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.
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SABIC’s new cast film resin stretches the limits in cost and energy efficiency
SABIC - a global plastics industry leader - today introduced SABIC LLDPE 430BE: the new, cost-effective, linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) resin for cast film applications.
Dow introduces polyolefins for pressure sensitive adhesive labels
The Dow Chemical Company introduced two polyolefins for the release liner base of graphic arts pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) labels or standard industrial labels.
Total Petrochemicals develops bio-ethylene production technology
Total Petrochemicals, IFP Energies nouvelles and Axens to co-develop bio-ethylene production technology by dehydration of ethanol.
Braskem-Idesa selects Lupotech T technology for plant in Mexico
Braskem-Idesa selects Lupotech T technology for plant in Mexico. Process will be used at the LDPE unit of the XXI Ethylene project.
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
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.
New polyethylene resin for the caps and closures market
NOVA Chemicals introduced a sustainable, high-performance polyethylene resin for the caps and closures market.
SABIC cooperates with Mauser
SABIC partners with Mauser to develop high-performance, cost-effective granulated HDPE for industrial containers.
Prof. Igor Čatić: bans and orders
In 2011 Italy imposed ban on single-use PE bags. We publish an article written by Croatian scientist Igor Čatić. Author is a retired professor of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture of the University of Zagreb. His article concerns polyethylene packagings and ban imposed by the Italian government.
Milliken Hyperform Nucleation technology confirms major improvements in polyethylene
Milliken, a division of Milliken & Company, has overcome one of the toughest challenges in the plastics industry – successful nucleation of polyethylene (PE).
New additive system for rotational sintering
Rotational sintering is a process that is suitable for shaping large hollow articles made of plastic, especially polyethylene (PE).
