Contents
MATERIALS
NIR-reflecting black pigment from Lanxess lengthens the service life of plastics 1
BASF extends Tinuvin NOR range with new stabilizer for agricultural plastics 2
Raumedic’s biocompatible additive improves the sliding properties of medical plastics 3
Gabriel-Chemie and Clariant launch NIR-detectable blacks to boost plastics recycling 3
FDA broadens food contact approval for SI Group’s Ultranox 626 antioxidant 4

COMPANY STRATEGIES
BASF invests in capacity expansions for additives intermediates; realigns organization 4
Lifocolor constructing new masterbatch production plant in Lichtenfels 5
Clariant suspends JV plan with SABIC and decides to divest entire Masterbatches business 6
Nouryon boosts peroxides capacity at Ningbo; expands access for European thermoset customers 6
Oxea builds additional plant for carboxylic acid production in Oberhausen 7

FINANCIALS
Lanxess reports ‘stable’ second quarter despite weak demand from automotive industry 7
Holland Colours achieves 9% revenue growth in 2018/2019 financial year 9

LITERATURE
Ceresana analyses the European market for fillers in new report 10
Zion Market Research publishes study of global plastic additives market 11
EVENTS CALENDAR 12