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Freezing Weather Conditions in the Gulf Coast Suspend Production of Polyolefins
Several Texas-based olefin/polyolefin production facilities shuttered.
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'Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day' Recognized on Feb. 20.
Plastics additives and adhesives supplier Mayzo has joined the worldwide campaign engaging girls in the engineering field.
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Milliken Joins Global Organization for PHA to Drive Adoption of Biodegradable Polymers in Single-Use Packaging
Existing and new additives technology from Milliken will be aimed at improving the processing performance, aesthetics and other key attributes of PHA biopolymers.
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Eastman’s ‘Acetate Renew’ to be Used By Luxury Eyewear Manufacturer
Thélios to use Mazzucchelli new acetate sheet made from Eastman’s chemically recycled acetate.
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New Form of 3D-Printed Material Aimed at Lighter, Safer Car Designs and More
Team of researchers led by University of Glasgow combined polyolefins with multiwall carbon nanotubes to come up with a new plate-lattice cellular ‘metamaterial’ with impressive impact resistance.
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Long Fiber Reinforced Nylon Composite Replaces Aluminum Motor Housing
Avient’s Compl膿t LFT thermoplastic composite chosen by food processing equipment maker Bettcher to replace the cast aluminum support yoke of its Quantum Motor.
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Sustainable Global Packaging for Toilet Cleansers
Henkel’s new packaging for two brands of cleaners boast more recycle content.
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Growing Interest in TPEs for COVID-19 Related Medical Applications
United Soft Plastics reports on a surging intereste for TPEs for face masks, ventilators, and face shields due to their elasticity, resilience, and FDA compliance.
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Arkema Launches ‘Start-Up Connect’ Program
Arkema’s new initiative invites start-ups specializing in advanced materials to join forces in developing future responsible materials innovations.
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DSM and Neste in Strategic Partnership to Create High-Performance Plastics from Sustainable Feedstock
Key to the collaboration is DSM Engineering Materials which will start replacing a significant portion of the fossil feedstock used to date in the manufacture of its engineering resins with feedstock produced from recycled waste plastics and/or 100% bio-based hydrocarbons.
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Acrylic Impact Modifiers Key to Enhanced Callaway Golf Balls
Dow’s Paraloid impact modifier and a proprietary blend of Surlyn ionomers make up the hybrid cover of Callaway’s new ERC Soft and Supersoft golf balls.
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Ineos Styrolution Partners with Polystyvert to Advance Circular Economy for PS
Polystyvert’s patented recycling technology can convert all types of solid PS waste to high-quality polystyrene.
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