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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.

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

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.

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.

Three products from Ampacet shortlisted for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe

Three R3 Sustainable Solutions masterbatch products from Ampacet are finalists in the prestigious Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2020 in the Product Technology Innovation of the Year category.

Borealis launches ADCA-free HE1355 for telecommunications cables

Borealis launches innovative, ADCA-free compound HE1355 for telecommunications cables. It is world’s first chemically-foamed, high density polyethylene grade free of azodicarbonamide

Ampacet introduces halogen-free flame retardant masterbatch

Ampacet has introduced HALOFREE 709, a halogen-free masterbatch that offers outstanding flame retardancy in polyethylene film at low addition rates and complies with health and environmental safety protection regulations.

Evonik focuses on additives for plastics and rubber recycling

Evonik is engaged in research and development work to come up with solutions for recycling plastics and rubber. As a specialty chemicals company, the Group can count on extensive know-how in the area of specialties and additives to support this effort.

Clariant launches new bio-based additives at K 2019

Clariant unveils new high-performance additives promoting reduction in the consumption of fossil resources, to support the creation of value chain cycles which utilize viable and sustainable renewable sources and combat climate change.

Huntsman officially introduces Iroprint additive manufacturing platform at K 2019

Delivering Elastomers Innovation: Premium PU & TPU: Passionate people. Powerful possibilities

Plastics coloring: sustainable effects

At K 2019 Karl Finke GmbH & Co. KG from Wuppertal, Germany, focuses on sustainability. Core topics will be innovative solutions for coloring PCR polyolefins and bio-polymers as well as laser marking as a sustainable alternative to printed labels.

Milliken introduces Millad NX 8000 ECO in Europe at K 2019

Milliken & Company, a globally recognized leader in plastic additives and colorants has announced the European launch, at K 2019, of one of its most sustainable products yet Millad® NX® 8000 ECO.

Ampacet's masterbatch enables detection of plastics with metal detectors for enhanced food safety

Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced a metal detectable masterbatch for plastic, 1000818-E, that aids in detection of plastic contaminants, resulting in enhanced food safety and minimizing food recalls for plastic contamination.