Chemicals & Plastics News
Improve your reaction time with insights into the world of chemicals and plastics. This section features news on innovations, technology and companies engaged in the processing and refinement of chemicals, adhesives, sealants, coatings, plastic resin materials, dyes, beverage ingredients, flavors and fragrances.
ByoPlanet International Selects Plumbing Solutions as Caribbean Distributor
ByoPlanet International, LLC (ByoPlanet) a leader in the elimination of health-threatening pathogens, has affiliated itself with Plumbing Solutions, who will now be the exclusive distributor of ByoPlanet products and services in the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Grenada, Antigua, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, Jamaica, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, St. Lucia, and St. Marten. - July 07, 2012 - ByoPlanet International, LLC
Polymerupdate Launches World's 1st Blackberry Application for Polymer News & Prices
Polymerupdate Blackberry application for daily polymer news & prices. - July 04, 2012 - Polymerupdate.com
"Petrochemicals Market to be Worth $609.30bn in 2012" Says Visiongain Report
Visiongain’s analysis indicates that the global petrochemicals market will reach a value of $609.3bn in 2012, as companies and organisations across the world continue to exploit the potential of the burgeoning Asian markets. - July 01, 2012 - visiongain
Cytonix, LLC Announces the Debut of Their New Solvent-Borne Fluorosurfactant, FluoroPel(TM) PFC1740G, for Use in Wood Care Products and Conditioners
FluoroPel(TM) PFC1740G provides excellent leveling, wetting and surface tension reduction in non-polar solvent formulations, making it an ideal additive for wood care products, inks, paints, coatings, well stimulants, and cleaning products. - June 29, 2012 - Cytonix, LLC
Propylene Production via Propane Dehydrogenation Study is Announced by Intratec
Intratec brings clear, concise and detailed techno-economic information on a propene dehydrogenation process in its newest report. - June 29, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
SABIC is First Company in History of PLASTPOL to be Honored with Two Awards for Best Material Ingenuity and Best Stand Design
At PLASTPOL 2012, Poland’s largest international plastics and rubber processing exhibition, SABIC became the first company in the event’s 16-year history to win two awards. - June 29, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Now Offering Pool Shield™ Chlorinated Rubber Pool Paint
Leading Baltimore based coatings manufacturers Chesapeake Bay Coatings have recently announced to the market the release of several new products from their production lines. One example of the new additions is the Pool Shield™ Chlorinated Rubber Pool Paint, which is considered the requisite... - June 29, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
SABIC Invests in Lexan* Multiwall Sheet Capacity in India to Expand Customer Access to Advanced Roofing and Glazing Materials
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is once again demonstrating how it is powering the long-term commercial success of its customers with the announcement of a capacity investment in India. - June 27, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
World's Largest Chemical Distributors Database (wcdd) Launched
wcdd launched by Trade, Technology & Projects (ttp) in June 2012 indexes around 6,300+ distributors, agents, representatives and traders from 30+ countries with new 100+ companies additions every month. wcdd allows navigation from companies to products and vice-versa. wcdd is an invaluable... - June 27, 2012 - Trade, Technology & Projects
New Peristaltic Pump with Stepper Motor for Automatic Chemical Dosing in Laboratory Applications
Clark Solutions’ Boxer Unoverse 9000 Peristaltic Pump provides liquid flow from 0.2 to 270 ml/min and features an integrated stepper motor for smooth, low-pulse flow and accurate dispensing. - June 25, 2012 - Clark Solutions
Signalfire Launches Website for Leading Plastics Manufacturer
Signalfire, a full service digital marketing agency, was contacted by Continental Plastic, a leading international plastic manufacturer of artificial insemination products and accessories, for a new website. Continental Plastic was just four weeks away from launching a revolutionary new product... - June 22, 2012 - Signalfire, LLC
Saint-Gobain Process Systems Launches New Website
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has launched a new website for its Process Systems business unit: http://www.processsystems.saint-gobain.com/. The site provides comprehensive market and application information along with useful advanced search tools. - June 21, 2012 - Saint-Gobain Process Systems
Pocket Size Diaphragm Pump Safe for Hazardous Areas
Pageboy Series SFD15 Pneumatically Powered Diaphragm Pumps are Rated to a Maximum 3 LPM and are Ideal for Solvents, Light Oils, and Other Low Viscosity Fluids - June 21, 2012 - Clark Solutions
Preservation Solutions Releases New Products Leather Detergent, Leather Saver Solutions and Wood Juice for Summer Leather and Wood Care
Leading industry specialists when it comes to maintaining and preserving the quality of wood and leather products, Preservation Solutions, have just re-announced the introduction of several high quality products to their already comprehensive product line. The new products – Leather... - June 20, 2012 - Preservation Solutions
Tier-Rack Announces a Solution to Handling Balky Bulk Bags
Tier-Rack Corp. has been recognized as the source for bulk bag racks by major chemical companies. - June 20, 2012 - Tier-Rack Corp.
