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Borealis Borcycle™ C chemical recycling of crosslinked PE for Wire & Cable and Infrastructure
Novel way for chemically recycling post-consumer HDPE waste
DSM launches color and mechanical properties prediction tool powered by AI
Evonik joins consortium to develop new processes for using sustainable materials
Hyundai Palisade with flax composite interior
Pantone's color of the year 2023 is Viva Magenta 18-1750
Samyang announces polycarbonate with more than 90% recycled content
Solvay launches bio-circular silica in Europe, with expansion plans in North America
Compounding company launches sustainability brand
Teknor Apex implements UBQ™ in Monprene® TPE with 35% sustainable content
Ampacet introduces Waterscapes colors and PFAS-free polymer processing aid
Avient features colorants and additives, launches reSound™ REC thermoplastic elastomers with recycled content and launches density modified polymers with recycled and bio-based content
CAI Performance Additives introduces anti-hydrolysis polymer additives
INEOS Styrolution's Styroflex® binder for bio-based products
OCSiAl is reinforcing thermoplastics and rubber with graphene nanotubes
Polyplastics introduces DURANEX® 201EB PBT resin for millimeter wave radar for automotive applications
Sumika partners with Hexagon to digitize sustainable compounds for engineers
Techmer PM develops HiTerra rPET Revive and launches fluorine free polymer processing aid
Toray develops rapid integrated molding technology and high-speed thermal welding for CFRP

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Arkema divests phoshorus derivatives business febex to prayon
Halogen-free flame retardant for PC film
As EU limits PFAS in food, advocacy group ChemSec calls for universal PFAS ban
Lanxess reports eco-friendly solutions, new non-halogen flame retardants and new PBT product range
Plastics Europe comments on the European Commission’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal
Sabic introduces LNP™ Konduit™ compound suitable for complex DDR memory IC test sockets and ramps up PCR-offerings
Ampacet introduces PFAS-free processing aid, RediBatch™, ELTech™ and MATIP 347, and is nominated for green award
Ti-Pure ™ TS-1510 grade for plastics applications introduced by Chemours
Processing plastic-glass blend in injection molding equipment
Fujitsu, Teijin, V Frames and Advanced Bikes start trials to enhance environmental value of recycled carbon fiber in manufacturing bicycle frames
Avient launches new density modified polymers with recycled and bio-based content, supplies composites to innovative tripod and predicts color trends.
Carbios and Novozymes form long-term exclusive strategic partnership for enzymatic recycling of PET
LG Chem makes recycled plastic with marine waste and supplies engineering plastics for Mitsubishi front fenders

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ACC lists American organizations opposing EPA's CERCLA proposal
Arkema's specialty materials protect NASA's logo as it blasts off to Space
EconCore honeycomb panels based on PP, recycled PET and high-performance thermoplastics
Evonik's new additives TEGO® Powder Aid D01 and TEGO® Therm
Graphene Goes to space and to the Moon
LyondellBasell and Audi create automotive plastic parts from mixed automotive plastic waste
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. to scale up Microwave Chemical's innovative carbon fiber production technology Carbon-MX™.
Novel way of adding sensors to 3D-printed parts
America's plastic makers optimistic that ambitious UN global plastics agreement can achieve goals
Avient introduces new long fiber reinforced PKE
Brüggemann high-performance additives presented at K 2022
Evonik and Allay Therapeutics developing polymer implants with additive for treating pain after knee surgery
Hyosung Advanced Materials develops ultra-high-tensile carbon fiber
The Plastics Industry Association reacts to US legislation and a report by Greenpeace
UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Filler (RFF) for the automotive industry
Using CO2 emissions from industry to make climate-friendly plastics

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Avient's NIR sortable dark colorants recognized by APR
The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada announces “Save Plastic” campaign
FiberCore Europe to replace or reinforce concrete decks with composites in Norway
Polyvisions and Reliance go for Nofia non-halogenated flame retardants
Huisman to provide composite casings for Coda Terminal pilot well
Huntsman develops bio-based polyurethane for lower carbon automotive acoustic applications
Lyten focuses on graphene additives
Mitsubishi launches Composite Engineering Challenge
Songwon launches new anti-oxidant and absorber at K 2022
Tri-Mack demonstrates fast production of thin, lightweight thermoplastic composites

