Thermoplastic elastomers of KRAIBURG TPE comply with new VDI guideline 2017

KRAIBURG TPE’s thermoplastic elastomers in the THERMOLAST® M family meet the new VDI 2017 guideline that for the first time regulates the basic characteristics profile of medical grade plastics for medical products – from the raw materials permitted through to change control management.
(Image: © 2019 KRAIBURG TPE)KRAIBURG TPE announces that its THERMOLAST® M compounds meet the requirements of the guideline 2017 for medical grade plastics (MGPs) passed by the Association of German Engineers (VDI) in July 2019. Intended as a guideline for manufacturers and users of plastics for medical products, the VDI guideline 2017 regulates the requirements qualified MGPs have to meet, from basic requirements to formulation consistency and change management through to withdrawal terms.

Milliken increases investment in Asia with new Singapore manufacturing facility

Milliken increases investment in Asia with new Singapore manufacturing facility.
(Photo © 2019 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR212)Milliken & Company, recognized as a worldwide leader of plastic additives and colorants, announced today plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art chemical manufacturing plant and knowledge center in Asia.

Avery Dennison ‘World of Science’ to showcase breakthrough technology at Labelexpo Europe 2019

A World of Science. 
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR429)Visitors to Labelexpo Europe 2019 will be the first to learn about the newest Avery Dennison breakthrough technology, to be launched at the show, which runs Sept. 24-27 at Brussels Expo in Belgium.

Clariant to significantly expand production of maleic anhydride catalysts in China

Clariant’s production complex in Panjin, Liaoning province – the location of the expanded state-of-the-art maleic anhydride catalyst plant. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced it will significantly expand the capacity of its catalysts production facility in Panjin, Liaoning province, Northeast China. A double-digit CHF million investment will further optimize the existing facility and enable the creation of a new state-of-the-art production line for Clariant’s SynDane maleic anhydride (MA) catalyst.

INEOS Styrolution introduces new Luran® S 778T G2 UV ASA grade for innovative window facades

Window facade, stock photo.INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today introduces a new ASA (“acrylonitrile styrene acrylate”) grade offering excellent weatherability and a high surface quality. In combination with properties like a high dimensional stability, the material excels in structural parts for outdoor applications such as window facades.

Clariant Additive Masterbatch Makes Black Plastic Packaging ‘Visible’ to Sorting Systems

Tests on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) also showed positive results (see graph). HDPE with CESA-IR shows a curve similar to the uncolored HDPE curve and distinct from the LDPE curve and allowing for easy separation. PET and C-PET sheet and film were also tested by TOMRA Sorting Recycling, with similarly positive results. 
(Graph: Clariant)New Clariant CESA®-IR additive masterbatches are now available to make dark-colored plastics visible to the near-infrared (NIR) sensors used in automated polymer sorting systems. While many companies use black packaging to brand their prestige products, the problems it poses in recycling systems has led to calls for black to be phased out of the palette. The new masterbatches help to resolve that issue and allows increased recycling rates in Europe and elsewhere.

First Devan R-Vital® CBD-infused textiles hit the market

Devan ChemicalsWith the recent launch of Acabada ProActiveWear, the first CBD-infused textiles are officially hitting the market. The fabric treatment behind the CBD-infused textiles was developed by Devan Chemicals, a Belgian company specialized in functional finishes for the worldwide textile markets.

TE Connectivity’s TKM & BKM - Hand Writable Self-Laminating Vinyl labels meet compliance for identification of wires, cables and pipes

TE Connectivity’s TKM/BKM hand writable, self-laminating vinyl labels can withstand temperatures from -30°C (-22°F) up to 120°C (248°F). 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR386)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has released the TKM and BKM series of hand-writeable, self-laminating labels.