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  • BASF shares on managing the evaluation of phenolic benzotriazole UV absorbers under REACH

    BASF shares on managing the evaluation of phenolic benzotriazole UV absorbers under REACH

    Light stabilizers and UV absorbers are designed to solve the polymers degradation issues caused by exposure to sunlight.

    BASF has developed a comprehensive range of light stabilizers and UV absorbers to meet the requirements of various markets and applications (Agriculture, Automotive, Building & Construction and others).

    Plastics Regulations 2018, organized by AMI, is responding to new and future regulatory developments that will impact on the plastics supply chain.

    The two-days conference will take place in Cologne, Germany on March 14th and 15th 2018.

    BASF will present a paper on March 14th, 2018 at 11.50 am. Dr. Rolf Wittlinger, Product Stewardship expert, will represent the BASF Plastic Additives business to talk about «Managing the registration and evaluation of phenolic benzotriazole UV absorbers under REACH«.

    Attend the session to find out more!

    BASF has embraced the goals of the chemical industry’s voluntary Responsible Care initiative and applies them to the entire BASF group. The objective is for continuous improvement in the areas of environmental protection, health and safety. As part of the Responsible Care Initiative, BASF is dedicated to continuously minimizing the negative influences of its products on safety, health and the environment along the value chain – from development to disposal. The knowledge on its products and their uses as well as the close collaboration with its customers are essential for Product Stewardship at BASF. The company has established global standards and have set themselves targets which go significantly beyond legal requirements.

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  • The 13th ICIS World Olefins Conference

    The 13th ICIS World Olefins Conference

    Investing in the future: Assessing the implications of new capacity on the global olefins market

    7 March 2018 // Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona // Spain
    Investing in the future: Assessing the implications of new capacity on the global olefins market

    After many years of discussion, the last quarter of 2017 will see new ethylene capacity coming on stream following a massive investment push in the US market. However, what will the consequences be of this new capacity on the global market and what implications will this have on future developments and investments in the region? With a second wave of US cracker expansion expected and with upcoming projects in the Middle East, is your business ready for what comes next?

    This event will once again bring together the global players from the olefins value chain to discuss the latest developments in the market and to ensure that you have all the necessary information and connections to drive your business forward.

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  • See polymeric dispersants recommendations and access technical data in one click

    See polymeric dispersants recommendations and access technical data in one click

    Solplus™ polymeric dispersants, also known as hyperdispersants, are polymeric materials designed to offer significantly higher levels of performance for thermoplastics, thermosets and liquid colorants.

    Find out about the technical characteristics of the whole Solplus™ product line!

    Roll the cursor over the image and click on the product grade(s) of your choice to access the Technical Data Sheet(s) of the selected product(s).
  • 2018 Catalogue: Enjoy 130+ Courses with 50% off on 1st Purchase

    2018 Catalogue: Enjoy 130+ Courses with 50% off on 1st Purchase

    Back from the holidays? It’s time to make a fresh start

    Get your formulations started & troubleshoot challenges faster !

    Although Internet brings good information, there is always scope where you need more to solve your technical challenges…
    Do you know what many of your peers do?
    They attend SpecialChem Online Courses ! Why ?
    because…

    • We know the industry & we understand what really matters
    • Courses are developed & taught by world-class experts
    • You have the opportunity to ask for insight on your own cases!

    Enjoy our 130+ Online Courses to speed up your technical learning in 2018 !
    To get you started we bring to you an exclusive 50% discount on your first course attendance!

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  • Dow’s Thermal Management Solutions for Automotive, Lighting and Industrial Applications

    Dow’s Thermal Management Solutions for Automotive, Lighting and Industrial Applications

    Materials chosen for PCB and device assembly must deliver optimum reliability and durability in today’s challenging automotive, lighting and industrial applications.

    Heat is typically seen as the enemy and thermal management challenges exist across a wide variety of applications and may require specific solutions. Choosing a solution is driven by both the module/device design and the operating conditions. Ideally, the right choice should not only help to achieve desired thermal management characteristics but also support cost, process and/or design optimization.

    As a class of materials, silicones are consistently reliable at high temperatures. Available in a broad range of viscosities, cure chemistries and delivery formats, silicone products can help expand design and manufacturing options. Dow’s industry-leading portfolio of innovative, thermally conductive silicone adhesives, compounds, encapsulants, greases, gap fillers and dispensable pads can provide a thermal management solution for the most sensitive circuits and components.

