Additives/Colorants

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.

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...

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