Polyethylene
From Basics to High-End: PE White Masterbatch Standards for Advanced Packaging
May 20, 2025 – Driven by stringent environmental policies and evolving consumer preferences, the polyethylene (PE) white masterbatch industry is rapidly transitioning towards mid-to-high-end market segments. As a cornerstone material in plastic coloring, PE white masterbatch, celebrated for its exceptional whiteness, dispersibility, and functional attributes, finds extensive applications in premium sectors such as liquid packaging,…
Global Polymer Power Shift: Russia’s Rising Dominance and Asia’s Growing Appetite
May 19, 2025 – The global market for base polymers continues to expand, with polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) surpassing $250 billion in annual sales. These lightweight yet durable materials have become indispensable in modern industry, driving applications across automotive lightweighting, home appliance manufacturing, packaging innovation, and municipal infrastructure due to their exceptional performance attributes….
Braskem’s Ambitious Plan: Expanding Bio – Ethylene Capacity at Home and Abroad
May 11, 2025 – Braskem, the Brazilian chemical giant, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its groundbreaking bio – based polyethylene brand, “I’m green™”. To mark this milestone, the company has officially announced an expansion of the production capacity of its bio – ethylene plant in Triunfo, Paraíba state, northeastern Brazil. Currently, the annual output…
PE Pipes: Diverse Connection Methods and Superior Performance Attributes
May 9, 2025 – In the field of modern pipeline engineering, PE (polyethylene) pipes have firmly secured their important position because of their excellent performance. Mastering the connection technologies and characteristics of PE pipes is of great significance for ensuring the quality of projects and the safety of operation. Currently, there are multiple connection methods…
The Link Between Takeout – Associated Microplastics and Cardiovascular Diseases
April 10, 2025 – In today’s fast – paced life, takeout has become a convenient choice for many “working people” to solve their three meals a day. However, while enjoying the convenience of takeout, people often overlook the hidden health hazards. Besides the commonly criticized issues of high – oil, high – salt, and low…
Revolutionary HDPE Corrugated Pipe: Durability Meets Sustainability
April 3, 2025 – A new type of plastic piping, the HDPE Rib-Reinforced Spiral Corrugated Pipe, is revolutionizing the industry with its innovative design and exceptional performance. This novel pipe, crafted from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and featuring an advanced spiral winding technique combined with rib reinforcement, has quickly gained traction in the market due to…
Chemical Recycling Setbacks Lead NOVA Chemicals to Embrace Mechanical Recycling Solutions
March 31, 2025 – NOVA Chemicals, a Canadian polyolefin giant, has made significant adjustments to its strategy in the chemical recycling sector. Initially, the company partnered with UK-based Plastic Energy to establish Canada’s largest chemical recycling facility in Sarnia, Ontario, with an anticipated annual capacity to process 66,000 tons of waste plastic. However, following an…
Revolutionary Pipe Material Patent Granted to Donghong Corporation
March 11, 2025 – Donghong Corporation (603856) has recently announced that it has successfully obtained an invention patent authorization titled “A Pressure-Induced Resistive Carbon Nanotube-Modified Polyolefin Pipe Material and Its Preparation Method,” with the authorization date of March 7, 2025. The patent elaborates on an innovative formula for carbon nanotube-modified polyolefin pipe material. The raw…
Expansion of Saudi Petrochemical Industry with New Jubail Projects
March 28, 2025 – The Ministry of Energy in Saudi Arabia has officially greenlit the feedstock supply plans for two steam cracker and derivative projects located in Jubail, with a combined annual production capacity potential of 6.6 million tonnes. The associated plans have also been made public. Tasnee National Industrialization Co. will undertake the construction…
Successful Trial Production for ExxonMobil’s LLDPE Unit in Huizhou
February 8, 2025 – ExxonMobil’s Huizhou Ethylene Phase I project has announced exciting news, with Line 1 of its Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) unit successfully completing trial production and producing standard-compliant pellet products. This landmark progress signals that other production units within the project will soon follow suit, gradually entering the trial production phase,…