Indorama Ventures enters into an exclusive negotiation with Ultrapar Participações S.A. for the possible purchase of the business of Ultrapar’s subsidiary Oxiteno S.A. Indústria e Comércio in Brazil. IVL informs that at this moment there is no sale and purchase contract or commitment signed between the parties. Oxiteno is one of the leading integrated surfactants producers in […]

Cargill and HELM are entering into a joint venture, Qore, to help brands replace fossil-based chemistries with bio-based intermediates, enabling them to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. As part of the agreement, both companies are investing a combined $300M to build the first commercial-scale, renewable BDO facility in the U.S. Bio-based intermediates give the apparel, automotive,

In its ChemCycling™ project, BASF works together with technology partners who use innovative processes, which convert post-consumer plastic waste into pyrolysis oil, that can serve as a feedstock to produce chemicals. In the next step, these chemicals are used to produce new materials such as plastics without compromising on quality in even the most sensitive

Polyamide is a key polymer used in the automotive and E&E industries. New trends in these areas such as e-mobility, lightweighting and high heat environments pose it some significant challenges. This webinar will discuss two key drivers for new developments in PA: High Heat Applications, for example turbo chargers, sees PA needing to withstand higher

A specifically designed polyol used as an additive in Rigid PU foams formulations to improve aspects linked to productivity, sustainability and reaction to fire! Who might be interested?Companies developing Rigid PU foams for appliances (ex: refrigerators and freezers, water heaters (industrial and residential hot water tanks). Suppliers of polyol systems to the appliance industry Moderate to large system house

Type of Solution proposedCyclic esters such as ambrettolide and bicyclononalactone that can form aliphatic polyesters through a ring opening polymerization process (ROP). Become one of the first partners to test these molecules! Who might be interested?Polymer manufacturers and polymer additives manufacturers willing to develop new material features, including: Increased bio-content based on renewables Biodegradable materials Biocompatible

Additive for Improved Recycling ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ 4020R delivers full, consistent oxygen scavenging performance with 25 percent, 50 percent, and even 100 percent rPET content. This new solution also improves the aesthetics of recycled packaging in terms of haze and color, including a reduction in the yellowing effect that may occur during recycling. In addition, the

Highlighted Products Include: VORASURF™ FF 5955 Additive: a polyurethane surfactant innovation enabling higher air flow, better aeration, EO-rich, viscoelastic or hypersoft foams for more lightweight, high-comfort bedding and furniture applications. VORASURF™ FF 5955 Additive also offers good performance with auxiliary blowing agents, offering new choices of surfactants to help formulators transition towards low ozone depleting potential

Type of Solution proposedCyclic esters such as ambrettolide and bicyclononalactone that can form aliphatic polyesters through a ring opening polymerization process (ROP). Become one of the first partners to test these molecules! Who might be interested?Polymer manufacturers and polymer additives manufacturers willing to develop new material features, including: Increased bio-content based on renewables Biodegradable materials Biocompatible

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is the coordinator of the European DAFIA Project, whose aim has been to recover municipal solid waste and marine rest raw materials from the fishing industry in order to obtain new, high value-added products and additives. The results have included flame retardants that provide an alternative to halogenated models, sustainable

As one of the most prominent color trends, piano black like surfaces with ultra-high jetness, high gloss, and attractive undertone are becoming popular for various applications in automotive, consumer electronics, and home appliances. Unfortunately, there are not many commercially available carbon black products, which are able to meet such stringent color performance requirements. A new

The ChallengeThe most distinctive characteristic of rubber is its elasticity or the ability to stretch and return to itsoriginal shape. This property is used to dampen vibrational forces in moving parts. Rubber helps innoise reduction, reduces mechanical stress, and isolates movement to extend the usable life ofequipment. Rubber seals and gaskets are used in a

Processing by Ball-Milling A team of scientists at Ames Laboratory used processing by ball-milling to deconstruct commercial polystyrene in a single step, at room temperature, in ambient atmosphere in the absence of harmful solvents. Ball-milling is a technique that places materials in a milling vial with metal ball bearings which is then agitated until a

Flame Retardants: Overview New Flame Retardant (FR) plastics trends are being driven by end-use customer needs for non-halogenated, low-smoke systems in demanding applications, and even recycling options with established halogenated FRs. Established halogenated FR systems still hold the dominant market share position, but Halogen-free Flame Retardants or HFFR systems are emerging rapidly and are making the most noise in the

The global plastics industry is pivoting towards chemical recycling in tandem with upcycling additives in mechanical recycling to control plastic waste and establish a successful circular plastics economy. The key goal in plastics recycling is to bring waste materials back to an acceptable level of performance in established applications. Chemical recycling focuses on breaking down the given plastic into