

Combating the Aging of Titanium Dioxide for Whiter Plastic Products
January 24, 2025 – Combating the Yellowing of Titanium Dioxide in White Color Masterbatches for Plastics In the plastics industry, white color masterbatches serve as essential coloring agents, with the performance stability of their core component, titanium dioxide (TiO2), receiving constant attention. It is well-known that TiO2 undergoes inevitable aging and yellowing over extended periods…

Sinopec’s Yueyang Ethylene Project: A $5.3B Industrial Behemoth Forging Ahead
September 23, 2024 – The highly anticipated flagship project among Hunan Province’s “Top Ten Industrial Projects” in 2024, Sinopec’s Yueyang region (Hunan Petrochemical) 1 million metric tons per annum (MMTPA) ethylene refining and petrochemical integration project, is forging ahead at full speed, with its site preparation activities presenting a bustling scene of intense activity. In…

The Challenge of Green Straws: Navigating Cost and Sustainability in the Plastic Industry
March 5, 2025 – The Debate Over Straws Reignites Focus on Single-Use Plastics The recent controversy over straws across the ocean has once again brought single-use plastic products into the public spotlight. The Trump administration’s executive order to halt the procurement and mandatory use of paper straws, shifting back to promoting plastic straws, has sparked…

Groundbreaking Steel Grid Lift Marks Progress in China’s Polypropylene Plant Project
October 19, 2024 – A significant milestone has been achieved in the construction of a large-scale polypropylene plant project in China, as the steel grid structure of its three-dimensional warehouse has been successfully lifted into place. This marks a steady progression towards the next phase of the project’s development. The roof of this three-dimensional warehouse…

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…

Innovation in Tech: The Latest Breakthroughs
July 22 news, BASF’s Coatings division has recently announced the renewal of its agreement to source 100% renewable electricity for its automotive OEM coatings manufacturing facilities in Shanghai, China. This significant milestone underscores the division’s commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. Through a variety of methods, including Renewable Direct Power Purchase (R-DPP), International…

Exploring the Factors That Drive Polypropylene Price Fluctuations
September 03, 2024 – Polypropylene (PP), a widely used chemical raw material in various fields such as plastic products, fibers, and films, has its price fluctuations significantly impacting related industries. This article delves into the primary factors influencing PP prices and their specific effects on the market. The foremost influencer of PP prices is undoubtedly…

From Plastic to Paper: Exploring the Spectrum of Food Packaging Materials
May 20, 2025 – In our daily lives, food packaging bags serve an indispensable role, safeguarding the freshness and safety of food while offering consumers unparalleled convenience in carrying and using products. Given the diverse preservation needs of various food items, understanding the classification of food packaging bag materials is crucial. Plastic packaging bags, among…

Chengdu’s Foreign Investment Surges: Indoray Group Adds $30M to $2B Portfolio with New Biodegradable Plastics Venture
June 4, 2025 – Chengdu’s bioplastics industry landscape has gained a significant boost with a major foreign investment project announced by Indonesia’s Indoray Group. During a recent visit to the city, Executive Director Goh Boon Seng revealed plans to establish a biodegradable plastics production hub in Chengdu, marking a pivotal strategic move for the group’s…

Dubang Photoelectric Ushers in New Era of Optical Technology in Nanyang
August 07, 2024 – Inside the Photoelectric Industrial Park of Henan Dubang Photoelectric Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as Dubang Photoelectric) located in the high-tech zone of Nanyang City, modern production facilities such as the main workshop building, power center, and finished product warehouse are rapidly emerging. Workers are busily and orderly engaged in equipment installation and…