Dyes & additives

Plastics additives modify and enhance the properties of polymers. They are used e.g. to improve the plastification, stability and prevent oxidation and microbial attack. Very important group of plastics additives are pigments, which are used to create desired colours attractive for consumers.

News

Biesterfeld and Evonik expand their cooperation in paints and varnishes

Biesterfeld is expanding its long-term partnership with Evonik in the field of paints and varnishes.

Inspirations from nature help Milliken’s ColorDirection 2021 sing in Harmonic Synergy

As togetherness and context become increasingly important trends for both society and industry, through its ColorDirection 2021, Milliken & Company has embraced colors and textures that complement each other to reflect these vital values.

Safic-Alcan further extends distribution agreement with Tronox

Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce its extended exclusive distribution agreement with TRONOX for the whole ranges of TiONA TiO2 pigments in Benelux and Turkey, effective April 1st 2020 and May 1st 2020, respectively.

Knarr at Innoform 2020

EKiN at interplastica 2020

BMB and Enelkon at interplastica 2020

Ampacet introduces compatibilizer masterbatch REVIVE 962 E

Ampacet has introduced REVIVE 962 E, a compatibilizer masterbatch that enables recycling of multi-material packaging made of polyolefin and technical polymer components into quality film applications.

PET haze reduced with new Amosorb oxygen scavenger

PolyOne announced the launch of ColorMatrix Amosorb 4020G, a non-nylon based, low-haze oxygen scavenger for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) rigid packaging.

Halogen-free grade FR8101 enhances safety of low voltage cables

Halogen-free grade FR8101 enhances safety of low voltage cables used in highly demanding environments

Safic-Alcan extends distribution agreement with Tronox

Effective April 1st 2020, Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce an extended exclusive distribution agreement with TRONOX for TiONA® TiO2 pigments in France.

Holland Colours is taking actions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic

Holland Colours has taken precautions to guarantee the safety and health of its employees and to protect their profitability and cash position.

Ampacet with COTREP certification for PP and HDPE NIR-sortable REC-NIR-BLACK

Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has obtained COTREP certification for its NIR-sortable black masterbatches REC-NIR-BLACK 1900302-EA and 4900147-E designed for polyolefin rigid applications.

Measures being taken by Gabriel-Chemie during the corona crisis

The health of our employees and the security of supply for our customers have top priority. Gabriel-Chemie takes its responsibility and the health of its team very seriously.

Lanxess achieves full-year target despite challenging environment

Lanxess had a successful fiscal year 2019. EBITDA pre exceptionals increased by 3.3 percent to EUR 1.019 billion. The earnings came in roughly in the middle of the range of EUR 1.00 billion to EUR 1.05 billion. In the previous year, the company generated earnings of EUR 986 million.