polyolefins

Additives: Liquid Strengthening Additive Substantially Boosts Physical Properties of Recycled Polymers

Riverdale Global’s +Restore additive has been shown to strenghten PP, PP copolymer and HDPE regrind.

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DowDuPont to Complete Spin-Off of Companies

Following last month’s spin-off of a ‘new’ Dow, the spin-off of an independent DuPont materials company and the new Corteva agriculture firm will take place June 1.

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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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polyolefins

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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PVC

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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Packaging

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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Commodity Resins

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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polyolefins

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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