Mitsubishi Chemical Unveils High-Bio-Content BENEBiOL™ Polycarbonate Diol
October 29, 2024 – Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) has unveiled its latest breakthrough, BENEBiOL™, a polycarbonate diol with a significantly higher bio-based content. This groundbreaking product will make its debut at the 4th Sustainable Materials Exhibition, held at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, at the end of October. According to MCG, BENEBiOL™ is the…
Plastic’s Hidden Toxic Legacy: Chemical Complexity Challenges Circular Economy Goals
May 19, 2025 – The widespread use of plastic products in modern society masks a critical challenge: the chemical complexity inherent in their composition. To impart flexibility, flame resistance, and weatherability, manufacturers often incorporate a cocktail of chemical additives into plastics. However, the risks (potential risks) these additives pose to environmental health and human safety…
Recycled Plastics: Pioneering High-Value Applications through Five Key Innovations
March 28, 2025 – The recycled plastic industry is undergoing a “high-value” transformation, driven by the global “dual carbon” goals and the need to combat plastic pollution. Traditionally low-end recycled materials are finding new applications, expanding from daily chemical packaging to automotive components, and from electronic products to high-end textile fabrics. Through technological innovation and…
Revolutionizing Outdoor Plastics: Advanced Color Masterbatches for Sports Seats
November 26, 2024 – Revolutionizing Sports Seating: The Science Behind Color Masterbatch Formulation for Durable, Weather-Resistant Plastic Seats In the realm of sports stadiums, plastic seating stands as a pivotal spectator infrastructure, where comfort and safety are paramount. To meet these demands, plastic seats must embody a blend of aesthetic appeal, structural robustness, and extended…
Feasibility Study Deal: NEXTCHEM’s NXRe™ to Boost PMMA Sustainable Recycling at Röhm Site
December 31, 2025 – MAIRE Group has announced that its subsidiary NEXTCHEM, through its unit MyRemono, has secured a site – specific feasibility study project from Röhm. The primary focus of this study is to plan and potentially construct a dedicated plant for the chemical recycling of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) waste at Röhm’s production site…
Clariant Defends Against EU Antitrust Claims: Cites 2020 Fine as Precedent in Ongoing Litigation
June 4, 2025 – International chemical giant Clariant has been thrust into a fresh antitrust litigation storm after receiving a €1 billion damages lawsuit filed by the Dutch OMV Group at the Amsterdam Court on May 26. This marks the fifth such legal action against Clariant in the past two years, intensifying scrutiny over its…
2024’s Top HDPE Drainage Pipe Brands Revealed in Prestigious Industry List
September 05, 2024 – The recently released “2024 Top Ten Brands List in the HDPE Drainage Pipe Industry” has uncovered the leading brands in this field in the Chinese market. This highly anticipated list, led by industry leaders such as Liansu, Zhongcai Pipeline, and Chuanlu Plastic, utilizes advanced big data algorithms and artificial intelligence technology,…
Revolutionizing the Streamline Masterbatch Industry: The Rise of Innovative Formulas, Processes, and Technologies
August 06, 2024 – The Streamline Masterbatch Industry Undergoes Radical Transformation Amidst Formula, Process, and Technological Innovations The streamline masterbatch sector is undergoing a profound transformation, with the emergence of novel formulations, processes, technologies, and manufacturing methodologies, revitalizing this traditional domain. This article delves into the intricacies of these innovations, showcasing how they are reshaping…
Transforming Times: China’s Oil & Gas Sector Faces Change Amid New Growth Prospects
March 6, 2025 – China’s Oil and Gas Industry Navigates Turbulent Waters, Embraces New Opportunities As the world enters a new era of turbulence and transformation, China’s oil and gas industry finds itself amidst a complex external environment marked by great power rivalries, cooling trade relations, and potential disruptions in the industrial chain. This landscape…
Financial Woes Force Lotte Chemical to Halt Yeosu Facilities
December 9, 2024 – In a recent announcement, Lotte Chemical Corporation of South Korea has revealed that due to ongoing financial difficulties and a challenging market environment, it will indefinitely suspend operations at some of its petrochemical complex facilities in Yeosu. This shutdown will affect the second plant, including production lines for PET, ethylene glycol…