was recently approved in Switzerland to treat platelets in platelet additive solution (PAS) and platelets in plasma.

SABIC deepens collaboration with Brückner to encourage circular material use in film manufacturing

SABIC deepens collaboration with Brückner to encourage circular material use in film manufacturing.SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, is pleased to announce its recent collaboration with a leader in film manufacturing technologies, Brückner Maschinenbau. This industry-leading innovation combines SABIC’s certified circular BOPP and BOPE materials with Brückner’s world leading manufacturing technology for flexible packaging. The collaboration aims to encourage flexible packaging manufacturers to use SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ solutions for certified circular polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) to create more sustainable products.

BENEO verwerkt eerste oogst biologische cichorei in Oreye

BENEO verwerkt eerste oogst biologische cichorei in Oreye. (Foto: BENEO, PR004)BENEO heeft een lange traditie van samenwerking met lokale boeren voor de teelt van cichorei. De productiefaciliteit van het bedrijf in het Belgische Oreye zal nu als allereerste grootschalige eenheid prebiotische vezels uit biologische cichoreiwortel onttrekken.

Henkel sponsors 27th Vehicle Displays Detroit Virtual 2020 and introduces innovative automotive display solutions

Henkel sponsors 27th Vehicle Displays Detroit Virtual 2020 and introduces innovative automotive display solutions. 
(Photo: Henkel, PR086)Henkel, a market leader of high-impact solutions in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, is a proud sponsor of the 27th annual Vehicle Displays & Interfaces Symposium, which will be held virtually Oct. 14-15. Vehicle Displays Detroit is a staple gathering for vehicle display engineers, designers, OEMs, ODMs and suppliers.

INEOS Styrolution’s composite StyLight® selected by CASCO

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announced today the selection of its StyLight® composite by CASCO for the production of safety helmets for bicyclists and skiers.

SABIC launches innovative TF-BOPE film for frozen food packaging

SABIC launches innovative TF-BOPE film for frozen food packaging.SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has launched a sustainable packaging solution for frozen food which combines a new polyethylene (PE) grade with innovative film production technology. Compared to conventional blow PE film solutions, it offers significantly higher throughput and also has potential for down-gauging, making it attractive from both a commercial and sustainability standpoint.