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New materials create safer, quieter EVs
Aurora Plastics Announces Merger with Enviroplas
Borealis Fibremod™ used to produce all-thermoplastic tailgate for VW Multivan
Catalytic and bacterial deconstruction of waste plastics for recycling
Milliken and purecycle advance circularity using recycled PP resin
The Minderoo Foundation expects large claims against the plastics additives industry, the ACC reacts
PureCycle partners with Milliken, Nestlé to Accelerate Revolutionary Plastics
On with LanzaTech, Borealis and Technip Energies presents shoe made from carbon emissions
Tosaf develops new white masterbatch without TiO2
WACKER Presents Silicone- and Polymer-Based Solutions for Sustainable Applications at K 2022

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Ceresana issues third Market Report on Masterbatches
Green Dot Bioplastics launches expanded line of compostable resins and teams up with Mayco to reclaim fibers
Michelin introduces WhiteCycle, a European consortium to recycle plastic waste, featuring Carbios's biological recycling
Perstorp introduces 2-Ethylhexanol partly based on renewables
Rice University develops method of turning plastic from “end-of-life” vehicles into graphene
Tolsa highlights latest ADINS additive products at K 2022
Choetsu rigid waterproof coating aims to turn paper into competitor for plastic
BASF to debut VALERAS™ for its plastic additives portfolio at K 2022
Researchers develop plastic film that can kill viruses using room lights
Dätwyler sees electroactive polymers as the way of the future
New line of non-halogen flame retardants from FRX
Businesses and NGO's endorse a global plastics treaty
IDTechEx predicts graphene market to surge to over $1bn by 2032
New rubber polymer capable of sensing and ‘thinking’ engineered by Penn State
SABIC launches new LNP™ Thermocomp™ compounds for automotive GNSS antennas
Venator reportedly becomes first titanium dioxide producer with ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® certified grade for textile industry

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BSEF reacts to new EU-limits on persistent organic pollutants in waste.
DOMO and Hynamics to produce polyamides from low-carbon hydrogen
Lanxess introduces Tepex thermoplastic composites from recycled/bio-based materials, halogen-free flame-retardant PBT compound, radar sensor materials, Modulast PUR modifier, large-scale EV-applications and sustainable colorants
Ampacet extends Rec-NIR-Black range and introduces AgriStab™ UV stabilizer and ThermProtect™ stabilizer
BASF introduces PuriCycle catalysts and adsorbents, has IrgaCycle and Tinuvin stabilizers applied, optimizes Ultramid to enable primerless painting, and extends anode binders series
BSEF and NAFRA react to proposed Canadian restrictions on DBDPE
Ceresana publishes market research composites (CFRP & GFRP)
Ceresana publishes new report on global market for mineral fillers
Ceresana Presents a New Study on the World Market for Flame Retardants
DuroBast Project to increase the potential of flax and hemp fibers in composites
Hypetex raises £1.25 million equity investment for colored carbon Fiber
Origin Materials forms partnerships to bring 100% bio-content carbon black to plastics and rubber compounding
THOR GmbH teams up with BASF to develop flame retardants

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3A Composites Core Materials launches Solvay's TegraCore foam
American Chemistry Council comments on US legislation on PFAS and other chemicals, and provides evidence most commercial fluoropolymers are safe for humans and the environment
BASF doubles production capacity for antioxidant Irganox® 1010 in Singapore
Ceresana market reports find 16 million tonnes of titaniumdioxide processed in 2020, and predict rise in demand for carbon black to 17 and pigments to 13.4 million tonnes by 2030
Addition of iodine greatly improves polyaniline production process
New DALTOFOAM® from Huntsman in BRUGG Pipes’ FLEXSTAR Heat Pump Pipes
INEOS Styrolution introduces first sustainable styrenics products with superior weathering resistance based on bio-attribution, and new Styrolution® PS ECO grade
Nouryon launches Expancel® HP92 microspheres for automotive underbody coatings and sealants

