Contents
MATERIALS
Venator launches low-moisture TiO2 pigment for demanding processing conditions at K 2019 1
Ampacet presents halogen-free flame retardant masterbatch 2
BYK extends high-performance additives range with lightweight filler and synergist 3
Clariant introduces oxygen scavenger additive masterbatch for PET packaging… 3
…and debuts bio-based additives and circular economy initiatives at K 2019 4
Cabot unveils sustainable black masterbatches and advanced carbons at K 2019 6
FRX Polymers’ Nofia flame retardants gain applications in PC/polyester blends 6

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Chroma Color completes upgrade of Leominster plant 7
Penn Color opens expanded Dutch facilities for PVC and engineering plastics masterbatches 8
Arkema plans to divest its functional polyolefins business to SK Global Chemical 8
Merck expands and modernizes production for effect pigments 9
Emery Oleochemicals extends technical development centre for polymer additives 9

FINANCIALS
Holland Colours posts top- and bottom-line growth in 1H fiscal 2019/2020 9
Clariant’s third quarter 2019 results demonstrate ‘resilience’ 10

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES
European Commission to classify powdered TiO2 as a suspected carcinogen 11
EVENTS CALENDAR 12