28-08-2019
Thermoplastic elastomers of KRAIBURG TPE comply with new VDI guideline 2017
KRAIBURG TPE announces that its THERMOLAST® M compounds meet the requirements of the guideline 2017 for medical grade plastics (MGPs) passed by the Association of German Engineers (VDI) in July 2019. Intended as a guideline for manufacturers and users of plastics for medical products, the VDI guideline 2017 regulates the requirements qualified MGPs have to meet, from basic requirements to formulation consistency and change management through to withdrawal terms.
27-08-2019
Milliken increases investment in Asia with new Singapore manufacturing facility
Milliken & Company, recognized as a worldwide leader of plastic additives and colorants, announced today plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art chemical manufacturing plant and knowledge center in Asia.
27-08-2019
Avery Dennison ‘World of Science’ to showcase breakthrough technology at Labelexpo Europe 2019
Visitors to Labelexpo Europe 2019 will be the first to learn about the newest Avery Dennison breakthrough technology, to be launched at the show, which runs Sept. 24-27 at Brussels Expo in Belgium.
27-08-2019
Clariant to significantly expand production of maleic anhydride catalysts in China
Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced it will significantly expand the capacity of its catalysts production facility in Panjin, Liaoning province, Northeast China. A double-digit CHF million investment will further optimize the existing facility and enable the creation of a new state-of-the-art production line for Clariant’s SynDane maleic anhydride (MA) catalyst.
26-08-2019
INEOS Styrolution introduces new Luran® S 778T G2 UV ASA grade for innovative window facades
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today introduces a new ASA (“acrylonitrile styrene acrylate”) grade offering excellent weatherability and a high surface quality. In combination with properties like a high dimensional stability, the material excels in structural parts for outdoor applications such as window facades.
26-08-2019
Masterbatch de aditivos da Clariant torna embalagens plásticas de cor preta “visíveis” aos sistemas de separação
Os novos masterbatches de aditivos CESA®-IR da Clariant já estão disponíveis para tornar plásticos de coloração escura visíveis aos sensores de infravermelho próximo (NIR) usados nos sistemas de separação de polímeros. Embora muitas empresas usem embalagens pretas para comercializar seus produtos de luxo, os problemas que elas causam aos sistemas de reciclagem têm gerado recomendações para que o preto seja gradualmente retirado da paleta. Os novos masterbatches ajudam a resolver essa questão e permitem elevar as taxas de reciclagem.
22-08-2019
First Devan R-Vital® CBD-infused textiles hit the market
With the recent launch of Acabada ProActiveWear, the first CBD-infused textiles are officially hitting the market. The fabric treatment behind the CBD-infused textiles was developed by Devan Chemicals, a Belgian company specialized in functional finishes for the worldwide textile markets.
22-08-2019
TE Connectivity’s TKM & BKM - Hand Writable Self-Laminating Vinyl labels meet compliance for identification of wires, cables and pipes
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has released the TKM and BKM series of hand-writeable, self-laminating labels.
