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Additives for Packaging


Additives for packaging, be it for polyolefins or PET (the widely used plastic in packaging), are used for processing and manufacturing performance improvements and allow materials to have an assortment of enhanced properties.

In addition, due to increased awareness of circular economy, manufacturers are turning to additives that allow recycling in packaging and for additives and masterbatches that are near-infrared (NIR) detectable.

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Dec 5, 2023 | Industry News

Dow to Build World's First Net-zero Integrated Ethylene Cracker Facility in Alberta

DOW announces that its board of directors has declared Final Investment Decision on the Company's Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero investment to build the world's first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions...

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Dec 4, 2023 | Industry News

INEOS Aromatics to Mothball Older Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Unit in Geel, Belgium

INEOS Aromatics announces its intention to mothball the smaller and older of two of its PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) units at its integrated PX and PTA production facility in Geel...

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Nov 22, 2023 | Industry News

Sparxell Earns 2023 Ray of Hope Prize® for Pigments Derived from Plant-based Cellulose

The Biomimicry Institute has awarded the 2023 Ray of Hope Prize® to Sparxell, a UK-based startup creating the next generation of colors and effects with vibrant, metal-like pigments, all from...

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Nov 6, 2023 | Industry News

AI-powered Tool Discovers Innovative Polymers by Predicting Material Properties

An National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) machine learning tool, PolyID- Polymer Inverse Design™, makes it easier to strike the balance between sustainability and high-performance polymers...

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Oct 31, 2023 | Industry News

Nouryon Starts Full-scale Production of Expandable Microspheres in Wisconsin, US

Nouryon announces that it has started full-scale production at its new Expancel® expandable microspheres plant in Green Bay, Wisconsin, US. The launch of the new plant is an important milestone to...

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Oct 17, 2023 | Industry News

CP Chem And Qatarenergy's JV Obtains $4.4 billion for Integrated Polymers Facility

Ras Laffan Petrochemicals, a joint venture company owned by Chevron Phillips Chemical and QatarEnergy, announces that it has secured $4.4 billion to finance an integrated polymers facility to be...

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Oct 16, 2023 | Industry News

Recycled Plastics Reinvented: A Sneak Peek into H1 2023's Additives

Recycled pre-polymers are in the spotlight. The world's focus is shifting towards sustainability. Reducing plastic waste is a top priority. This shift in attention is driving the interest in...

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Oct 12, 2023 | Industry News

Origin Materials Starts Commercial Plant to Produce Intermediates from Wood Residues

Origin Materials announces the commencement of commercial-scale production at Origin 1, located in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, the first commercial plant of its kind. The state-of-the-art plant scales...

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Oct 11, 2023 | Product News

Ampacet Unveils Additive to Preserve Properties of PP-based Medical Systems

Ampacet introduces ProVital™+ Gamma-Protect, a medical-grade additive available for the European market. It has been designed to preserve mechanical and optical properties of polypropylene-based...

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Oct 3, 2023 | Product News

Ampacet Introduces Muted Metal Color Masterbatch for Multi-layer HDPE

Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, introduces Muted Metal color masterbatch collection for multi-layer HDPE, a collection that emulates the look of weathered metals, projecting luster and...

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