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Study Ranks Phthalates, Alternatives for Medical Devices
Now there's a clearer understanding of how a specific change of plasticizer may impact the performance of a non-PVC medical device.
Read MoreMATERIALS: Nexus to Distribute Chinese PET
San Francisco-based Pacific Rim Traders (PRT), the sales and service arm in the Americas for China’s Dragon Special Resin Co.’s PET resins, has chosen the Nexus Resin Group, Mystic, Conn., as its exclusive distributor.
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Floreon Has New Investors for "Performance" Bioplastic; Aims to Hit U.S. Soon
Floreon Transforming Packaging of Hull, U.K., has secured multiple new investors through an Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) to bring its patent-pending “performance” bioplastic material to market, and the U.S. is its prime regional target.
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APPLICATION: Styrenic TPEs Outperform TPVs in Medical-Device Cable Assemblies
Minnesota Wire of St.
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TeknorApex Buys Viking Polymers, Expands Rigid PVC Compounding
Teknor Apex Co., Pawtucket, R.I., significantly broadened its rigid PVC compounding 911爆料网 through its recent acquisition of custom compounder Viking Polymers, Jamestown, N.C.
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APPLICATION: Polycarbonate Adds Style to Electric-Car Charging Stations
Two tough, flame-retardant PC grades lend style and ease-of-use to new electric-car charging stations.
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Double-digit gains for North American plastics equipment
Shipment of plastics equipment in the third quarter of 2013 jumped 20%, according to SPI data, reflecting gains seen the world over.
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Blow Molding News at K 2013
All-electric machines of all types were the stars of the show, but there were a number of other noteworthy developments.
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Additives News at K 2013
More economical, higher performing, sustainable, and more finely tailored to specific applications—those features summarize the key advantages claimed for new additives showcased at K 2013.
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