    Dow’s experts Julien Renaud and Florian Damrath will share their views on thermal management solutions selection criteria; help you to navigate among a broad offering of thermally conductive adhesives, gap fillers, dispensable pads, greases and encapsulants; and feature the latest developments for automotive, lighting and industrial applications.

    About Florian Damrath
    Florian Damrath is a Technical Service & Development (TS&D) senior professional for Advanced Assembly Solutions Europe, Dow Performance Silicones. He earned his environmental science degree at the University of Rostock, Germany, in 2005. Since 2005, he has worked at Dow Silicones – Deutschland in Wiesbaden, Germany.

    About Julien Renaud
    Julien Renaud is a Technical Service & Development (TS&D) senior professional for Advanced Assembly Solutions Europe, Dow Performance Silicones. In 2005, he earned his Master of Science in engineering with a major in mechanics from the Faculté Polytechnique de Mons, Belgium. Since 2005, he has worked at Dow Silicones – Belgium, Seneffe in various positions — from production to end-use application development.

    About the Company
    Performance Silicones, a unit within Dow Consumer Solutions business, delivers a portfolio of performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of customers and industries around the world. From transportation and lighting to building and construction and chemical manufacturing, Dow Performance Silicones business helps our customers solve their most challenging problems. As a global leader in innovation and silicon-based technology, we are committed to bringing new solutions to the market that do more for our customers and continue to improve the lives of consumers worldwide. Visit dowcorning.com to learn more.

     

  • Top 5 Plastics Materials Trends for 2018

    Top 5 Plastics Materials Trends for 2018

    According to Plastics News, total demand for plastics products is on track to expand by 3.5 percent in 2018. But what plastics trends will be feeding that growth? Below we have compiled a list of current trending plastic applications, some you’ve read about here in the Knowledge Center. But we’ll start with perhaps a surprising market…

    Fashion

    Chanel launches PVC plastic fashion for 2018 - read more plastics trends in the Prospector Knowledge Center.
    SOURCE: Chanel

    Designers like Chanel, Jimmy Choo, Phillip Lim, and Calvin Klein are using plastic polymers such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in their designs, as reported by Harper’s Bazaar, W Magazine, Allure, Vogue, and Pinterest. Spring/summer 2018 collections include plastic items such as hats, thigh-high boots, jewelry, and handbags.2,3,4

     

     

     

     

    Sustainability

    This plastics trend continues to grow as more and more consumers and governments demand accountability in plastic manufacturing. Part of this process also includes increased use of bioplastics, such as those derived from soybeans, corn, flax, and other materials.5Coherent Market Insights reports that the global green packaging market will reach USD $238 billion by 2025.6 Related articles:

    Automotive

    The use of plastic materials in innovative automotive design is on the rise, as manufacturers strive to optimize performance and fuel economy, while reducing emissions. We will see innovations in plastic vehicle interiors such as smart surfaces and 3D-printed tooling, as well as external autonomous driving sensors. Related articles:

    Medical

    MTD's micro molded plastic drug delivery straws - read about plastics trends like this in the Prospector Knowledge Center.
    SOURCE: MTD Micro Molding

    As medical technology advances, so does the use of plastics in the medical field. Doctors use micro injection molded bioabsorbable products such as stents, staples, and polymer drug-eluting implants.7 Polymers are also being used as the foundation for “scaffolds” to guide the regrowth of new tissue. Related articles:

     

     

    Composites

    Wind farm with turbines made with plastic composites - find more plastics trends in the Prospector Knowledge Center.Already at work in the marketplace, designers and engineers continue to innovate plastic composite applications, such as fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP), which includes glass, carbon, aramid, and other fibers. The Freedonia Group reports growth for these materials in the construction, wind energy, and aerospace markets.8 Related articles:

    What trends are you seeing in your work in the plastics industry? Is there anything you’d like to hear more about in a future article? Share in your thoughts with a comment below!

