Additives/Colorants

Trelleborg Launches Anti-Microbial System for Polyurethane Materials

Nov 20, 2020

The AMV Shield system embeds anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-mold properties that will last for more than 25 years in polyurethane.

New Fire-Retardant Additive Formulated for Thermoplastics

Nov 19, 2020

GrafGuard 280-50N has the highest on-set temperature on the market, according to NeoGraf Solutions.

Mayzo Acquires Bio Accutech

Oct 27, 2020

With the acquisition, Mayzo extends its global supply chain and adds several new optical brighteners, photo initiators, and PVC additives to its portfolio.

Nigrosine Masterbatch Reduces Electro-Chemical Corrosion in Colored Polyamides

Oct 13, 2020

An alternative to carbon black in challenging applications.

Coating Maintains Elevated Virus-Reduction Performance Even After Multiple Cleaning Cycles

Sep 08, 2020

New test results confirm the virus-reducing capabilities of Devan’s BI-OME technology on both unwashed and intensely washed fabrics. It retains 98.5% efficacy even after 25 wash cycles.

Borealis Acquires Korean Wire & Cable Compounder

Sep 03, 2020

DYM Solution is a leading wire and cable compound supplier.

Graphene Nanotubes Make Polyamide Paintable

Aug 31, 2020

Russia’s R&P Polyplastic says as little as 0.15wt.% addition enables painting on a conventional electrostatic painting line.

ACC Petitions California Supreme Court to Remove Plasticizer from Prop 65 List

Aug 18, 2020

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).

Chroma Color Helps Plastics Processors Overcome Supply-Chain Disruptions Caused by COVID-19

Jul 16, 2020

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.

New Tamper-Evident Plastic Seals Designed to Combat Spread of Viruses and Disease

Jul 14, 2020

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.

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