Evonik optimizes the production of plasticizer alcohols
Evonik will be able to produce the plasticizer alcohol 2-propyl heptanol (2-PH) more efficiently at the Marl site.
Additives
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Pioneering reactive additives for PU from Milliken
At Utech 2015 the company will show fully reactive polymeric additive technologies for polyurethanes.
Fire protection with an improved environmental profile
BASF switches its entire portfolio of PS-based insulation products for the EU market to a new flame retardant.
New halogen-free jacketing compound for cables
Halguard 58300 Series HFFR compounds from Teknor Apex exhibit high oxygen indices, enabling compliance with UL1685 FT-4 Vertical Tray Test.
Songwon will supply additives to Sibur
Songwon Industrial have signed a long-term cooperation agreement to supply Sibur with additives used in PP, PE, rubbers, thermoplastic rubbers and PVC.
New flame retardant for composites
Clariant is demonstrating the added sustainability value of its Exolit halogen-free flame retardants to composite manufacturers.
Safe flame retardant for PU foam
EPA identified non-halogenated Exolit OP 560 as safer alternative to pentaBDE for PUR foams.
Polyscope expands portfolio with Xeran compatibilizers
Polyscope has broadened its portfolio of Xiran neat resins, compounds, powders and liquids with a range of Xeran compatibilizers.
PolyOne technology reduces electronics counterfeits
PolyOne announced that Versaflex CE TPE materials are now available in combination with Percept Authentication Technologies.
New foam agent from DuPont Fluorochemicals
DuPont Fluorochemicals announced significant progress in delivering a new foam expansion solution based on hydrofluoroolefin technology.
BASF doubles production capacity of Hexamoll DINCH
BASF has doubled capacity of its non-phthalate plasticizer Hexamoll DINCH from 100,000 metric tons to 200,000 metric tons per year.
New stabilizers from Songwon
At VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering Congress 2014 Songwon presents new Songxtend stabilizer solutions for automotive applications.
