Plastic
Jan 25th, 2011
Oregon House Republicans may Kill Ban on Plastic Bags
Republicans in the Oregon House may balk at a proposal to ban plastic grocery sacks even if it gets through the Senate.
Republican leaders said in a meeting with newspaper editors at the Capitol Monday none of the members of their Caucus was clamoring for the plastic ban.
In the House, split 30-30, nothing can pass without...
Mar 10th, 2010
Recycling of non-bottle rigid plastics in USA
The American Chemistry Council recently released the 2008 report on the collection and recycling of post-consumer non-bottle rigid plastics across the United States. The report, found that in 2008, over 361 million lbs of post-consumer rigid plastics were collected for recycling nationwide, an increase of nearly 11% from 2007. Also, in North American markets, much...
Feb 19th, 2010
US Demand for Independently Compounded Resins to Grow 2.9% pa in 2013
US demand for independently compounded resins is forecast to grow 2.9% pa to 7.6 billion lbs in 2013 as per Reportlinker. Total value, including additives, fillers and other production costs, will reach US$14.6 bln. Further thermoplastic inroads at the expense of metal, wood and glass will necessitate higher performance characteristics and a more competitive cost...
Jul 21st, 2009
CNOOC to Invest $370 mln in petchem JV
LG will hold 50 percent of plant with CNOOC
Plant will produce 300,000 tonnes of ABS by 2013
$300 mln in sales targetted by 2012, $600 mln by 2014 (Adds details)
South Korea’s LG Chem (051910.KS: Quote, Profile, Research) and state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) will invest a total of $370 million to build a petrochemical...
Jul 17th, 2009
Asia Synthetic Rubber Makers Resist Feedstock BD Surge
Synthetic rubber producers in Asia are cutting down their operating rates or even considering to extend their plant shutdowns to resist any further spikes in feedstock butadiene costs, industry sources said on Friday.
“We are losing money and will further cut the operating rates of our plants by another 10-20%,” said a company source from Korea...
Dec 15th, 2008
A unique method for blending relatively low-cost thermoplastic starch with …
Teknor Apex Company has signed a licensing agreement with Cerestech Inc. on a unique method for blending relatively low-cost thermoplastic starch (TPS) with synthetic polymers or other bioplastics while retaining high levels of key performance properties. The agreement grants Teknor Apex exclusive worldwide rights to manufacture and market products based on Cerestech’s patented technology and...
Dec 12th, 2008
Kraton Polymers Announces Breakthrough Technology in Sulfonated Copolymers
Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), a leading global producer of engineered polymers, introduces the latest innovations in sulfonated copolymer technology. The new products, KRATON MD9150 and MD9200, allow for remarkable performance in ion exchange and high water transport applications, while providing a cost savings over current alternatives available on the market.
KRATON MD9150 and MD9200 are...
Dec 1st, 2008
Price of bioplastics expected to stabilize in 2015
Improvements to cost, performance and moisture barrier properties of bioplastics, along with more investment in sorting technology to prevent contamination of recycling waste streams will enable the industry to compete more effectively with conventional plastics, as per a report in Foodproductiondaily.
Christophe Doukhi de Boissoudy, president of the Club des Bioplastiques, told attendees at the conference...
Nov 28th, 2008
Chevron Phillips Chemical Debuts New Low-Chlorine PPS
In anticipation of low halogen content standards for the electronics industry, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP’s (Chevron Phillips Chemical) Engineering Polymers group has introduced two new Ryton® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) resin grades with chlorine content of less than 900 parts per million.
Ryton® R-4-280 is a 40 percent glass-filled PPS, offering electronics and electrical component...
Nov 28th, 2008
Additive boosts green potential of PET
A new additive renders polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles biodegradable over time, particularly if they are inadvertently disposed of or littered outdoors. BioSmart said PET bottles using its additive, Bi-X007, are thermally stable, and have excellent storage and shelf life as well as good transportation stability.
Caps, ring, labels and packaging of a new bottle range...