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Arkema Introduces TIPPOXTM 2028 thermal PMMA stabilizer, Clearstrength® XT 151 additive and Sartomer® advanced tough liquid resins, and receives certification for its bio-based materials made from castor crops.
BASF introduces new color-stable polyamide for electromobility, and new flame-retardant polyphthalamides
Force majeure declared due to polypropylene additives shortage
Romira introduces new ROMITRON® PPS compounds with improved thermal stability
Solvay expands SolvaLite® portfolio with prepregs for automotive body panels and invests in Xencor™ LFT production facilities
Polymertal and UBQ Materials partner to create lightweight materials with metallic functionalities
Cannon Ergos collaborates with Boeing to mold thermoplastic composite aircraft sidewall panels using recycled carbon fiber
Dymag partners with Hankuk Carbon to mass manufacture carbon composite wheels
Electronic skin anticipates and perceives touch from different directions for the first time
Shepherd Color's new blue pigment claims maximum chromaticity
Natural fibers replace carbon fibers in Mercedes-AMG GT4 race car composite bumpers
FRX Polymers and Clariant have earned SAFER designations from ChemFORWARD

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Electroactive polymer research in article in Science
Avient introduces fiber additives for heat preservation, and high-temperature, vibrant colorants for healthcare
Chroma color introduces NIR sortable black colorants
EconCore & Flaxco introduce lightweight thermoplastic honeycomb panel with flax fiber composites to replace glass and carbon fiber
SHD introduces bio-epoxy containing prepregs that can be stored at room temperature
Colour Tone Masterbatch wins Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2022
LG Chem develops plastic materials that prevent battery's thermal runaway
SABIC launches new LNP™ compound, offering easy plating with LDS, for 5G dipole antennas
SGL Carbon presents carbon fiber materials and fiber composite solutions for automotive series production and industrial applications at JEC World 2022
Teknor Apex in partnership with UBQ develops first TPE with UBQ additive

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Clariant appoints managing director in India, builds flame retardants factory in China, divests pigments and acquires attapulgite business
Heubach and SK Capital acquire Clariant Pigments and appoint Stefan Doboczky as CEO
Lifocolor expands recycling product range and offers NIR-detectable masterbatches on recyclate basis
LyondellBasell’s Polybatch 73641 NIR Black obtains COTREP certification
Polygiene’s Addmaster acquires SteriTouch
U.S. Plastics Pact’s “Problematic and Unnecessary Materials List” includes polymer additives
Sun Chemical increases prices, adds new color to its PigmentViewer and acquires SAPICI
Heartland and Ravago develop resins with hemp additives to reduce plastics carbon footprint
Perstorp has set Science Based Targets in line with Paris Agreement and appoints new CFO
UBQ Materials partners with Resirene to create the first worldwide polystyrene with UBQ™
Ceresana publishes fifth global market research for stabilizers
ELIX Polymers color laboratory receives Renault design department certification
Ensinger acquires StyLight® from INEOS Styrolution
Huntsman develops partly bio-based PU for KEEN's plant-based soles
Nabaltec places loan against borrower's note of EUR 90.0 million
New CEO at compounder Kraiburg TPE
OCSiAl's nanotubes find uses in polymer fibers for heating, in fluoropolymer for improving resistance and in automotive thermoplastics to cut cost
Patent Watch January 2022
Sanitized launches new water-based antimicrobial
Solvay launches energy transition for soda ash site, recycled-based high-performance polyamide, and bio-carbon fibe
Americhem Releases 2023 Color Trends
ColorFabb and Vibers introduce PLA 3D printing filament with 10% elephant grass
DCL ready for automotive color of the year
FDA petitioned to restrict Bisphenol A in food packaging
First 3D-printed, flexible OLED display uses interesting materials mix
Perstorp Holding AB Year-end/Q4 report 2021 released
Washington State House of Representatives approves bill on PFAS

