Colombian Anti-Dumping Ruling Affects Chinese Polypropylene Exports
January 2, 2025 – Colombia Imposes Anti-Dumping Measures on Chinese Polypropylene Nonwoven Fabrics The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism of Colombia has recently issued a significant announcement, No. 411, in its official gazette, rendering a final anti-dumping determination on specific polypropylene nonwoven fabric products originating from China. The ruling outlines the implementation of anti-dumping…
US Ports Handle Massive Container Imports Before Tariff Deadline
February 11, 2025 – Record-Breaking US Container Imports in January Amid Tariff-Driven Stockpiling Frenzy As the looming “February 4th Tariff Day” threatened by Donald Trump drew near, the volume of container imports into the United States unexpectedly surged to an all-time high for the month of January. According to the latest data from Descartes, a…
Unveiling the World of Antibacterial Agents for Rubber & Plastic Materials
April 11, 2025 – In the application realm of rubber and plastic materials, a highly significant type of functional additive is quietly playing a crucial role. This is the antibacterial agent for rubber and plastic. The primary function of this additive is to inhibit or kill microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and molds on the…
When Your Car’s Paint Fades: Risks, Reasons, and Remedies
May 13, 2025 – When the paint of your beloved car subtly changes color, it’s not just about aesthetics; it could be a crucial “health warning” from your vehicle. For car owners, learning scientific methods to deal with paint discoloration and understanding the potential risks involved has become an essential part of vehicle maintenance. The…
Mitsubishi Chemical Halts Investment in Louisiana MMA Facility
January 18, 2025 – Mitsubishi Chemical has announced its decision to terminate plans for a new MMA monomer plant in Louisiana, USA. This determination was made during the advancement of front-end engineering design and regulatory permitting processes. The company had originally intended to construct a 350,000-tonne-per-year MMA monomer facility in the Geismar area of the…
Coal-Based POE Technology: A Breakthrough for Energy, Economy, and Environment
November 26, 2024 – A groundbreaking achievement has been made in the continuous production technology of coal-based polyolefin elastomer (POE), marking a significant leap forward in various aspects including resource utilization, energy security, economic value, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation. In terms of resource utilization and energy security, this coal-based POE technology has opened up…
UK Faces Uphill Battle in Plastic Film Recycling Ahead of 2027 Mandate
May 18, 2025 -The UK is bracing for a significant challenge in plastic film recycling as the 2027 deadline for mandatory recycling requirements approaches, necessitating the urgent establishment of a scalable and economically viable recycling system. Currently, both the recycling infrastructure and public awareness in the UK fall short of the demands posed by this…
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…
Titanium Dioxide: Meeting the Evolving Demands of the Coatings Industry
August 19, 2024 – With the thriving development of the coatings industry in recent years, titanium dioxide, as a critical raw material, has seen increasingly stringent performance requirements. Nowadays, titanium dioxide must not only exhibit excellent dispersibility and covering power but also maintain extremely low impurity levels. To meet these high standards, production techniques for…
BASF’s Ultramid® T7000 Bridges the Gap Between PA66 and PPA
December 1, 2024 – BASF has unveiled a groundbreaking PA/PPA blend, Ultramid® T7000, designed to bridge the market gap between PA66 and PPA, specifically tailored for replacing metal structural components. This innovative material, according to industry sources, boasts exceptional mechanical properties, outstanding dimensional stability, ease of injection molding, and a smooth surface finish, making it…