Novagard Solutions Announces New Foam Seal Website
Novagard Solutions has announced today that it has launched a separate website for the company’s Foam Seal division which provides extensive information on their complete line of PVC foam products. - June 20, 2012 - Novagard Solutions
Partnership Program Between Mettler Toldeo and Konica Minolta
Two world-wide renowned specialists in their field join forces: Mettler Toledo and Konica Minolta Sensing announce a strategic partnership in the field of Multi-parameter Analysis for the Flavours & Fragrances industry. The partnership will bundle the CM-5 or CR-5 Spectrophotometer from Konica Minolta with the Density, Refractive index and pH instruments from Mettler Toledo to provide a complete system for automatic quality monitoring of raw materials and finished goods. - June 15, 2012 - Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
Inventys Research Butibori (Nagpur) Plant, Achieves ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14000:2004, and ISO 18000:OSHAS Certification
Inventys Research Company has achieved ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2004 and 18000:OSHAS Management System accreditation. The ISO 9001:2008 certification of compliance recognizes that the policies, practices, and procedures of Inventys ensure consistent quality in the products and services Inventys... - June 13, 2012 - Inventys Research Company Pvt Ltd.
Easy-to-Navigate Website is a One-Stop Shop for Users of Bayer’s Specialty Film Products
Bayer MaterialScience LLC produces a wide range of films used in the automotive, apparel, footwear, electronics, lighting, medical packaging, printed graphics, and security and ID card industries. The company recently unveiled a new website that is essentially a one-stop shop for users of its specialty film products. The URL is www.bayerfilms.com. - June 13, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Polypropylene Tubing from NewAge(R) Industries – A Viable Substitute for Fluoropolymer Tubing During a Time of Shortages
Fluoropolymer tubing has been in short supply this year due to a shortage of raw materials. Other tubing materials – most notably polypropylene – offer an alternative to fluoropolymer. Substitution depends on each application’s requirements, but NewAge Industries’ Prolite(R) polypropylene tubing shares several performance characteristics with fluoropolymer including chemical and corrosion resistance and low surface friction. - June 08, 2012 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Adds to World Class Range of Yacht Paint
Leading Baltimore, MD based coatings specialists Chesapeake Bay Coatings has recently announced the introduction of several new types of yacht paint to their coatings catalogue. The company’s new additions come in the wake of surging client demand for boat coatings solutions that offer... - June 02, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
PhD Candidate Wins First Prize for Catalysis Research
Research will enhance molecular understanding of chemical reactions. - May 31, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Hernon Manufacturing Builds Relationships Overseas
Visiting South Korea and China, Hernon develops joint venture agreement, visits existing customers, secures new customers and orders. - May 29, 2012 - Hernon Manufacturing
Hernon Manufacturing Expands Throughout South Korea
Joint venture agreement provides local support and expansion of Hernon's vast product lines in South Korea. - May 23, 2012 - Hernon Manufacturing
IonSense Presenting OpenSpot Mass Spectrometry™ at the American Society for Mass Spectrometry Annual Conference
OpenSpot™ Sample Cards Facilitate Simpler Analysis, Eliminating Most Consumables and Solvents, Reducing Costs and Lab Waste. Exhibited at ASMS 2012. Booth #57. - May 17, 2012 - IonSense, Inc.
Ceresana Updates Report on the Global Solvent Market
The market experts from Ceresana forecast the global solvent market to earn revenues of about US$33 billion in 2019. Especially the dynamic economic development in emerging countries like China, India, Brazil, or Russia will continue to boost the demand for solvents. - May 17, 2012 - Ceresana
Ceresana Analyzes the Global PVC Market: Demand is Increasing Steadily
Ceresana Research expects the global PVC market to reach revenues of more than US$65 billion in 2019. - May 17, 2012 - Ceresana
Global Surfactants Market is Changing
Surfactants lower the surface tension of a liquid, so that usually non-mixable liquids can be mixed. The market research institute Ceresana Research expects the global surfactant market to generate revenues of more than US$41 billion in 2018 - translating to an average annual growth of 4.5%. With a roughly 37% share of global consumption, Asia-Pacific is the largest surfactant outlet, followed by North America and Western Europe. - May 17, 2012 - Ceresana
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Adds New Steel Coating Products to Catalogue
Leading Baltimore, MD based coatings manufacturer Chesapeake Bay Coating has recently announced the introduction of several new high performance steel coating products to their comprehensive product catalogue. The new solutions available through Chesapeake Bay Coatings will help the organization to... - May 12, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Tree Sap, Acid Rain No Match for 2K Polyurethane Exterior Automotive Clearcoats from Bayer
Nature can be a beautiful sight, but its less friendly side can ruin a vehicle’s finish. Two-component (2K) polyurethane clearcoats offer a deep, rich appearance that can help make a beautiful vehicle exterior. These coatings also provide etch resistance from nature’s nasty side... - May 11, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Advances the Industrial Coating Cure… Enhancing Performance with Thermally Cured Polyurethane Dispersions
Industrial coatings built on one-component, thermally cured polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) are preferred in demanding applications, because the coatings’ unique chemistry imparts superior impact resistance, solvent and water resistance, and appearance. These properties make the technology... - May 11, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Generation Hot Melt Adhesives from Fusetex
