Solvay Eliminates the need for Fluorosurfactants in its Tecnoflon® FKM Portfolio

Solvay eliminates the need for PFAS-based process aids in its Tecnoflon® FKM portfolio. 
(Photo: Solvay, PR030)Solvay, a global market leader in fluorochemistry, is introducing to the market a new portfolio of high-quality Tecnoflon® peroxide curable fluoroelastomers (FKM) produced without the use of fluorosurfactants (PFAS-based process aids) or any other polymerisation surfactant.

Devan lives up to its sustainability legacy and expands cooling technology range

Devan ChemicalsHeimtextil Frankfurt 2022 is not really the winter fair people are used to visit. Temperatures will be more summer-like. For Devan, the same recipe holds though: launch novel technologies to the Home Textiles market!

Long-term safety and reliable stability: High Resistance TPE for cosmetics

With High Resistance TPE for Cosmetics, KRAIBURG TPE is expanding its portfolio to include a compound series that withstands contact with particularly demanding ingredients, including isododecane. (Image: © 2022 KRAIBURG TPE)In the packaging sector, isododecane and similar substances are a challenge for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). If a material has not been specifically developed for use in the field of cosmetics, there is a risk that modifications such as swelling or degradation of the material may occur. This particularly affects products that are based on water-resistant formulations. With High Resistance TPE for Cosmetics, KRAIBURG TPE is introducing a product development that reliably meets standard requirements over the long term.

INEOS Styrolution introduces first sustainable styrenics products with superior weathering resistance based on bio-attribution

Window profiles and car spoiler, typical applications for Luran S © Shutterstock.Frankfurt, June 15, 2022 - INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has today announced the introduction of the company’s first sustainable ASA solution. INEOS Styrolution’s Luran® S material is now also available as Luran S ECO with up to 50% bio-attributed content.

INEOS Styrolution extends its line of sustainable SBC products by a 100% bio-attributed option

Typical Styrolux application © INEOS Styrolution.INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has today announced the introduction of its first SBC products produced from 100% bio-attributed feedstock. The new solution is available for INEOS Styrolution’s Styrolux® and Styroflex® product lines.

Indaver and INEOS Styrolution sign offtake agreement for recycled styrene monomer

© Image courtesy of Indaver.Indaver, a leading player in the European waste industry, and INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, have signed an offtake agreement today giving INEOS Styrolution access to styrene monomer (“SM”) produced from post-consumer waste at Indaver’s planned depolymerisation plant.

Perstorp introduces the world’s first 2-Ethylhexanol partly based on renewables

Perstorp introduces the world’s first 2-Ethylhexanol partly based on renewables. 
(Photo: Perstorp)Leading specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp introduces 2-Ethylhexanol based on 25% renewable raw material according to a traceable mass balance concept. 2-EH Pro 25 is designed to reduce the carbon footprint throughout the value chain where it is used to support sustainable sourcing of renewable and recycled raw materials. It is the latest addition to Perstorp’s rapidly expanding ISCC PLUS-certified portfolio of Pro-Environment products.

Solvay lanceert nieuwe biosurfactanten voor koolstofneutrale en circulaire schoonheidsverzorgingsproducten

Solvay lanceert nieuwe biosurfactanten voor koolstofneutrale en circulaire schoonheidsverzorgingsproducten. 
(Foto: Solvay, PR025)Solvay, een toonaangevende leverancier van cosmetica-ingrediënten, heeft Mirasoft® SL L60 en Mirasoft® SL A60 geïntroduceerd - twee nieuwe hoogwaardige biosurfactanten die de ontwikkeling van duurzame schoonheidsverzorgingsproducten mogelijk maken. Mirasoft® SL L60 en Mirasoft® SL A60 zijn gebaseerd op raapzaadolie en suiker met een lage milieu- en koolstofvoetafdruk en zijn geschikt voor een breed gamma toepassingen in schoonheidsverzorging, zoals shampoos, conditioners, douchegels, gezichtsreinigers en crèmes.