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Wide spectrum odor-absorbing masterbatches introduced
Ascend to expand compound production to Latin America
Milestone in Norway: Fish boxes, made of chemically recycled EPS
New blending facility for BRB’s silicones business in Malaysia
GEON® Performance Solutions Acquires Roscom, Inc.
Solvay to supply Avio with advanced materials for space exploration
Cargill to acquire Croda’s bio-based industrial business
Clariant begins construction of flame retardants production facility in China
Innovative composite space frame liftgate developed by Magna Exteriors and Cannon
Dow launches silicone-based synthetic leather
Polymers and additives companies on Newsweek’s “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022”-list
Perstorp acquires DMPA business from GEO
Polyplastics Co. acquires Daicel-Evonik Ltd.
Safic-Alcan and Imerys develop their distribution partnership
Valtris Specialty Chemicals announces planned expansion in the production capacity of Benzoylchloride in Europe
Vertellus acquires Jarchem Innovative Ingredients
AGC to expand facility in Thorndale
CAI Performance Additives announces two pelletized light stabilizing agents
Carbios to industrially scale up its enzymatic PET depolymerization-based recycling
Delta Tecnic presents masterbatches for telecom cables
Eastman to invest up to $1 billion in molecular plastics recycling facility
Evonik launches ELATUR® DINCD - a new plasticizer for durable products
Patent Watch December 2021

