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…
Unlocking the Potential of ISBM: Key Insights into Plastic Packaging Innovation
November 13, 2024 – ISBM Technology: Revolutionizing Plastic Packaging with Efficiency and Flexibility In the plastic packaging industry, ISBM (Injection Stretch Blow Molding) technology has emerged as a favorite due to its efficiency and flexibility. This advanced technique is widely applied to various materials such as PET, PETG, PCTG, Tritan, PC, SAN, PP, and PA,…
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…
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…
Inner Mongolia Company’s THF Production Takes Off, Reaches South Korea
January 3, 2025 – Inner Mongolia Meibang Zhongke’s Tetrahydrofuran Makes International Debut in South Korea Good news has emerged from the Hainan High-tech Industrial Development Zone, as the first batch of 14.4 tons of tetrahydrofuran (THF) produced by Inner Mongolia Meibang Zhongke New Materials Co., Ltd. has successfully departed for South Korea after rigorous inspection…
Milestones in Fluoroplastic Development: Innovations and Breakthroughs Since 1934
August 14, 2024 – The journey of fluoroplastics began in 1934 when I.G. Farbenindustrie in Germany, through the collaborative efforts of F. Schloffer and O. Scherer, developed polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE), marking the birth of fluoroplastics. Just four years later, in 1938, Dr. Plunkett from DuPont pushed the boundaries further by inventing polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), paving the way…
2025’s Important Dates and the Year of the Snake
February 8, 2025 – High-Voltage Cables: Exploring Eco-Friendly Disposal Solutions for a Sustainable Future High-voltage cables, often referred to as the “lifelines” of power transmission, play a crucial role in urban power supply, industrial production, and infrastructure development. However, as these cables age and reach the end of their service life, the issue of their…
Plastics Industry Confident in North American Trade Stability Post-USMCA Review
March 25, 2025 – During the Plastimagen Mexico international plastics industry exhibition held from March 11 to 13, Perc Pineda, Chief Economist of the American Plastics Industry Association, expressed optimism about the sustainability of North American free trade following the renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2026, despite recent fluctuations in U.S. trade…
Rising US Ethane, Propane Output Meets Global Chemical Feedstock Needs
March 24, 2025 – A recent report by ICIS highlights that the production of ethane, propane, and other natural gas liquids (NGLs) in the United States is set to rise in the near future, while domestic demand for these chemical feedstocks remains stable. ICIS reached this conclusion due to the absence of final investment decisions…
BASF India Invests in Cutting-Edge Cellasto® Production
February 26, 2025 – BASF India Breaks Ground on New Cellasto® Microcellular Polyurethane Plant in Dahej BASF India has recently commenced construction on a new facility in Dahej, aimed at enhancing its production capacity for Cellasto® microcellular polyurethane (MCU). This move aligns seamlessly with BASF’s new “Winning Formulas” strategy, as the plant will incorporate cutting-edge…