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FKuR and Braskem sign green PE compounding agreement

FKuR and Braskem sign green PE compounding agreement

Global biopolymer leader Braskem and bioplastics compounding specialist FKuR have signed a compounding agreement for BioPE, Green PE. This strong partnership will result in the first tailor-made green polyethylene compounds available in Europe.

Biodegradable additive suited for food contact in Brazil

Biodegradable additive suited for food contact in Brazil

EcoLogic, a supplier of additives that promote biodegradation of thermoplastics, says it the company's Eco-One additives for enhancing biodegradation of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) have been found to be compliant to Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) Resolution RDC N.17 of March 17, 2008 for use in food contact applications in Brazil.

Bormed dedicated polyolefins presented at ICSE

Bormed dedicated polyolefins presented at ICSE

At ICSE 2011, one of the biggest and most important fairs for the global chemical and pharmaceutical community co-located with CPhI Worldwide 2011, Borealis and Borouge will demonstrate their ability to meet all stringent requirements for the healthcare industry, by offering security of supply, dedicated materials, additional support and innovation.

Borealis and Borouge launch high productivity moulding innovation for healthcare market

Borealis and Borouge launch high productivity moulding innovation for healthcare market

New high flow Bormed HE9601-PH high density polyethylene (HDPE) from Borealis and Borouge, the world’s leading providers of innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, creates productivity improvements for converters in the healthcare market without compromising the performance of medical devices and pharmaceutical and diagnostic packaging.

New LyondellBasell's plastics grades

New LyondellBasell's plastics grades

LyondellBasell has launched two new low density polyethylene (LDPE) resins that offer enhanced performance for a wide range of film applications.

Borealis upgrades performance of polyethylene for gas pipes

Borealis upgrades performance of polyethylene for gas pipes

Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, is extending its range of high performance, high density polyethylene pipes with the introduction of a new “PE 100” type grade for the gas market, BorSafeHE3492-LS-H.

SABIC at Interplastica 2011

SABIC at Interplastica 2011

At Interplastica 2011, the SABIC family of plastics businesses, including Polymers and Innovative Plastics, will be exhibiting a broad array of materials, including the company’s latest innovations, which address the requirements of customers in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Baltic nations.

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