Titanium Dioxide Exports: China’s Struggle Amidst Global Restrictions
October 24, 2024 – China’s Titanium Dioxide Exports Face Fluctuations and Challenges China’s titanium dioxide (TiO2) export market has recently encountered volatility, with the latest customs data revealing a decrease in September 2024 exports. The export volume for the month stood at 146,800 tons, marking a decline of 13,900 tons or 8.65% compared to August,…
Innovations in Polyolefin Foam: Enhancing Insulation with COC Technology
October 24, 2024 – Polyolefin foam, a lightweight and versatile material, has demonstrated extensive application potential in various sectors including packaging, construction, and automotive. This type of foam plastic, based on polyolefin, forms a unique pore structure through the expansion of blowing agents at high temperatures. This not only reduces material density but also significantly…
Multiple Factors Hit China’s Chemical Exports: A Closer Look
October 24, 2024 – China’s chemical enterprises are currently grappling with a severe challenge: a dearth of orders. The latest data released by the General Administration of Customs reveals a notable decline in China’s import and export figures for the first three quarters of 2024. Specifically, in September, China’s imports saw a year-on-year growth of…
Polypropylene Market Struggles Amid Falling Crude Oil Prices
October 23, 2024 – Polypropylene Market Faces Challenges Amidst Falling Crude Oil Prices The polypropylene market has been experiencing a sluggish performance, influenced by a combination of factors. The continuous decline in crude oil prices has significantly weakened the cost support, causing futures markets to retreat from their highs. This shift has generally dampened market…
Q4 Polyolefin Market: Weak Trends but Arbitrage Opportunities Emerge
October 23, 2024 – Polyolefin Market Forecast: Weak Trends with Potential Arbitrage Opportunities in Q4 As we enter the fourth quarter of 2024, the polyolefin market is anticipated to continue its weak trend, with price movements expected to be strong initially but weaken subsequently. Both supply and demand are projected to grow; however, the risks…
Polyplastics Introduces Sustainable LAPEROS® bG-LCP for a Greener Future
October 23, 2024 – Global Engineering Plastics Leader Polyplastics Unveils Sustainable Innovation with LAPEROS® bG-LCP Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a leading player in the engineering plastics industry, has recently announced a significant breakthrough with the introduction of LAPEROS® bG-LCP. This latest addition to their product portfolio is a sustainable solution crafted from biomass-derived materials using the…
Shandong Port’s Sea-Rail Express Boosts Titanium Dioxide Exports
October 23, 2024 – Shandong Port Logistics Group has announced the successful launch of a new sea-rail express line connecting Jiaozuo, Henan Province, with Qingdao Port in Shandong since July. This innovative initiative links inland cargo sources with maritime resources through an efficient sea-rail transportation mode, opening up a fast and efficient logistics channel for…
The Science Behind Polyethylene’s Melting Point: Shaping Industries
October 23, 2024 – Polyethylene (PE), a vital thermoplastic used across packaging, construction, electronics, and healthcare, sees its melting point as a crucial parameter in materials science, significantly influencing its application characteristics and processing conditions. With a melting point range roughly spanning from 105°C to 135°C, the exact value depends on the polymer’s molecular structure…
Japanese Nano-Calcium Carbonate Firms Lead Global Market with Advanced Technologies
October 23, 2024 – Japanese Nano-Calcium Carbonate Industry Demonstrates Robust Strength, with Multiple Companies Leading the Global Market Japanese companies such as Shiroishi Kogyo Co., Ltd., Maruo Calcium, and Takehara Chemical have established a prominent presence in the nano-calcium carbonate sector, thanks to their advanced technologies and extensive experience. Shiroishi Kogyo, a pioneer in the…
TotalEnergies Debuts Advanced Supertough 12AST05: Revolutionizing Film Applications with VLLDPE
October 22, 2024 – TotalEnergies Unveils Advanced Supertough 12AST05: A Breakthrough VLLDPE for Versatile Film Applications TotalEnergies has recently introduced Advanced Supertough 12AST05, an innovative very low linear density polyethylene (VLLDPE) product tailored to meet the diverse needs of film applications. This new offering marks a significant expansion of TotalEnergies’ metallocene polyethylene product line, spanning…