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SABIC Introduces Circular SABIC PP Made from Ocean-Bound Plastics for Sustainable Food Containers

October 22, 2024 – The chemical industry is actively exploring new avenues for sustainable materials as environmental awareness continues to grow. Recently, global chemicals giant SABIC unveiled an innovative initiative, utilizing advanced recycled ocean-bound plastics (OBP) to produce its circular SABIC PP polypropylene. This not only aids in reducing marine pollution but also accelerates the…

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Exploring the Factors Behind Insufficient Blackness in Black Color Masterbatch

October 22, 2024 – In recent times, the application of black color masterbatch in the chemical industry has faced challenges with users reporting insufficient blackness in their products. This issue has sparked widespread attention within the industry regarding the quality and usage of black color masterbatch. So, what are the underlying factors contributing to the…

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Syensqo’s Changshu Base Achieves Key Milestone in Polymer Composite Material Expansion

October 22, 2024 – Syensqo Corporation has recently announced the successful completion of trial production for the first phase of its polymer composite material expansion and renovation project at its production base in Changshu. This significant milestone was achieved during the third quarter of this year. The first phase of the project boasts a “quick-change…

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Extended Producer Responsibility: A Global Strategy to Combat Plastic Pollution

October 22, 2024 – Plastic, a staple of modern life, permeates our daily routines at an unprecedented pace, from smartphones to clothing, furniture to food packaging. However, the environmental issues it poses have become increasingly severe. Alarming statistics reveal that the global annual generation of plastic waste is spiraling, with projections indicating a surge to…

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Xunten Cable Material Technology Secures Innovative FEP Black Masterbatch Patent

October 21, 2024 – Huzhou-based Xunten Cable Material Technology Co., Ltd. has made a notable stride in technological innovation, securing a patent from the National Intellectual Property Administration for “An Innovative System and Process for the Preparation of FEP Black Masterbatch Raw Materials,” with the authorization announcement number CN 116330521 B. The patent application process,…

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Jiangsu Pulimate’s Innovative Black Color Masterbatch Drying Device Receives Patent

October 21, 2024 – Jiangsu Pulimate New Material Co., Ltd. has recently made a significant breakthrough in the field of drying equipment technology, earning a patent from the National Intellectual Property Administration for “A Drying Device for Black Color Masterbatch,” with the authorization announcement number CN 221756567 U. This patent, dated back to February of…

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Titanium Market Insights: China’s September Imports Decline, Yet Yearly Growth Persists

October 21, 2024 – China’s titanium ore imports in September experienced a notable decline compared to the previous month, yet remained resilient on a year-over-year basis. Specifically, the nation imported a total of 268,000 tonnes of titanium ore, marking a substantial 57.1% decrease from August. However, this figure still represented a 6.2% increase when compared…

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Tianjin (Zhongda) Group’s Major Investment in Yangquan: First Phase Nears Completion

October 21, 2024 – A significant investment project in the outskirts of Yangquan, Shanxi Province, spearheaded by Tianjin (Zhongda) Group Co., Ltd., has reached a pivotal stage. The first phase of the Yangquan Jinwang Building Materials Factory, an automated production line capable of producing 1.5 million tons of calcium carbonate aggregates annually, is now undergoing…

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Nanzhao County’s Calcium Carbonate Industry: A Thriving Hub in Henan Province

October 21, 2024 – Nanzhao County, situated in Nanyang City, Henan Province, has transformed from a region where mountains and stones were once overlooked into a thriving hub for the calcium carbonate industry. The stones found here undergo meticulous processing and grinding, metamorphosing into raw materials for various pipelines, which find extensive applications in water…

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