Additives/Colorants

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.

Chroma Color Acquires Epolin Chemicals

Jul 06, 2020

Acquisition brings Epolin Chemicals’ near-infrared dye technology to Chroma Color’s product portfolio.

PolyOne Completes Clariant Buy, Changes Name to Avient

Jul 01, 2020

The $1.44 billion deal includes 46 manufacturing operations and technology centers in 29 countries and approximately 3,500 employees, who will join Avient's Color, Additives and Inks segment.

Phthalate-free Catalysts Boost Polypropylene Impact Strength

Jun 19, 2020

Next-generation PolyMax 600 Series polypropylene catalysts from Clariant significantly boost plant productivity while simultaneously improving polymer properties. Major polypropylene producer estimates an economic benefit exceeding $8 million...

Polymer Industries Embeds Antimicrobial Agents in Densetec Product Line

May 15, 2020

Polymer Industries’ antimicrobial products are non-porous, can be easily cleaned with household disinfectants, and are stain and scratch resistant.

Antiviral and Antimicrobial Additive Developed for Face Masks, Medical Apparel

May 11, 2020

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.

Low-density Cellulose Fiber Biocomposite Delivers Rigidity, Good Haptics

May 11, 2020

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 Upgrades Multiple Manufacturing Sites, Closes Calumet City Plant

May 05, 2020

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...

Clariant agrees to sell masterbatches business to PolyOne

Dec 19, 2019

The $1.6-billion deal is expected to close by the third quarter of 2020.

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