Major Deal: Dow Chemical Offloads Soft Packaging Adhesive Biz to Arkema
December 4, 2024 – Dow Chemical Completes $150 Million Sale of Soft Packaging Adhesive Business to Arkema Global chemical giant Dow Chemical has announced the successful completion of the sale of its soft packaging composite adhesive business, part of its Packaging & Specialty Plastics division, to Arkema, a leading player in the global specialty materials…
Caprolactam in China: Growth, Expansion, and the Path Ahead
December 4, 2024 – China’s Caprolactam Market: Growth, Expansion, and the Need for Innovation China’s caprolactam market has witnessed remarkable growth dynamics in recent years, with the apparent consumption soaring to 4.9795 million tons in 2023, marking a 16.68% increase from the previous year. Despite this surge, the self-sufficiency rate slightly declined to 98.81%. Notably,…
Breakthroughs in Thermoplastic Composites: Teijin Carbon Fibers Leads the Way
December 4, 2024 – Teijin Carbon Fibers Announces Breakthroughs in Thermoplastic Composites Market Teijin Carbon Fibers, a global leader in carbon fiber production and formerly known as Toho Tenax Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, has recently unveiled its latest advancements in the thermoplastic composites market. As a long-standing pioneer in the carbon fiber industry, Teijin’s…
Sealing Industry on the Rise: Embracing Opportunities through Innovation
December 4, 2024 – Sealing Industry Embraces New Growth Opportunities: Innovation and Service as Key to Success The sealing industry, a seemingly unassuming yet crucial sector, is poised for new growth opportunities amidst the booming development of automobiles, machinery, electronics, chemicals, and more. These small components, known as seals, bear the weight of ensuring the…
Chroma Color Debuts ChromaFresh: Elevating Sensory Experience in Color Additives
December 4, 2024 – Chroma Color Unveils ChromaFresh: A Revolutionary Sensory Addition to Color Masterbatches In a groundbreaking move, Chroma Color has announced the launch of its innovative ChromaFresh product line, a series of color additives that not only introduce a new sensory dimension to color concentrates but also significantly enhance the appeal of various…
Masterbatches & Pigments: Differences that Matter in Plastic Coloring
December 3, 2024 – Exploring the Distinct World of Colorants: Pigment Powders vs. Color Masterbatches In the realm of plastic coloring, two prominent players stand out: pigment powders and color masterbatches. These colorants, though often used interchangeably, possess distinct differences that span their advantages, disadvantages, production methods, and application outcomes. Starting with their merits, color masterbatches…
Eco-Friendly Modified Plastics: The Future of Sustainable Materials
December 3, 2024 – Modified Plastics: A Pioneering Force in the New Materials Sector Modified plastics, renowned for their exceptional electrical, magnetic, heat-resistant, and flame-retardant properties, have been making waves in various industries including home appliances, automotive, and electronics in recent years. These innovative materials, derived from the modification of common polymer resins through physical,…
The Importance of Solubility Parameter in Chemical Industry Applications
December 3, 2024 – Solubility Parameter: The Key to Unlocking Polymer Compatibility in the Chemical Industry In the realm of chemicals, the Solubility Parameter (SP) stands as a pivotal physical constant, measuring the miscibility of liquid materials. This parameter not only directly reflects the cohesive energy density of materials but also determines the compatibility between…
Breakthrough at Tianjin Petrochemical: New High Melt Index PE Product Launched
December 3, 2024 – Tianjin Petrochemical has announced a significant breakthrough in the domestic polyethylene market with the successful development and inaugural production of PE-L H2799D, a new polyethylene product boasting the highest melt index in China. This remarkable achievement, with a melt index surpassing 150 grams per 10 minutes, not only fills a gap…
Sinopec’s CPWP Technology: Revolutionizing Plastic Recycling
December 3, 2024 – A groundbreaking achievement has been made in the field of plastic recycling as Sinopec’s Research Institute of Petroleum Processing (RIPP) successfully developed and dispatched the proprietary Reduced Volume & Efficient Dechlorination (RDC) unit reactor for waste plastic. This pivotal equipment, which recently passed its factory acceptance test, has embarked on its…