Product News Metabolix launches new amorphous PHA grades as additives for PVC and PLA January 21, 2016 / March 21, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Metabolix is launching its new line of amorphous polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) grades to be used as performance additives for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polylactic acid (PLA). Production of the new materials is underway at a US pilot plant and will ramp up to 600,000 pounds annual nameplate capacity during 2016. “The commercial launch of these new […] Read more » global plastics industry masterbatches Pet Polymers Plastic Masterbatch Plastic Masterbatchs plastic polymer industry plastic products plastic raw material raw material for plastic
Recycling News Connecticut to limit use of single-use plastic bags January 20, 2016 by plasticsinfomart The Connecticut’s Environment Committee will continue its efforts to reduce the usage of plastic bags in the state during this year. EAST HARTFORD: The Connecticut’s Environment Committee will continue its efforts to reduce the usage of plastic bags in the state during this year. According to state Sen. Ted Kennedy Jr., efforts are on to […] Read more » Pet Polymers plastic bottle recycling plastic recycling plastic recycling in india plastic recycling machinery plastic recycling machines plastic waste recycling machine
Material News Plastic Masterbatch Plastics Color announces 2016 Color of the Year January 20, 2016 by plasticsinfomart Plastics Color Corporation, a leading provider in in colorants, com-pounds, additive masterbatches and custom polymer technologies, has revealed their 2016 Color of the Year. The top spot goes to a bright, reddish hue appropriately named Giggles. This lively shade tops Plastic Color’s list of hottest colors for the coming year, a collection that includes other […] Read more » masterbatches Pet Polymers Plastic Masterbatch Plastic Masterbatchs Plastic Masterbatchs in india plastic polymer industry
Recycling News More than half the plastic in the ocean comes from these five countries January 19, 2016 by plasticsinfomart Roughly 60% of all the plastic in global waters originates in five countries: China, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam. SPOKANE : There’s a new report out this week about ocean plastics, the man-made debris that floats and sinks in global waterways and often lands in marine creatures’ stomachs. According to the study, which was […] Read more » Pet Polymers plastic bottle recycling plastic recycling plastic recycling in india plastic recycling machinery plastic recycling machines plastic waste recycling machine Plastics News
Industry SABIC announces large format touch sensor capability with 2.5 and 3D formability January 19, 2016 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), SABIC introduced a transparent, conductive polycarbonate (PC) film that represents a completely new class of display materials particularly suited for large format displays with 2.5 and 3D formability. The film combines SANTE nanoparticle technology from Cima NanoTech over a substrate of SABIC’s LEXAN film to achieve sensitive touch screens […] Read more » global plastics industry Pet Polymers Plastic Masterbatch Plastic Masterbatchs in india plastic polymer industry plastic raw material raw material for plastic
Product News TPPA will boost exports of plastics products January 18, 2016 / March 21, 2017 by plasticsinfomart KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association says the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) will create a wider market for its members’ products, enhance employment and improve competitiveness. The TPPA, which would cover 40 per cent of global output, is also expected to increase trade and investment activities, promote advanced technologies, raise living standards and […] Read more » india plastics news Pet Polymers Plastic Masterbatch plastic polymer industry plastic products plastic raw material Plastics News
Recycling News US scrap plastic exports declined 5% in November January 18, 2016 by plasticsinfomart According to latest government data, the exports of scrap plastics by the US witnessed 5% decline over the previous month during November 2015. SPOKANE : According to latest government data, the exports of scrap plastic by the US declined uring the month of November last year, in comparison with the previous month. The exports edged […] Read more » global plastics industry Pet Polymers plastic bottle recycling plastic raw material plastic recycling plastic recycling in india plastic recycling machinery plastic recycling machines plastic waste recycling machine raw material for plastic
Design ExxonMobil Chemicals’ PP resin central to award-winning Ford F-150 head restraint January 18, 2016 by plasticsinfomart The rear seat, folding head restraint of the 2015 Ford F-150 pick-up truck has won the Body Interior Category at the recent Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Innovation Awards. The head restraint eliminates a welded steel structure and replaces it with a single-piece, living-hinge polypropylene (PP) core as its main structural component that is made […] Read more » global plastics industry Pet Polymers plastic polymer industry plastic raw material Plastics Industry Portal Plastics News raw material for plastic
