Additives/Colorants

The listing of the plasticizer diisononyl phthalate (DINP) was the “result of a biased, unfair, and arbitrary review process,” claims the American Chemistry Council (ACC). 

New trade regulations and the COVID-19 pandemic are having an impact on the supply chain and forcing manufacturing companies to develop new sourcing strategies, including switching to regional supply partners in North America and Mexico.

A proprietary blend of resins and additives used by Cambridge Security Seals to manufacture its new A-MVB line of plastic seals is reported to dramatically reduce disease transmission via direct contact with the seals.

The additive developed by Tosaf for polyolefin nonwoven fabrics and films will be used in the production of disposable face masks, protective apparel, and similar medical products.

Symbio fiber from South Africa’s Sappi has been selected for the European Biobcompo project, which aims to reduce vehicle CO2 emissions by 8% through the replacement of conventional mineral fillers with bio-based fibers.

Chroma Color has invested more than $1.5 million across its manufacturing sites, upgrading equipment and enhancing lab capabilities. It also announced the transition of production from recently acquired Plastics Color Corp. in Calumet City, IL, to...