Nov 25th, 2008
PET Oxi-biodegradation technology to cut down waste
As per National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR), barely 23.5% of PET bottles were recycled in the USA in 2006, representing a drop of over 16% over 10 years. Introduction of Reverte technology can help countries with conventionally low recycling levels to reduce waste. UK-based Wells Plastics has adapted its technology for use in...
Nov 24th, 2008
Two Automotive Components Using DuPont Engineering Polymers Capture Industry Innovation Honors
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division has honored two automotive components that use DuPont Engineering Polymers with the association’s 2008 “Most Innovative Use of Plastics” awards at last night’s ceremony in Livonia, Mich.
Daimler was given top honors in the powertrain/chassis category for the world’s first commercial-volume polymer oil pan module, which was developed...
Nov 24th, 2008
Rhodia new Shanghai-based R&D center to lead innovation in Asia Pacific
French chemical group, Rhodia has recently opened its new International Research & Development Center located in Shanghai which will lead the Group’s innovation in the Asia-Pacific zone. The Chinese center is an addition to Rhodia’s already established R&D centers in Aubervilliers (France), Lyon (France), Bristol (United States), Paulinia (Brazil). The Shanghai-based center will be dedicated...
Nov 21st, 2008
SABIC, ExxonMobil ink agreement for massive elastomer project
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and affiliates of ExxonMobil Chemical have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) and are progressing detailed studies for a new Elastomers project at their petrochemical joint ventures, Kemya* and Yanpet*. The HOA defines the principal terms for the proposed multibillion dollar project including project scope, technology, marketing and feedstock supply....
Nov 21st, 2008
U of A researcher finds contaminants leaching in plastics
Professor Andrew Holt and his colleagues at the University of Alberta have witnessed the frustration and complete befuddlement that accompanies obtaining unexplainable data in repeated experiments. But thanks to further research, they’ve now discovered that the answers lie in compounds found leaching out of their plastic lab equipment.
This discovery took place while a team of...
Nov 21st, 2008
Altuglas International Develops Acrylic Resins based on Renewable Raw Materials
Altuglas® Rnew, an acrylic containing 20% renewable carbon
Altuglas International, subsidiary of the Arkema Group, is introducing Altuglas® Rnew, a new PMMA grade containing 20% of carbon that is derived directly from biomass. This product offers properties comparable to those of conventional grades produced entirely from fossil carbon. It extends the existing family of Arkema thermoplastics...
Nov 21st, 2008
Solvay Advanced Polymers Announces Hot Potable Water Certifications for Amodel® PPA Resins
Solvay Advanced Polymers, makers of more plastics with more performance, announced that the company has obtained hot potable water certification for two new grades of Amodel® polyphthalamide (PPA). By voluntarily certifying these resins globally, Solvay Advanced Polymers helps OEMs expedite the approval process required for components used in boilers, valves, meters and other equipment that...
Nov 20th, 2008
Millipore Corporation Introduces First Bioplastic Product
Millipore Corporation, a life science leader providing technologies, tools and services for bioscience research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, unveiled its first biodegradable and compostable product, the EcoStand tube holder, made from environmentally responsible bio-based plastic resin.
“Millipore is proud to be leading the industry in developing products and packaging made from renewable resources,” said Geoffrey Crouse, Vice...
Nov 20th, 2008
BASF Introduces New High-Heat TPUs at IWCS in Providence, Rhode Island
At the annual 2008 IWCS (International Wire and Cable Show), the thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) business unit of BASF Corporation introduced two new tough, halogen-free, high-heat grades of TPU for wire and cable jacketing applications. Both TPUs exhibit excellent abrasion resistance, toughness, low temperature properties, hydrolytic stability and fungus resistance per standard DIN tests.
New Elastollan® 1190...
Nov 20th, 2008
New Products for Testing Plastics
Zwick is concentrating its activities in the plastics field through its own competence center. The “Plastics Testing Initiative” has been underway for two years, and the range of products for testing plastics is being systematically expanded within the framework of this initiative.
Helmut Fahrenholz, who heads the competence center, is expecting the plastics market to continue...