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New resins featuring robust flame retardancy and impact resistance for EV battery modules 1
New dye from LANXESS increases safety under the hood 2
Ampacet introduces Fresh+ antifog masterbatch for fresh produce packaging 2
Graphene nanotubes offer efficient replacement for carbon additives in conductive electrical heating paints 3
Chroma Color Corporation acquires J. Meyer & Sons 3
Eastman completes sale of tire additives product lines 4
PU foam fire retardancy with expandable graphite 4
Bitumen masterbatch formulation added to PureGRAPH product range 4
Cabot’s latest in its LP series of low PAH carbon blacks 5
Valtris’s plasticiser receives registration approval in Japan 5
Avient develops New MagIQ nonwoven electret grades for HEPA Filters 6
Teknos joins research project to develop bio-based binders and coatings 6
New RENATUS PET grades for auto exterior components 7
Cerium carbonate catalyst protects against oxidation 7
Evonik enhances additive development capabilities with Essen innovation centre 8
Sustainability par excellence 8
SABIC pioneers with new LNP ELCRIN IQ compounds using pre-consumer recycled glass fibre to accelerate carbon neutrality 8
PP compatibiliser with no residual VOC or MA 9
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Welcoming composite inks into the fold 1
World’s first bio-based, renewable, high-performance amorphous polymer 2
Highly effective additive combination for biodegradable plastics 2
Polymeric emulsifiers support water-resistant, leach-resistant acrylic paint 3
Milliken expands solutions for polypropylene recyclers 3
UniteChem expands its portfolio of high-performance light stabilisers 4
New matting agents complement ACEMATT family 4
Antibacterial polymeric additive 5
Metallisation grades for luxury packaging 5
SI Group launches bio-renewable based tackifier 6
Rigid, high-impact, long-fibre reinforced thermoplastic resin 6
Renewable functional fillers to reduce CO2 footprint 6
Hospital-grade microfiber eliminates risk of recontamination 7
Organic dispersions for heat sealing applications 7
Flame retardant masterbatches 8
Orion introduces conductive carbon black for wire and cable 8
New nylon nucleator introduced to North American compounders 8
NeoGraf solutions launches advanced graphene product line 8
Delta Tecnic promotes production of micromasterbatches 9
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Teysha Technologies partnership to begin testing alternatives to petroleum-based microplastics 1
Antimicrobial masterbatches for protection against the spread of microorganisms 2
LANXESS announces full biocomposite using flax 2
First Graphene announces dedicated masterbatch product for blending with plastic and rubber materials 3
Delta Tecnic’s micromasterbatches improve the dilution process in the PVC and cable industries 3
Colloids Ltd launches advanced graphene 2D polymer composites 4
Boron nitride cooling fillers for thermal management in advanced polymers 4
Nylon fabric with zinc ions successfully inactivates 99% of viruses 5
Strong growth in the thin-wall injection molded packaging industry 5
New additives enable compressed mattresses to unfold and recover faster 6
Cargill has entered into an agreement to acquire Arkema’s epoxides business 6
Nordic Grafting Company adds to its Acti-Tech compatibiliser portfolio 7
Kraton and Plastship to unlock PCR value enhancement 7
Avient strengthening sustainable solutions portfolio with bio-filled polymer 8
Perstorp launches a bio-attributed plasticiser for PVC roofing projects 8
Self-sealing/self-healing external fuel tanker membrane system 9
Teknor Apex Company completes state-of-the-art 50,000m2 facility 9
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BASF launches IrgaCycle additive solutions for mechanical recycling of plastics 1
BYK introduces RECYCLOBYK stabiliser packages for recycling 2
Europe debates mandatory 30% recycled content target for plastics packaging 2
SABIC offers recycled automotive grades under TRUCIRCLE portfolio 4
Sustainable black masterbatch from ROWA 4
Birla Carbon targets net zero carbon emissions by 2050 5
Orion Engineered Carbons constructs second China plant 5
TRAMACO launches cell stabiliser for polyolefins 6
Sun Chemical expands ECO PASSPORT certified colourant portfolio 6
SABIC highlights colour trends in latest LPN VisualFX portfolio 7
Recycling technologies remove hazardous substances from waste plastic 8
Additive blends cover supply shortage 8
Ferro shareholders approve acquisition 9
LANXESS increases prices for inorganic pigments 9
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BASF stabiliser enables high-clarity PP for vaccination syringes 1
ECONAMID polyamides feature Cabot sustainable black masterbatch 1
Orion partners with RISE to produce renewable carbon black 2
LANXESS completes acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical 2
DCL acquires Sun Chemical’s South Carolina pigments plant 3
Daikin invests in graphene nanotube producer OCSiAl 3
NanoXplore subsidiary enters into consent order with US EP 4
