resins
Jul 12th, 2010
Formaldehyde Is the Most Commercially Important Aldehyde.
The simple molecule of Formaldehyde plays an invaluable role in many areas of the economy including the aerospace, automotive and building and construction sectors. It is essential to the workings of the human body and other biological systems and is used in making pill coatings, heart valves and vaccines. Its benefits have been improving our...
Nov 21st, 2008
Altuglas International Develops Acrylic Resins based on Renewable Raw Materials
Altuglas® Rnew, an acrylic containing 20% renewable carbon
Altuglas International, subsidiary of the Arkema Group, is introducing Altuglas® Rnew, a new PMMA grade containing 20% of carbon that is derived directly from biomass. This product offers properties comparable to those of conventional grades produced entirely from fossil carbon. It extends the existing family of Arkema thermoplastics...
Oct 15th, 2008
PolyOne Introduces Line of RoHS Compliant Maxxam FR Flame-Retardant Polypropylene Compounds
ASSESSE, Belgium — PolyOne Corporation, a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services, and solutions, introduces its Maxxam™ FR - flame-retardant polypropylene compounds engineered to meet RoHS directives, further environmental legislation, and stringent flammability requirements.
These new PP grades blend toughness and chemical resistance with low moisture absorption and improved mechanical and impact properties to...
Oct 6th, 2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics helps GM’s new Opel Insignia dazzle the Auto Industry
Bold technologies including Xenoy* HMD resin with nanotechnologies help deliver striking performance and design improvements. The 2009 Insignia, a new mid-sized sedan, is the first vehicle to reflect a new era in style, quality and performance for the Opel brand, which will continue with the upcoming models. Even the classic “Blitz” lightning bolt logo has...
Oct 3rd, 2008
Cereplast to Supply Bioplastic Resin for WNA’s Earth Sense™ Product Line
HAWTHORNE, Calif.– Cereplast, Inc., manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, announced they have started to supply compostable resin for a new line of environmentally-friendly tableware developed by WNA, Inc, a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-quality plastic disposable cups, plates, cutlery, serving ware, dessert ware and custom packaging.
WNA’s recently-launched Earth Sense™ line, initially comprised of...
Sep 22nd, 2008
SABIC Launches SABIC® STAMAX Light Weight Composites Worldwide for the Global Automotive Industry
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — To meet increasing demand from the automotive industry for lightweight, high performance long-glass-fiber (LGF) composites, SABIC Innovative Plastics and SABIC PP Automotive announced the worldwide availability of SABIC® STAMAX polypropylene (PP) LGF resins. SABIC® STAMAX resins, which are used extensively by European automakers to replace steel in such key...
Sep 18th, 2008
DSM Doubles Stanyl® Capacity with Opening of New Plant in Geleen (NL)
HEERLEN — Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in The Netherlands, announces that the second polymerization plant for Stanyl® polyamide 46 on the Chemelot site in Geleen (Netherlands) has opened. The new plant doubles DSM’s worldwide production capacity for this high-performance plastic, supporting expected continuous strong growth in the...
Sep 16th, 2008
BASF Makes Offer to Acquire Ciba
LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany — BASF plans to acquire Ciba Holding AG, Basel, Switzerland, [CIBN], a leading specialty chemical company, and will make a public takeover offer to Ciba’s shareholders. BASF will pay CHF 50.00 in cash for each nominal share in Ciba. BASF and Ciba have reached a transaction agreement in which the Board of Directors...