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What Do Caps & Closure of 2030 Look Like?
Nova Chemicals pro gives us his take on why HDPE in caps and closures will proliferate and will include incorporation of PCR and PIR.
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BASF Launches New ‘Valeras’ Brand Sustainable Plastic Additives Platform
The Valeras portfolio included BASF’s plastic additives that enable customers to achieve their sustainability goals.
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Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation Acquire BASF’s Global Pigments Business
Acquisition broadens Sun Chemical’s portfolio as a global manufacturer of pigments for plastics and several other markets.
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Specialty PC-Based Copolymer Boasts Superior Flame Retardance for Ultra-Thin Parts
Smartphone manufacturer Realme meets safety standard for consumer electronic devices with SABIC’s LNP Elcres EXL
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PSU Outperforms PC in Sanitary Biotech Sight Gauge
Manufacturer of single-use systems for biotech applications opts for PSU over PC for improved heat and chemical resistance.
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Techmer PM and Cupron in Strategic Partnership to Expand Access to Cupron’s Copper-Based Antimicrobial Technology
Techmer will act as Cupron’s primary technology partner, manufacturer, and sales & marketing representative.
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BASF Colors & Effects’ Black Pigment Gets Expanded Food Contact Compliance
BASF’s inorganic pigment Sicopal Black K 0098 can be used in recyclable black plastics for microwaveable and oven-ready food packaging articles.
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TPE Adheres Well to Different Surfaces for ‘Clean Eating’
Kraiburg TPE’s Thermolast K is used for the Babynator mat for use with babies and toddlers and can be used as part of a complete system.
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Danimer Scientific Boosts Capacity of Nodax PHA Bioplastic
Optimized processes and equipment will enable output of 20 million lbs of finished product annually to meet global demand for biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA).
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Foam PP to Improve Sustainability and Cost
Cost-effective use of PP is a major consideration, but the biggest driver of PP foaming is pursuit of sustainability.
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Antimicrobial Based on Elemental Zinc Shown to be Effective Against Super-Resistant Fungus
Parx Materials’ Seniconcentrate technology now shown to be effective against super-resistant fungus by 87%.
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Vacuum Technology Helps Thermoformer Hold Parts Precisely During Bonding
With Busch’s mobile claw vacuum pump, thermoformer Ernst Hombach found bonding parts extremely flexible, effective, and efficient.
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