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Prices of PE, PP, PS Up; Flat-to-Down for PVC, PET
Potential for short-lived upward pricing trajectory possible for the polyolefins, PS.
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Polymers that Change Fluorescence or Color When Under Mechanical Load Under Investigation
A Swiss-Japanese university team is investigating a sensor molecule (“mechanophore”) that emits fluorescent light that could be used as a built-in warning for when parts are near failure.
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Patented Additive for Nano-Degradation of Broad Range of Thermoplastics Used in Packaging
Timeplast can mimic the natural enzymatic process up to 100% through a thermo-chemical and synthetically-based approach.
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Mixed Signals on Resin Prices
Prices of PE, PVC and PET were flat in March, while PP dropped and PS moved up.
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Ultra-Recyclable, High-Barrier PE Film Laminate
Amcor’s AmLite Ultra Recyclable packaging product boasts a carbon footprint reduction of up to 64%.
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PEI Gives Eyewear Frames Lightweight Metallic Look
SABIC’s Ultem PEI used by China’s Zhengda Optical in lightweight eyewear frames with novel decorative effects.
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SABIC & Partners Collaborate to Produce 'Revolutionary' Thermoplastic Composite Vehicle Panel
Cost-effective and lightweight vehicle panels produced using SABIC’s Udmax tape in a one-shot compression molding process challenges panels made of metal or thermosets.
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First Production of Virgin Polystyrene from Only Depolymerized Material
INEOS Stryrolution completes test runs producing virgin PS from 100% recycled styrene monomer—practical proof of the recyclability of polystyrene.
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Eastman Launches Chemical Recycling Innovation for Complex Plastic Waste
Eastman’s ‘carbon renewal technology’ can recycle difficult to recycle plastic waste such as flexible packaging and films.
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Free, On-Campus 'Asaclean University' Purging Know-How Program
Sun Plastech has launched a free purging educational program with an on-campus presentation at the University of Akron’s National Polymer Innovation Center.
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Flexible Packaging Made by Bemis, TC Transcontinental Key Among FPA's 2019 Award Winners
FPA’s 2019 highest achievement award given to Molson Coors 12-pack cooler bag produced by Bemis.
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Dow and BiologiQ Collaborate on Evaluation of Plant-Based Polymers
Partners are exploring potential synergies between BiologiQ’s NuPlasticQ biopolymer and Dow’s PE resin portfolio
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