FSSAI’s rPET Ruling: Catalyzing India’s Circular Economy in Packaging
April 22, 2025 – The packaging industry in India has received a significant policy boost. Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) officially approved the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) for food contact materials. This decision is regarded as a crucial milestone in India’s journey towards sustainable development, poised to reshape…
Unveiling the Culprits: What Causes Yellowing in Recycled PET Bottle Flakes?
April 22, 2025 – In the realm of recycled plastics, the yellowing of recycled PET bottle flakes has long been a major obstacle hindering their high-value utilization. As one of the most widely used recycled plastic varieties globally, the color stability of PET bottle flakes plays a decisive role in their expansion into fields such…
SMI’s Innovative Solution Paves the Way for Label-Free Packaging Revolution
April 22, 2025 – A new packaging trend is quietly emerging in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, with label-free bottles gaining significant popularity. Portuguese company Carvalhelhos, which adheres to the concepts of sustainable development and environmental responsibility, has successfully created new PET and recycled PET (rPET) containers without plastic labels, leveraging SMI’s EBS 8…
Polypropylene Revolution: Suzhou Firm’s Anti-Shrinkage Tech Nears Commercialization
April 20, 2025 – The field of chemical materials research and development has witnessed another innovative achievement. The patent application for “A Preparation Method of Anti-Shrinkage Polypropylene Material” submitted by Suzhou Runjia Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd. in November 2024 has entered the public notification stage. This technological innovation is expected to bring new breakthroughs in…
Lihong’s Innovative Feeding Device Patent: Transforming Color Masterbatch Machine Operations
April 20, 2025 – A newly granted utility model patent that promises to revolutionize the feeding technology of color masterbatch machines has recently captured the industry’s attention. The patent titled “A Feeding Device for Color Masterbatch Machines,” applied for by Guangdong Lihong Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. in June 2024, has now been officially authorized. This…
Bio – Degradable and High – Tech: Tongchuan’s Dual – Engine Project Growth
April 20, 2025 – In the production workshop of Shaanxi Zhongyu New Material Technology Co., Ltd. in Yaozhou District, Tongchuan City, the rumble of machinery fills the air. Workers skillfully operate the equipment as bags of fully biodegradable plastic bags and eco-friendly disposable tableware roll off the production line in an orderly manner, presenting a…
Huayi’s 5.5B Yuan Project in Guangxi Reaches Key Equipment Installation Milestone
April 20, 2025 – The chemical industry in Guangxi has witnessed significant construction progress. On April 12, the integrated project of hydrogen peroxide-based propylene oxide (HPPO) and polyether polyols by Guangxi Huayi Chlor-Alkali Company achieved a crucial breakthrough. The extraction tower, a core equipment of the 300,000-ton-per-year hydrogen peroxide unit, was successfully hoisted and then…
Invista’s New Push: Renewed ISCC PLUS Certifications across Global Sites
April 20, 2025 – Invista, a global leader in the chemical intermediates, polymers, and fibers of the nylon and polypropylene value chains, has embarked on a new chapter in sustainable development certification. Following its successful market entry with the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) system accreditation in 2024, Invista announced on April 16…
100 Million Yuan Investment: Komair’s Colored Masterbatch Project Set to Revitalize Industry
April 19, 2025 – In the Circular Economy Industrial Park of Xianrendu Town, a bustling construction scene unfolds. At the site of the 12,000 – ton – per – year colored masterbatch project invested 100 million yuan by Hubei Komair Technology Co., Ltd., construction machinery operates non – stop, and workers are racing against time…
Unveiling the Secrets: Steps to Perfect Automotive Paint Matching
April 19, 2025 – The precise formulation of automotive paint is not only crucial for a vehicle’s aesthetic appeal but also a highly specialized task that demands meticulous attention to technical details and operational nuances. To achieve a perfect match with the original car paint, every step in the process, from obtaining the original color…