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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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