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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.

Milliken introduces KeyPlast Resist

Milliken & Company announced today the launch of KeyPlast Resist, a spectrum of bright, high-performance colorants for engineering plastics.

Ascend to introduce novel odor-fighting and nonwoven textile technologies at K 2019

Ascend Performance Materials will launch new fiber technologies for textiles, apparel and filtration applications at K 2019.

Technocom LLC - business start in the EU

Technocom LLC was established in Ukraine in 1994. Technocom LLC is the Ukrainian market leader and one of the leading masterbatch manufacturers in Eastern Europe and this year in September celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Flame-retardant TPEs with adhesion to polyamides

Custom-engineered thermoplastic elastomers with halogen-free flameretardant technology make it possible to produce hard/soft components with direct adhesion to PA

DIC to acquire BASF’s global pigments business

BASF and the fine chemical company DIC have reached an agreement on the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business. The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is €1.15 billion.

Ampacet Blue Edge 226 for use in recycled polyethylene (rPE)

Ampacet Blue Edge 226 masterbatch boosts the circular economy by enhancing appeal of flexible packaging made of post-consumer recycled polyethylene

Milliken increases investment in Asia

Milliken & Company, recognized as a worldwide leader of plastic additives and colorants, announced today plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art chemical manufacturing plant and knowledge center in Asia.