Have you ever wondered what makes everyday items so durable and cost-effective? Enter polypropylene (PP), the star among all commodity plastics. This lightweight thermoplastic is tough, rigid, and comes in many forms. With its semi-crystalline structure and low density, PP combines: However, picking the right grade from a range of 14K+ commercial polypropylene options available […]

The ALTANA Innovation Award is presented annually to recognize the most promising new developments within the global specialty chemicals group. This year, the award went to an interdisciplinary team from ALTANA’s ECKART division, the world’s leading supplier of effect pigments. The team developed a new high-performance, environmentally friendly formulation for UV-curing printing inks. This formulation incorporates alcohol-based

Flint Group announces the launch of Flexocure® LEAP, a new range of UV inks that help converters seamlessly adapt to changing migration compliance requirements. It represents market-first breakthrough in ink technology development for the UV flexo printing industry. Safeguarding food packaging by stabilizing PI compounds Built on an entirely new, revolutionary resin system, Flexocure® LEAP is

Zeller+Gmelin North America, manufacturer and innovator of printing inks and coatings, announces the expansion of their successful EarthPrint™ ink product line, with the new UV/LED 79 Series. EarthPrint™ 79 Series is dual-cure, low migration, and designed for dry offset printing on rigid plastics such as cups, lids, buckets and other preformed containers. Sustainable solution for

Hyundai Transys and BASF have co-developed a modular concept seat for purpose-built vehicles (PBV), showcasing how the advanced material solution of Elastollan® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) processed with Supercritical Fluid (SCF) injection foaming technology, can support customizable and sustainable seating solutions for automotive interiors. The modular concept seat features a headrest and armrest made with the advanced material

Toyota Tsusho Corporation announced that recycled plastic derived from ASR (Automotive Shredder Residue) manufactured by its Group company K.K. Planic (“Planic”) has been adopted for the first time in a Toyota vehicle in Japan for the front fender seal of the Crown “Sport.” Uses advanced gravity separation technology Planic, whose shareholders are Toyota Tsusho and

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have jointly developed PMMA recycled material for the door visors of the new N-ONE e: mini-electric vehicle, which was released on September 12, 2025. This marks the first time in the automotive industry that recycled acrylic resin has been used for door visors*. Recycling technique that prevents contamination

Decluttering is the new freedom, and for vehicle owners, it is the way to go to transform a car interior from a cramped space into a personal sanctuary. To tame the mess, securing and stashing small items, from mobile phones, keys, and loose coins to food items and car tools in compact, portable, and aesthetically

MIT researchers have developed a lightweight polymer film that is nearly impenetrable to gas molecules, raising the possibility that it could be used as a protective coating to prevent solar cells and other infrastructure from corrosion, and to slow the aging of packaged food and medicines. Can replace graphene as protective coating The polymer, which

Europe’s plastics recycling industry is entering its sharpest decline — with turnover down 5.5% – putting at risk Europe’s circular economy, industrial resilience and thousands of local jobs. The latest annual report shows the largest capacity contraction ever recorded. Preliminary 2025 data reveal a 50% rise in recycling facility closures, resulting in the loss of

Last update on Nov 20, 2025 Under the theme “Trusted materials for a secure future,” Covestro will present at TRUSTECH 2025 (booth C055, Pavilion 5.2) how its polymer technologies are reshaping the security, durability, and sustainability of identity documents and banknotes. Precise laser engravability in a fully recyclable, single-polymer design Following the successful launch of Certevo®

Ducor Petrochemicals and Blue Circle Olefins have signed an agreement with the aim to produce and comarket segregated bio-polypropylene and carbon recycled polypropylene. Solutions tailored to the customer needs The agreement marks the start of a unique partnership that builds on the complementary expertise and capabilities of both companies. The aim is to serve the increasing

ELIX ABS HH 3110 from ELIX Polymers has become the first ABS resin to achieve RecyClass technology approval and to be considered a control material for ABS recyclability testing. This represents a major step in RecyClass’s effort to provide the industry with clear and sector-specific recommendations on the recyclability of plastics. Interested in products offered

Carboline announces its release of Thermo-Sorb HB, a two-component, high-build, elastomeric intumescent coating for shop or field application rated for up to 3.5 hours of fire resistance for interior or exterior structural steel. Offers up to 3.5 hours of fire resistance Based on patented elastomeric intumescent technology, Thermo-Sorb HB is ideal for demanding project conditions

BASF Coatings has been awarded with the Green Impact Pioneer Award at the European Chamber’s 12th corporate social responsibility (CSR) Awards held in Nanjing, China. The ceremony highlighted the unwavering corporate social responsibility across the European business community in China and honors excellence in sustainability across multiple categories. Get latest updates from BASF! Visit profile >> Environmental