Commodity Resins
ExxonMobil to Expand Vistamaxx Production and Enter Linear Alpha Olefins Market
The move will enhance the company’s portfolio of ethylene-propylene specialty elastomers which have found broad use since their 2003 launch.
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Materials: PVC Foaming Compounds Coated with Blowing Agent
PolyOne’s new Geon Cellular Vinyl formulationg for trim and molding applications feature a proprietary technology that alleviates separation and consistency issues.
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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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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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Additives: UV Stabilizers for TPO Roofing and Durable Molded PE Goods
Two new HALS-based stabilizers from Solvay Polymer Additives developed to meet industry trends for higher weatherability performance in TPO roofing membranes and durable molded PE goods.
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Additives: UV Stabilizer for Long-Term Weatherability of PE Greenhouse Films
Adeka/Amfine Chemical develops low-basicity HALS that resists sulfur fumigation and allows for long-term weatherability of agricultural PE films.
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PPA Inducts Eight New Members
Plastics Pioneers Association adds to membership roster following April meeting.
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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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