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Innovations in Transparent Polypropylene: A Booming Industry
October 25, 2024 – Transparent Polypropylene Industry in China: Thriving and Innovating In recent years, China’s transparent polypropylene (PP) industry has witnessed robust growth, with production and sales consistently rising, making it one of the fastest-growing varieties of polypropylene products. The continuous introduction of new processes and varieties has led to an expansion in the…
Innovating Plastic Safety: Elementis Introduces CHARGUARD™ Flame Retardant Synergists
October 25, 2024 – Elementis, a global leader in specialty additives, has recently announced the expansion of its product line with the addition of plastic compounding applications, and the grand introduction of CHARGUARD™ organic clay-based flame retardant synergists. This innovative product is designed to significantly enhance the anti-dripping and charring efficiency of non-halogenated flame retardants,…
Mastering Transparent Plastics: From Material Selection to Injection Molding
October 25, 2024 – Plastic’s Ascendancy in Modern Industrial Applications: A Focus on Transparent Plastics In the relentless pursuit of enhanced material performance for modern industrial and daily products, plastics have emerged as a formidable contender, steadily replacing glass, particularly in optical instruments and packaging. This transition is primarily attributed to plastics’ advantages, including lightweight,…
Combating Plastic Aging: Causes, Effects, and Solutions
October 24, 2024 – Understanding Plastic Aging: Causes, Effects, and Prevention Plastic, an indispensable material in modern life, has always been under the spotlight for its performance and longevity. However, like humans undergoing aging and eventual demise, plastics too experience a gradual decline in performance due to aging. This article delves into the essence, manifestations,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…