A partnership between SABIC and Spain’s NUDEC, S.A., a leading producer of clear plastic sheets for construction, protective gear, and machinery, has introduced certified renewable Lexan PC into a range of end‑use products. As part of SABIC’s Trucircle portfolio, the renewable Lexan PC is backed by

SABIC has unveiled LNP Thermocomp DC0041PE-7M1D145W, a new bio‑based PC copolymer blend that incorporates a significant amount of post‑consumer recycled (PCR) resin. The material is engineered for high‑performance applications across electrical/electronics, healthcare, and other critical sectors.

Avient Corp. has unveiled a new line of heat‑stable blue toners and colorants designed to improve the recyclability of PET packaging. The ColorMatrix Optica blue toners correct yellowing and color variation that typically arise during the recycling process, whether the material is virgin PET or recy

Nova Chemicals, with its U.S. office in Pittsburgh, announced that its second Advanced Sclairtech Technology (AST) unit and the third phase of the Corunna Cracker Expansion Project in Ontario have each crossed the 65 % completion threshold. The first of eight electrical substations was successfully

Evonik is advancing the use of its high‑performance polymer Vestakeep PEEK—already a proven implant material in veterinary medicine—into complex human joint prosthesis systems. By collaborating with the world‑renowned Harris Orthopaedics Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital, the specialty ch

Avient Corp has launched its ColorMatrix Optica line—liquid toners specifically engineered for polycarbonate (PC) that deliver exceptional visual clarity, color consistency, and uniform color dispersion even in highly transparent resins. These toners are formulated without heavy metals or restr

SI Group, headquartered in Schenectady, NY, announced at Chinaplas 2021 that it will add a production facility in China for its proprietary Weston 705 antioxidant. Production is slated to commence in May, enhancing supply security for its global customers and accelerating market penetration across C

Xenia Materials, a leading Italian specialty compounder, has introduced a new family of ultra‑light composites based on the Pebax thermoplastic elastomer—a polyether‑block‑amide (PEBA) TPE supplied by Arkema. These materials are engineered specifically for footwear applications, delivering a combina

Cellulose chemistry has been a cornerstone of the polymer industry. Early compounds like cellulose nitrate were flammable and even explosive, which limited their practical use. As chemists tackled these safety concerns, the versatility of cellulose‑based materials expanded dramatically, leading to i

Photo: Covestro Supply constraints and persistent demand have pushed polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) prices higher once again, while polypropylene (PP) has seen a sharp decline. The dip in PP prices followed an almost 20¢/lb drop in propylene monomer costs, and sup

Germany‑based Ineos Styrolution (U.S. office Aurora, Illinois), Belgium‑headquartered Trinseo, and the UK‑based Recycling Technologies have announced a partnership to establish the first commercial polystyrene (PS) recycling plants in Europe, leveraging Recycling Technologies’ depolymerisation proce

BASF has announced a $0.30 per pound price increase for its North American feedstock caprolactam, nylon 6, and nylon 6/66 copolymer, effective May 1, 2024, or earlier based on contract terms. While BASF did not single out a specific cause, analysts note that raw‑material cost pressures and sustained

AGC Chemicals America, Exton, Pennsylvania, has introduced Fluon+ EM‑20010, a melt‑processable copolymer composed of ethylene and tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) combined with a proprietary antimicrobial additive. The compound is engineered to inhibit bacterial and viral growth, including SARS‑CoV‑2, mak

SABIC, a global leader in advanced materials, has launched the industry’s first recycled plastic portfolio derived from ocean‑bound PET collected within a 50‑km radius of coastal waterways. The new material, a Xenoy PC/PET compound, incorporates a minimum of 10 % recycled ocean‑bound PET blended wit

Solvay’s high‑performance mono‑layer extrusion Ryton PPS grade has been specifically engineered for corrugated tubing production, a development that brings a new level of flexibility and efficiency to automotive thermal‑management systems. The breakthrough was the result of a partnership between Sol

Elix Polymers—Spain’s premier supplier of specialty medical polymers—offers pre‑colored ABS formulations that are engineered for flawless laser marking of the unique device identifier (UDI). With a U.S. office in Weston, Fla., the company meets the rigorous demands of the EU Medical Device Regulatio

Nova Chemicals has introduced the first product in its expanding portfolio of polyethylene recycled plastic resin (PE PCR) solutions. These 100 % PCR LDPE and LLDPE grades are engineered to help brand owners and converters achieve their packaging sustainability targets without compromising perform

PLASTICS has issued a comprehensive guidance document that clarifies how recycled plastic packaging can meet and exceed U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for food‑contact materials (FCM).Developed over a two‑year collaboration between member companies and PLASTICS’ regulatory exper

Grilamid TR HT 200, the world’s first transparent nylon that can be steam‑sterilized at 273 °F (134 °C) for 400 cycles without losing clarity, color, or strength, was developed by EMS‑Grivory (U.S. office, Sumter, S.C.). Unlike conventional clear plastics that fail after a handful of auto

American Styrenics (AmSty), based in The Woodlands, Texas, and Agilyx Corp., a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Norway’s Agilyx and a leader in advanced post‑consumer plastic recycling, have announced a joint venture to develop a 5‑to‑100‑ton‑per‑day advanced recycling facility. The plant will be situated