AGM launches eco-friendly graphene dispersions 4
Haydale announces filing of joint patent with Airbus 4
Techmer PM showcases additive and colour technologies 5
Chroma Color acquires Adam Gates & Company 6
Teknor Apex acquires Dorum Color dry colour business 6
Birla Carbon expands cleaner products production in India 6
Orion and Cabot announce carbon black price increases 6
Lifocolor colour masterbatches for home-compostable biopolymers 7
Evonik emissions test facility aids sustainable SPF development 7
LEHVOSS presents high-performance thermoplastic compounds 8
SABIC glass fibre PBT compounds for ADAS radar covers 9
Benvic Group acquires US compounder Chemres 9
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NEWS
Clariant opens JV stabiliser additives production facility in Cangzhou 1
German project develops liquid lubricant-filled microcapsules for plastics 2
UniteChem strengthens European presence with German sales office 3
Huber to acquire remaining stake in MAGNIFIN joint venture 3
Cimbar acquires Tor Minerals’ US barite and alumina trihydrate business 4
Ampacet extends ScratchShield additives line 4
SABIC debuts bio-based LNP THERMOCOMP compound 5
Socar Polymer ICP grades incorporate Milliken’s Hyperform HPN additive 5
Americhem Engineered Compounds completes plant expansion 6
Nexeo Plastics, Parx Materials and Ruspa develop antiviral vehicle components 6
Perstorp launches DPHP plasticiser based on renewable material 7
Romira offers polyamide compounds containing re-processed carbon fibre 7
Omya introduces OmyaPET opacifier for PET packaging 8
Covestro develops glass fibre filled rPET for 3D printing 8
Dow’s VORASURF surfactant innovations enable lighter, safer foams 8
Chroma Color offers concentrates for 3D printing 9
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NEWS
EuPC: Polymer raw materials shortage threatens production of essential goods in Europe 1
Clariant highlights sustainable additive solutions, new Shanghai R&D centre at Chinaplas 2
Lanxess presents flame retardants and colourants at Chinaplas 3
Additions to Colortherm Yellow heat-resistant yellow pigments range 3
SI Group to produce WESTON™ 705 antioxidant in China 4
Colloids expands capacity in China 5
Birla Carbon presents Raven SF8 Ultra and Raven 5100 Ultra 5
BASF introduces high-flow Ultramid® Advanced grade for thin-walled connectors 6
REPI acquires liquid colour specialist Novosystems 6
BASF introduces PVC plasticisers based on circular feedstocks 7
Baerlocher expands production of PVC stabilisers in India 8
Brüggemann develops metal and halogen-free heat stabiliser for PA 8
BYK Additives invests in high throughput screening system 9
Ampacet announces Russia plant expansion, new additive line 9
Evonik initiates circular plastics programme 10
Chroma Color introduces ChromaPCRPET colour concentrates 10
Tosaf's ZD masterbatches for pearlised BOPP films ensure quality 11
Celanese expands engineered materials compounding capacity in Asia 11
Polykemi invests in US plant 11
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NEWS
Milliken & Company acquires peroxide masterbatch producer Zebra-chem 1
Harke Group distributes GreenMantra sustainable polymer additives in Europe 2
Ampacet black masterbatch for PP rigid packaging receives COTREP certification 2
Holland Colours’ Thermostretch additive supports high-speed PET bottle production, maintains light barrier
properties 3
Akdeniz Chemson increases zinc borate capacity 4
HPF starts up South Korean plant for high-performance fillers 4
Diab selects SABIC’S LNP™ COLORCOMP™ compound to enhance wind turbine foams 4
OCSiAl reports compliance with IATF 16949 automotive standard 5
BASF’s carbon fibre PPA compounds offer an alternative to aluminium, magnesium 5
SI Group presents additive innovations at Chinaplas 2021 6
Lifocolor introduces gold effect masterbatches for cosmetics packaging 7
Venator reports further demand recovery as cost savings remain on track 7
Chroma Color gains patent for pellet colour concentrate carrier system 8
Ampacet introduces Dallol Collection vibrant colour masterbatches 8
Lanxess acquires Emerald Kalama Chemical 9
JNS-SmithChem acquires CheMarCo 9
Birla Carbon increases prices for speciality carbon blacks 9
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NEWS
Palsgaard’s pellet line expansion supports demand for food-grade plant-based polymer additives 1
Toray leverages Nanoalloy® technology to create flexible, toughened polymer offering diverse applications 2
Dow’s PARALOID™ impact modifiers enhance performance of Callaway golf balls 2
BYK additive certified for wind power plants 3
SABIC’S LNP™ COLORCOMP™ compound uses nanotechnology to enable differentiated foams 3
Sanitized® BroadTect product protects polymers against a wide range of microorganisms 4
Huntsman expands speciality chemicals portfolio with acquisition of Gabriel Performance Products 4
Milliken PP additive for thermoforming uses cleaner chemistry to deliver brighter look 5
Evonik converts PU additives stabiliser portfolio to low VOC formulations 5
Teijin to build new composite compression moulding line in Czech Republic 6
