DSM to introduce bio- and/or recycled-based alternatives for its entire engineering plastics portfolio

DSM to introduce bio- and/or recycled-based alternatives for its entire engineering plastics portfolio. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR517)
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, today announces at the K-Show that its engineering plastics business will offer a full alternative range of its existing portfolio based on bio- and/or recycled-based materials by 2030. In this way, DSM Engineering Plastics is taking the next step in its sustainability journey in alignment with DSM’s purpose-led performance-driven strategy, enabling a circular and bio-based economy.

SABIC launches new XENOY HTX high-heat resin family to support vehicle lightweighting and electrification trends

Unfilled XENOY™ HTX resin can absorb significant energy and withstand plastic deformation in the event of a crash. SABIC is targeting the material for use as a lightweight metal replacement solution in new safety applications, such as side rockers designed to offer protection for battery modules mounted to the floor of EVs. At K 2019 today, global petrochemicals leader SABIC announced the launch of XENOY HTX resin, a polyester-based, high-heat technology that can enable the production of light, impact resistant and high performing structural automotive applications.

Nuevos compuestos de KRAIBURG TPE para aplicaciones en el exterior de los vehículos

Nuevos compuestos de KRAIBURG TPE para aplicaciones en el exterior de los vehículos. 
(Foto: © 2019 KRAIBURG TPE)KRAIBURG TPE amplía su gama de elastómeros termoplásticos (TPE) con la incorporación de eficientes compuestos. Los cuatro nuevos tipos de THERMOLAST® K son particularmente aptos para producir sofisticados componentes con combinación de material duro-blando y altas exigencias en lo que respecta a la calidad de las superficies y a la resistencia duradera a los agentes atmosféricos.

SABIC first in industry to launch polycarbonate based on certified renewable feedstock

SABIC launches polycarbonate based on certified renewable feedstock, a first in the industry.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced the launch of its polycarbonate (PC) based on certified renewable feedstock - a first in the industry, providing SABIC and its direct and ultimate customers with a solution that has the potential to reduce both CO2 emissions and the use of fossil feedstock during production.

Milliken’s newest DeltaMax Performance Modifier will help manufacturers of polypropylene impact copolymers to boost efficiency

Milliken’s newest DeltaMax™ Performance Modifier will help manufacturers of polypropylene impact copolymers to boost efficiency. (Photos © 2019 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR207)At K 2019, a global plastics industry conference in Dusseldorf, Germany, Milliken & Company will introduce the newest product in its family of DeltaMax Performance Modifiers. This latest addition is designed to expand use of the additive into all market segments, including food packaging.

Clariant’s latest ‘Symphony of Collaboration’ initiatives & sustainability designators make K 2019 debut 

Clariant reinforces its proactive commitment to deliver viable, innovation to the plastic waste challenge. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant prioritizes sustainability and collaborative action at K 2019 in several new initiatives supporting greater circularity and resource-efficiency for the plastics industry launched at the show.

KRAIBURG TPE establece nuevos estándares en el contacto con alimentos

Los nuevos compuestos THERMOLAST® K de las series FC/CM1 y FC/CM2 satisfacen las más altas exigencias respecto a la migración controlada de plásticos expuestos al contacto con alimentos y son aptos, entre otras cosas, para recipientes reutilizables tipo "tupper", jarras, válvulas dosificadoras, unidades con cierre hermético, etc. 
(Foto: © 2019 KRAIBURG TPE)Con sus dos nuevas series de compuestos, FC/CM1 y FC/CM2, KRAIBURG TPE cumple las principales normativas para las aplicaciones destinadas al contacto con alimentos: el Reglamento (UE) Nº 10/2011 en Europa y el Título 21 del Código de Regulaciones Federales (CFR) de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA). Estas nuevas series han sido desarrolladas especialmente para el contacto con alimentos grasos y se destacan, además, por una agradable sensación táctil y su mejora en las propiedades organolépticas. Su espectro de aplicaciones incluye —entre otras— envases reutilizables, válvulas dosificadoras y dispensadores de alimentos.

SABIC unveils new TRUCIRCLE range of breakthrough circular polymer solutions at K 2019

Vinventions, leader in wine closure design and engineering, will reveal its fully sustainable and certified circular BlueLine wine closures prototype. SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is launching its pioneering range of circular solutions to help manufacturers address one the planet’s most urgent sustainability challenges – the reduction of mixed plastic waste. Under the theme ‘Making a World of Difference Together’, SABIC is at K 2019 in Dusseldorf, Germany from 16-23 October where it has unveiled its TRUCIRCLE initiative for circular solutions.