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  • UPCOMING WEBINAR: Optimizing Performance and Achieving Customer Satisfaction from Your ABS Resin

    UPCOMING WEBINAR: Optimizing Performance and Achieving Customer Satisfaction from Your ABS Resin

    Presented by Trinseo

    Join us live Tuesday, January 23, 2018 9:00AM ET (New York)

    Presented by Trinseo, join our colleague Mark Vreys, technical services leader and resident- expert on acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) materials based in Terneuzen, The Netherlands, as he provides information allowing manufacturers of extrusion and injection molding applications to select the most suitable ABS materials for optimum production, product performance and cost efficiency. He will discuss the two methods of producing ABS – a traditional emulsion method and the alternative mass polymerization process – comparing the two and discussing the benefits and applications of each. Included will be a discussion of the propriety mass polymerization process used by Trinseo for MAGNUM™ ABS which is most appropriate for certain applications. ABS finds its way into furniture, automotive, buses, trucks, recreational and utility vehicles, bath tub liners, advertisement boards, luggage and doors. For optimum product performance and cost efficiency, the material requires specific performance properties, e.g., purity, low levels of volatiles, thermal stability, colorability, UV absorbers, optical brighteners, and the best way to obtain these attributes will be discussed.

    This webinar is sponsored by Trinseo, provider of specialty engineered performance plastics solutions to various industries including Consumer Electronics, Medical Devices and Automotive.

    Register Now!

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  • Seeking A “Self-Spreading” Coating On Surface A That Stops At Surface B

    Seeking A “Self-Spreading” Coating On Surface A That Stops At Surface B

    Background

    The SpecialChem client is known as a world leader in the consumer products market. This company’s goal is to help its customers to apply its coating products in a faster and easier way, as the current application process is perceived as long and tedious. The company is pursuing a radical innovation that could change the market benchmarks.

    The company has already tried different options that resulted in non-satisfactory solutions (too long or too complex application use of unsafe product…). They would therefore value external proposals that are beyond their current technological landscape.

    The company is ready to consider a wide spectrum of proposals in terms of maturity (from early Technology Concepts to ready-to-use solutions) and in terms of collaboration format (R&D partnership, technology licensing, technology acquisition, direct material purchase…).

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    Detailed Solution Description

    The surface to coat (A) has the following characteristics:

    • It is flat or curved (radius of curvature can vary from 4 mm to 21 mm)
    • It is relatively even at macroscopic scale.
    • Area to coat: some cm²
    • Approximate total surface energy:  34 mJ.m(-2)
    • Approximate Hansen Solubility Parameters: D = 17.7 ± 0.5 / P = 20.9 ±0.3 / H = 18.6 ± 0.6

    The delineating adjacent surface (B) not to coat has the following characteristics:

    • It is physically in the extension of A, but of different chemical nature
    • It is relatively even at macroscopic scale.
    • Approximate total surface energy : 57 mJ.m(-2)
    • Approximate Hansen Solubility Parameters : D = 17 / P = 8 / H = 8

    The coating material should comply with the following characteristics:

    • It should be self-spreading on surface A
    • It should “self-stop” when reaching surface B (autonomously cease spreading, ideally with no to low mechanical constraint applied)
    • Total application time before usage must be under 60 seconds
    • Adhesion time on A during usage should be at least 24 h
    • Different curing methods could be considered
    • Maximum thickness of the coating should be about 0.5mm
    • Must be applicable at room temperature
    • The coating should be removable (i.e. cleaned-off) on demand
    • It is sold today in liquid form, but other forms could be considered
    • It must be colorable and even allow a large range of colors
    • Must not damage the surface in any way, neither chemically nor physically
    • Application method today is mostly by roller or brush, but the company is ready to consider any kind of application methods
    • The resulting surface should be smooth and uniform
    • It should ideally enable a large range of optical reflectance.

    The chemical composition of the coating should not be harmful at it is in direct human exposure during application and usage. Skin contact should be possible.

    Possible Routes To Investigate

    • New coating of a new chemical composition, that plays on compatibility/ incompatibility with surfaces A and B
    • New application methods (machine, spray, specific applicators…)
    • Fast and easy surface preparation of A (physical or chemical)

    Solution that are not of interest

    • Solutions that require long surface preparation
    • Solutions that are chemically unsafe to human exposure

    Other Comments / Important Considerations

    Economical considerations will enter into play at a later stage. The coating solution should be below 70 EUR / kg (approx. 37 USD / lb). In case of technical and commercial success, large volumes could be expected as the SpecialChem Client is able to quickly market globally.

    Type of Outcome expected

    The SpecialChem Client is open to a wide spectrum of proposals’ maturity.