Johns Manville Engineered Products launches recycling unit for glass fibre waste in Slovakia 6
Ineos Styrolution and Polystyvert establish development agreement aimed at advancing a circular economy for polystyrene 7
Superior Graphite partners with Palmer Holland in North America 7
Momentive Performance Materials names Ravago Chemicals distributor for polymer additives in US and Canada 7
Songwon appoints Makwell Plastisizers distributor for PVC additives in India 8
Polygiene acquires Addmaster 8
Ascend purchases Eurostar Engineering Plastics 9
Huber announces price increase for Kemgard® smoke suppressants 9
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NEWS
Essentium unveils first coloured antistatic material for additive manufacturing in aerospace, defence 1
Epolin unveils visible opaque IR transmitting dyes for thermo-plastics, appoints new VP/GM 2
Tosaf flame retardant masterbatch maintains optical and mechanical properties of polycarbonate sheet 2
BRB Silicones appoints Maroon for US distribution, Andicor for distribution in Canada 2
Fraunhofer ICT develops plasma process to cut migration of DEHP plasticizers from blood bags 3
Ascend links with The S Group to commercialize Acteev Protect yarns and fabrics 4
Evonik signs Acnis to distribute Vestakeep PEEK biomaterials in France, Spain and Portugal 4
Grafe product protection also suitable for fibre applications 5
OCSiAl appoints graphene nanotube distributors for Canadian and Mexican markets 6
Americhem acquires Controlled Polymers, to expand reach in global healthcare market 6
Mauá is first Latin American site to produce Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizer 7
BASF, BillerudKorsnäs develop home-compostable paper laminate for flexible packaging 7
Enviro and Michelin agree key principles in strategic partnership for tyre pyrolysis technology 8
Huber Engineered Materials to build solar array at Illinois fire retardants manufacturing plant 9
Songwon boosts commitment to Chinese coatings industry 9
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NEWS
Enviro’s recovered carbon black introduced in rubber compound by Trelleborg Mixing Forsheda 1
Colors & Effects introduces new Spectrasense pigments brand, certified colorants portfolio 2
NanoXplore wins graphene order from Martinrea for fuel and brake lines in passenger vehicles 2
Sanitized, IMCD Brasil link up for polymer specialty chemicals; new US headquarters for IMCD 3
Sinochem plans new ABS plant in China for Elix Polymers range 3
Songwon expands Songflame flame-retardant synergists range, partners for Mexico distribution 4
BASF completes additives plant expansion in Italy to boost NOR technology platform capacity 4
BYK-Gardner unveils spectro2go device for mobile colour and gloss measurement 5
Nabaltec opens US production facility as Naprotec in Tennessee 6
Tosaf launches line of BOPE additives for easier recycling 6
Milliken Millad NX certified for packaging recycling in Europe, joins PP recycling coalition in US 6
Cabot launches next-gen black styrene acrylonitrile masterbatch 7
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Arkema invests in Adaptive3D and Continuous Composites to rapidly advance 3D manufacturing 1
Ascend completes purchase of Poliblend and Esseti Plast 2
Colors & Effects reports FDA compliance for recyclable Sicopal Black 2
Kraton seeking approvals for BIAXAM as self-sterilizing sulfonated polymer 3
NanoXplore acquires Continental Structural Plastics to set up in US 4
Nouryon launches new Expancel line for speciality thin coatings 4
Lanxess launches bio-based prepolymer line Adiprene Green 5
Sanitized signs strategic sales partnerships with Ferro-Plast in Italy, ChemLogis in Mexico 5
Dow’s latest silicone surfactants for bedding and furniture foam 6
Teijin and Safran sign master contract for purchase of high-performance composites 6
Evonik launches next-gen PEEK biomaterial for medical implants 7
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MATERIALS
Ampacet targets high-definition laser marking & elegant styling with new masterbatch lines 1
Test data demonstrate superior performance of Brüggemann’s latest polyamide stabilizers 2
Ascend launches zinc-based antimicrobial technology for polyamides 3
BRB Silicone introduces siloxane-based polymer modifier and dispersing agent 3
Purge and shut-down additives from Ampacet help minimize waste 4
Sukano adds impact modifier masterbatch to portfolio for recycled PET 4
Kraton modifier improves elasticity of high melt flow PP for face masks 5

COMPANY STRATEGIES
BASF sets up new distribution centre for pigments business 5
NanoXplore commissions graphene facility in Canada 6
Nouryon opens new US Expancel plant; plans further peroxide-related capacity in China 6

FINANCIALS
BASF reports financial impact of coronavirus pandemic 7
Clariant sees sales fall but profitability improves in difficult 1H 2020 8
Lanxess feels effect of global economic slump but ‘remains robust’ 8

EQUIPMENT
New instrument from BYK-Gardner analyses colour, gloss and 3D topography 9
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