Contents
MATERIALS
Dow Performance Silicones’ new masterbatch extends slip options for form-fill-seal packaging 1
Ampacet develops process aid masterbatch for outdoor blown film applications 2
Huber expands alumina-based range of thermally conductive additives for polyamides 2
Americhem launches three new additive masterbatches for synthetic fibre applications 3
Michelman unveils new family of Hydrosize carbon fibre sizing solutions 4
Lehigh Technologies’ micronized rubber powder process gains ICIS innovation award 4
OCSiAl highlights the efficacy of its graphene nanotubes as antistatic agents in PU 5

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Lanxess expands production capacity for micronized red iron oxide pigments 6
Perstorp to double production capacity for Pevalen non-phthalate plasticizer 6
AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals becomes Nouryon; launches DCHP-free peroxide 7
Orion reveals acquisition of French carbon black producer; posts strong sales gain in 3Q 2018 8

FINANCIALS
Clariant delivers increased sales and EBITDA in the third quarter of 2018 9
Holland Colours reports 8% sales growth in the first half of its fiscal year 10

LITERATURE
TechSci Research analyses the worldwide market for plastic additives 10

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES
VECAP ensures sustainable management of brominated flame retardants in Europe 11
EVENTS CALENDAR 12