    • From a Technology Concept of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 2 on the NASA TRL scale (Basic principles are observed. Applications are speculative, and there may be no proof or detailed analysis to support the assumptions. Examples are limited to analytic studies)

    To

    • An Actual System Proven through Successful Usage of TRL 9 (Actual application of the technology in its final form and conditions. Technology is commercially available)

    In case you would like to submit a proposal, please indicate the TRL of your solution:

    TRL# Technology Readiness Level Description
    1 Basic principles Lowest level of technology readiness. Scientific research begins to be translated into applied research and development (R&D). Examples might include paper studies of a technology’s basic properties.
    2 Technology concept Basic principles are observed. Applications are speculative, and there may be no proof or detailed analysis to support the assumptions. Examples are limited to analytic studies.
    3 Proof of concept Active R&D is initiated. This includes analytical studies and laboratory studies to physically validate the analytical predictions of separate elements of the technology. Examples include components that are not yet integrated or representative.
    4 Validation in laboratory environment Basic technological components are integrated to establish that they will work together. Examples include integration of “ad hoc” hardware in the laboratory.
    5 Validation in relevant environment The basic technological components are integrated with reasonably realistic supporting elements so they can be tested in a simulated environment. Examples include laboratory integration of components.
    6 Prototype demonstration in a relevant environment Representative model or prototype system, which is well beyond that of TRL 5, is tested in a relevant environment. Represents a major step up in a technology’s demonstrated readiness. Examples include testing a prototype in a laboratory environment or in a simulated operational environment.
    7 System prototype demonstration in an operational environment Prototype near or at planned operational system. Represents a major step up from TRL 6 by requiring demonstration of an actual system prototype in an operational environment.
    8 Actual system completed and qualified through test and demonstration Technology has been proven to work in its final form and under expected conditions. In almost all cases, this TRL represents the end of true system development. Examples include developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) of the system in its intended system to determine if it meets design specifications.
    9 Actual system proven through successful usage Actual application of the technology in its final form and conditions. Technology is commercially available.
  • The 7th ICIS World Polyolefins Conference

    The 7th ICIS World Polyolefins Conference

    The changing picture of new capacities: Assessing the global impact

    25 — 26 April 2018, Vienna // Austria

    The changing picture of new capacities: Assessing the global impact

    How is new polyolefin capacity going to affect your business strategy? What impact will the circular economy have on polyolefin supply and demand? Where are the key opportunities to capitalise on within the end markets?

    With new capacities coming online across the globe and shifts in supply and demand dynamics, it’s vital that polyolefin producers, plastics convertors, traders, distributors and the rest of the value chain keep informed of the latest developments in Europe, the USA, Asia and the Middle East. With an agenda covering these market perspectives as well as opportunities within the automotive and packaging sectors and a post-conference forum focused on recycling and the circular economy, the 2018 ICIS event will continue to be the meeting point for the international polyolefin industry.

  • NHFPC Expands Usage Limit of ADDIVANT™’s Antioxidant in Polyethylene

    NHFPC Expands Usage Limit of ADDIVANT™’s Antioxidant in Polyethylene

    Addivant™ has announced that China’s National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) has expanded the usage limit for its nonylphenol‐free stabilizer, WESTON® 705, in polyethylene from 1500ppm to 2000ppm.

    WESTON® 705 — Stabilizes Polyethylene

    “This increase confirms the safety profile of WESTON® 705 and comes at an opportune time,” said John Steitz, Addivant’s CEO. “China has just started to enforce its new food‐contact law, GB9685‐2016, which puts a 10ppb migration limit on nonylphenol in food‐contact materials. With this extension, resin manufacturers can further increase the use of WESTON® 705, allowing them to stabilize polyethylene for the most demanding process conditions while avoiding gel formation and additive blooming in flexible film.”

    Food‐contact Approved Antioxidant

    Already approved for use in more than 180 countries for food‐contact packaging, WESTON® 705 is the only nonylphenol‐free liquid phosphite antioxidant alternative with food‐contact approvals in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and China.

    This enables resin producers and packaging manufacturers to employ a single, global solution for Consumer Packaged Goods for customers looking to stay ahead of the regulatory curve. The result of more than seven years of research and investment, WESTON® 705 is the most thoroughly tested new plastic antioxidant on the market today.

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