23.04.2008
GLS’ New Thermoplastic Elastomer Offers Phthalate-Free / Plasticizer–Free Formulations
(Shanghai, China – April 17, 2008) GLS Corporation, which was recently acquired by PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), is a global leader in the manufacture of high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). Today the company announced at Chinaplas 2008, the introduction of a new phthalate-free TPE in its specialty VERSAFLEXTM TPE product line. The new product, called VERSAFLEX CL E95 TPE, addresses recent regulations limiting phthalate-based plasticizers and a growing market demand for low-extractable TPEs. This new phthalate-free, plasticizer-free TPE offers water-clarity, sterilization capability, and low extractables. It is well-suited for a range of packaging applications, including FDA-compliant food packaging, drug storage and delivery systems, bottles, containers, cosmetic applications, and infant care products. Other applications include a variety of extruded tubing and films, blow-molded bags, and face masks. Samples of the new material are on display here in GLS booth # W2J11, Hall 2.
23.04.2008
GLS Helps Customers Meet Current, Future Eco-Driven Regulations With New Halogen-Free, Flame-Retardant Onflextm -S Tpe-S Compounds
(Shanghai, China – April 17, 2008) Here at Chinaplas 2008, GLS Corporation – recently acquired by PolyOne Corporation, (NYSE: POL) and a global leader in the manufacture of high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) – is introducing a new family of halogen-free, flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomer compounds that can help customers meet current and upcoming environmental regulations. With OnFlexTM-S HF TPE-S compounds – featuring a unique, patent-pending formulation – customers can easily upgrade from conventional, halogenated flame-retardant TPEs without retooling or sacrificing performance. At booth # W2J11 in Hall 2, GLS will be showcasing the new OnFlex-S HF compounds together with the low smoke, free of halogen (LSFOH) family of compounds for wire & cable applications. This expanded product portfolio demonstrates the company’s focus on new technologies that enable customers to comply with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.
23.04.2008
GLS’ New Family Of Tpes Based On The Dow Chemical Company’S Olefin Block Copolymers Gains Global Traction
(Shanghai, China – April 17, 2008) Following the successful launch of its new DYNALLOY OBC™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) line in October 2007. GLS, recently acquired by PolyOne Corporation, is now introducing the new TPE technology platform to the Chinese market here at Chinaplas 2008. This new technology – based on INFUSE™ olefin block copolymers (OBC) from The Dow Chemical Company – offers customers a broad array of standard and customized TPE alloys. DYNALLOY TPEs include both injection and blow molding grades for a wide range of markets and applications.
23.04.2008
Rohm and Haas Introduces Environmentally Advanced Traffic Paint Technology
Beijing, China, April 22nd, 2008 - Rohm and Haas (NYSE: ROH), the world’s leading supplier for binders and additives for paint and coatings, will co-host a seminar in support of several paint manufactures who will be introducing their environmentally advanced technologies for water-borne traffic paint. "INTERTRAFFIC CHINA 2008", will be held in conjunction with The 9th International Exhibition on Road and Water Transport Technology and Equipment" (China Transpo 2008), from April 24th to 26th. The seminar will take place in the #2 conference room on Friday, April 25th, 2008, adjacent to the Beijing Exhibition Center.
23.04.2008
Rhodia to boost innovation capability in asia
Shanghai, China – April 15, 2008 --- Rhodia today celebrated the laying of the foundation stone for a new world-class Research & Development facility in Shanghai, China at a ceremony in the presence of Shanghai municipality representatives, R&D partners and journalists from key medias of China and Japan, The new facility, due to open in summer 2008, will reinforce the Shanghai laboratory’s position as one of the five major R&D centers of the Group. It will employ 150 scientists and provide Rhodia with a geographically balanced global R&D footprint, allowing the Group to drive its growth and ambitious development targets in the Asia-Pacific region.
23.04.2008
ARNITEL® C TPE VON DSM FÜR DIE DRAHT & KABELINDUSTRIE VEREINT HÖCHSTE WÄRMEALTERUNGSBESTÄNDIGKEIT MIT HALOGENFREIER FLAMMWIDRIGKEIT
DSM Engineering Plastics hat sein Portfolio an Copolyester-thermoplastischen Elastomeren (TPE) um eine neue Produktlinie erweitert, die speziell dafür entwickelt wurde, die strengen Leistungsanforderungen und Standards im Fahrzeugbau zu erfüllen. Arnitel® C, eine wegweisende Technologie für Drahtisolierungen und Kabelummantelungen, vereint die höchste Beständigkeit aller TPE–E gegen Wärmealterung mit halogenfreier Flammwidrigkeit und überlegener Hydrolysebeständigkeit gegenüber anderen Copolyesterelastomeren. Dank seiner ausgezeichneten Abriebbeständigkeit erschließt das neue Material außerdem extrem dünne Beschichtungen, die das Gewicht und Volumen der Drähte und Kabel reduzieren. Neben Kfz-Motorkabeln eignet sich Arnitel® C auch ideal für weitere Extrusionsanwendungen, wie Kabelbaumteile, Wellrohre und Schläuche.
22.04.2008
Solutia® Unveils New Grade of Vydyne® Product
SHANGHAI (April 17, 2008) – Solutia Inc., one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of nylon 66, announces its latest, enhanced, flame-retardant product, GW350. Developed under the Vydyne® brand name, GW350 offers superior toughness and elongation and meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) requirements. GW350 is a material primarily designed for E/E applications, especially those used in manufacturing household appliances.
22.04.2008
Solutia® Boosts Production to Meet Growing Global Demand
ST. LOUIS (April 17, 2008) – To meet rising global demand for polyamide 66, Solutia Inc. plans to increase the production of its Vydyne® and Ascend® PA66 products by 68,000 metric tons in 2008.
