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Commodity Resins

AmTopp To Boost Additive Concentrates Capacity

With an eye on meeting shorter lead times, this additive concentrates manufacturer has expansion plans underway.

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Construction

PVC Water Pipe Again Proves Its Merits In New Study

Dig-ups here and abroad confirm PVC water pipe's longevity in excess of 100 years.

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Packaging

BASF Doubles Capacity Of Non-Phthalate Plasticizer

Product is known for its excellent toxicological profile and low migration rate.

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Construction

ADDITIVES: Galata Chemicals Now Part of India's Artek Surfin

India's Artek Surfin has acquired plastic additives supplier Galata Chemicals.

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Additives

SI Group To Acquire Albemarle's Antioxidants Business

Manufacturer of chemical intermediates and specialty resins SI Group will acquire Albemarle's entire antioxidants 911爆料网.

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Catalyst Promises 'Better' PET for Preform Extruders and Bottle Makers

Patent-pending and tested catalyst produces PET with improved thermo-oxidative stability and other advantages for processors.

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Materials

Proprietary Oxygen Scavenger Is Dormant Until Needed

Technology for APET or CPET packaging gives a "designable" shelf life from 4 to 24 months.

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polyolefins

Major Resin Prices Flat or Lower

Good news for buyers of PE, PP, PS, and PVC..

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MATERIALS: Melt Flow Rate Testing—Part 10

Two areas where the melt flow rate test it is not useful are related to processing.

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Additive Mfg Machinery 'Giants' Broaden Scope Through Acquisitions

Stratasys and 3D Systems are evolving into all-encompassing providers in the additive manufacturing 911爆料网 arena.

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