26-08-2021
Taking hygiene measures to prevent hospital-acquired infections:
A case study at the University Hospital Basel confirms the high effectiveness of an antimicrobial coating on adhesive films
In a clinical study that lasted several months, the effectiveness of antimicrobial treated surfaces against hospital pathogens was examined under real-life conditions at the University Hospital Basel in Switzerland. The research team, headed by Prof. Dr. Andreas Widmer and Dr. R. Frei, confirmed that the Sanitized® treated adhesive film developed jointly with Hexis S.A.S. has 98 % effectiveness against microbes. The results were first published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal “Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control”. The study was supported by Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency.
26-08-2021
INEOS Styrolution presents first post-consumer recycled styrenics solutions for the automotive industry at PIAE in Mannheim, Germany
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, will present the latest styrenics based automotive applications at the “Plastics in Automotive Engineering Conference” in Mannheim, Germany, on September 8 and 9. Exhibits will include automotive interior and exterior applications – as well as the first tests with recycled specialty styrenics materials.
26-08-2021
Airnov’s active packaging range expanded with new flavors of Aroma-Can® drop-in canisters
Airnov Healthcare Packaging, a global leader in controlled atmosphere packaging, has expanded its range of Aroma-Can® products to incorporate a wider range of flavors and scents.
25-08-2021
Sustainability certification criteria document now open for public comment
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainability certification for the printing industry, announced today the public review period for Version 4.0 of its certification criteria. SGP certification is attainable by top sustainability leaders in the printing industry who complete the rigorous certification requirements and comprehensive facility audit evaluating the three areas of sustainability – people, planet and profit.
25-08-2021
La Corte d’appello per i marchi dell’UE riafferma la sentenza che accerta che CoorsTek è autorizzata a produrre e commercializzare componenti per protesi d’anca impiantabili in ceramica “rosa”
CoorsTek, produttore leader a livello mondiale di ceramiche tecniche, ha annunciato la decisione della Corte d’appello per i marchi dell’UE di Parigi di confermare la precedente sentenza dell’Alta Corte per marchi dell’UE di Parigi a favore della possibilità per l’azienda di produrre e commercializzare i propri componenti impiantabili in ceramica CeraSurf®-p "rosa". Questa decisione rappresenta l’ultima sentenza contro CeramTec GmbH nella causa originariamente presentata nel 2013 da CeramTec, che sosteneva che lo sviluppo e la commercializzazione di CeraSurf®-p da parte di CoorsTek per applicazioni ortopediche violassero direttamente le registrazioni del marchio dell’Unione europea da parte di CeramTec, ora invalidate, per componenti per protesi d’anca in ceramica rosa.
23-08-2021
Clariant acquires remaining 70% in Brazilian Personal Care specialty company Beraca to seize full control
Clariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemicals company, has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 70% in Brazilian Personal Care Specialties company Beraca from the founding Sabará family. Clariant has held a 30% stake in the company since 2015. The purchase price will not be disclosed. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in Q4 2021.
19-08-2021
SABIC launches NORYL™ polyol for cast polyurethanes, simultaneously increasing hardness and elasticity to help extend the life of industrial applications
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced NORYL™ AP2001G polyol for cast polyurethane (PU) applications. By partially replacing polypropylene glycol (PPG) or polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMG), this oligomer of polyphenylene ether (PPE) improves the performance of cast PU systems by increasing both hardness and elasticity – properties that have been difficult to improve simultaneously until now. In addition, NORYL AP2001G polyol provides resistance to oils, moisture, abrasion, tearing and heat, helping cast PU parts withstand extreme conditions and potentially lengthen their useful life. Potential applications include mining drill bits, screens and protective pipe liners for slurry transport; components for hydraulic, robotic and conveying equipment; and wheels, casters and rollers.
19-08-2021
Avery Dennison’s WB0030 wash-off adhesive has been approved by Returpack and Infinitum for PET bottle recycling
In Scandinavia, demand for labels that enable PET recycling is growing and new regulations are prioritizing this type of packaging over glass. However, labeling technology for PET beverage bottles must follow guidelines established by the bottle deposit systems Returpack in Sweden and Infinitum in Norway.
