Clariant launches major climate campaign: Free N2O-removal catalyst for nitric acid producers worldwide

Clariant’s EnviCat N2O-S catalyst (left) removes N2O from the tail gas of nitric acid plants and converts it into harmless nitrogen and oxygen.Clariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, today launched a major global campaign to reduce the climate change impact of nitrous oxide (N2O). Drawing on decades of catalyst research expertise, the company has developed the EnviCat N2O-S catalyst, which is proven to remove up to 95% of N2O generated as a by-product of nitric acid production*[1]. Clariant is now offering a free fill of EnviCat N2O-S to 10 nitric acid producers who do not have N2O off-gas treatment in place. Through the campaign, the company intends to help avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to several million tons of CO2 every year.

Mondi honoured with Hungaropack award for sustainable paper-based FlexiBag

Mondi honoured with Hungaropack award for sustainable paper-based FlexiBag. 
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Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has taken home a Hungaropack award for its sustainable paper-based FlexiBag at this year’s contest organised by the Hungarian Association of Packaging and Materials Handling.

SABIC’s next-gen anti-static LNP™ compounds help customers address tightening ATEX regulations for explosive environments

SABIC’s new LNP™ STAT-KON™ DD000XI and LNP™ STAT-LOY™ D3000IEU6 compounds offer enhanced anti-static performance for applications regulated under the European Union’s increasingly stringent ATEX directive governing equipment used in explosive atmospheres. The new technologies can potentially be used for electronics enclosures, automation equipment, equipment housings, lighting fixtures, safety gear and hand-held devices such as flashlights.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, launched today new LNP™ STAT-KON™ and LNP™ STAT-LOY™ compounds. The products offer enhanced anti-static performance for applications regulated under the European Union’s increasingly stringent ATEX directive governing equipment used in explosive atmospheres. The new technologies can potentially replace less-effective metals and coated or filled polymers in electronics enclosures, automation equipment, equipment housings, lighting fixtures, safety gear and hand-held devices such as flashlights.

Sanitized® Puretec technology delivers optimal antimicrobial performance for all fiber types

Sanitized® Puretec™ technology delivers optimal antimicrobial performance for all fiber types.
(Photo: SANITIZED AG, PR039) SANITIZED AG, the Swiss expert in antimicrobial solutions for longlasting freshness in textiles presents a new product portfolio: Sanitized® Puretec™. A non-leaching, metal-free and particle-free antimicrobial solution for textiles to prevent the buildup of odor-causing bacteria. The technology provides long-lasting effects without release of the active ingredient, making it a safe and sustainable solution even after many washes.

New TPE solution complies with global food-contact regulations

Today’s buyers are making informed decisions about the safety and health advantages of the goods and materials they buy. 
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Consumers are increasingly focusing on the safety and health benefits of goods and materials when making purchasing decisions. This means manufacturers have to ensure compliance with national and international food safety regulations in order to attract more customers. To meet this demand on a global level, KRAIBURG TPE now extends its offering of Food Contact TPEs with a new THERMOLAST® K series.

Belden Continues Forward-Thinking Innovation with New Q4 2021 Product Launches

Belden announces exciting product launches for Q4 2021. (Photo: Belden, PR505) Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of specialty networking solutions, today announced, announces several new Q4 2021 product launches designed to put safety, reliability and flexibility at the forefront in enterprise and industrial environments

Wereld Diabetes Dag, 14 november 2021 - BENEO over ‘Toegankelijkheid van diabeteszorg -

Wereld Diabetes Dag, 14 november 2021: BENEO over ‘Toegankelijkheid van diabeteszorg’. (Foto: BENEO, PR007)Dit jaar vestigde de Wereld Diabetes Dag (14 november), een initiatief van de Internationale Diabetes Federatie (IDF), de aandacht op de noodzaak tot wereldwijde verbetering van de toegankelijkheid tot preventie en zorg voor mensen met of die het risico lopen op diabetes. Volgens de IDF omvat dit toegang tot medicatie, waaronder insuline, zelfmonitoring, voorlichting en onderwijs over diabetes, toegang tot een gezonde voeding, alsmede een veilige plaats om te sporten.

SONGWON invests in capacity expansion for semiconductor chemicals production

SONGWONToday, Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. announced that it is investing in expanding its chemical production capacity for semiconductors.