Fusetex Limited, an UK based advanced polymer technology company, has developed a new high-performance hot melt adhesive powder. - May 10, 2012 - Fusetex Ltd
Sensidyne Releases New Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gas Detection Sensor to Meet Revised ACGIH TLV
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S [CAS 7783-06-4]) gas exposure can cause long-term health effects and is deadly in high concentrations if aid is not given immediately. After a 5 year notice period, ACGIH adopted a 1 PPM TLV for Hydrogen Sulfide, reduced from the former level of 10 PPM. A 5 PPM STEL was also... - May 10, 2012 - Sensidyne, LP
In-Mold Polyurethane Gelcoats from Bayer Stand Up to Mother Nature
Styrene and unsaturated polyester gelcoats have traditionally been used for such demanding outdoor applications as transportation, marine and wind energy, among others. However, composite parts fabricators have been seeking a gelcoat that not only stands up to Mother Nature but is also more... - May 10, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer’s Raw Materials and Expertise Help the Coatings Industry Solve the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow
Formulators today are looking for ways to enhance efficiency, improve performance and lessen the environmental impact of coatings. Bayer MaterialScience LLC offers coatings formulators a wide range of coatings raw materials, backed by outstanding technical expertise, to help them solve these... - May 10, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Propylene Production via Metathesis Publication is Announced by Intratec
The publication presents all relevant information, on both technical and economic sides, of a propene technology similar to CB&I Lummus OCT process. - May 09, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
Bayer's UV-Cure Coatings Technology from A - Z
Ultraviolet-cure (UV-cure) coating technology continues to gain traction in the coatings industry due to its many competitive advantages – low energy costs, no pot life issues, reduced environmental impact and a fast cure time, among others. Formulators are looking to capitalize on this... - May 07, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer's Advances in Polyurethane Chemistry Allow Formulators to Customize Coatings for a Wide Spectrum of Applications
Otto Bayer discovered polyurethane chemistry 75 years ago. Since that time, this versatile chemistry has evolved, ushering in a number of coatings technologies, including one- and two-component solventborne and waterborne chemistries, radiation-curing polyurethane coatings and polyurethane powder... - May 07, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer’s Tough, Flame-Resistant Plastic Protects Curtis Instruments’ Motor Speed Controller Technology That Powers Electric Vehicles
Curtis Instruments’ motor speed controllers are used worldwide in many types of zero-emission electric vehicles, including counterbalance trucks, warehouse trucks and tow tractors. Vehicle operators benefit from smooth acceleration, deceleration and forward and reverse handling, along with an... - May 07, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Intratec Renews Contract with World Leader in Biopolymers
Braskem selected Intratec to continue providing feasibility studies targeting routes for the production of chemicals from renewable resources. Since 2006 Braskem has relied on Intratec assessments, which provide insights on cost drivers and scrutinize the feasibility of such technologies. - May 06, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
Bayer Materials and Processes Press Automakers’ Buttons
To win over consumers, automotive interior designs must feature improved component functionality without sacrificing an elegant, luxurious appearance. Two recent innovations illustrate how materials and process technologies developed by Bayer MaterialScience LLC are helping automotive OEMs satisfy... - May 03, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
One-Component, UV-Curable Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings from Bayer Make a Splash
As the coatings industry continues to seek ways to lessen its impact on the environment, ultraviolet-(UV) curable polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) have emerged as a viable solution. This coatings technology offers lower volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and volatile hazardous air pollutants (VHAPS)... - May 03, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
The Latest Colors from Bayer Relate the Optimism and Joy of Springtime
The mild winter the East Coast of the United States recently experienced brought about early thoughts of spring. This vernal optimism is evident in Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s latest spring color palette, which offers manufacturers even more coloring options. These five hues further broaden... - April 30, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Plastics Company Opens Atlanta Area Distribution Center
Professional Plastics, Inc. based in Fullerton, CA has opened their 16th USA distribution hub in Smyrna, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. The new facility will maintain a complete inventory of industrial plastic sheets, rods, tubing and films. - April 25, 2012 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
SABIC Helps Volvo Trucks Accelerate Sustainability with Valox iQ* Resin, the First Up-Cycled Plastic Resin Used in a North American Truck
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced a major new sustainability milestone with its longstanding customer, Volvo Trucks: the first use of an up-cycled material in a North American heavy truck from post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. Specifically, SABIC’s Valox iQ*... - April 21, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SMARTFormulator Revealing More Major Software Enhancements at NYSCC Suppliers Day 2012 - Booth 1456
SMARTFormulator LLC, a Marlboro, New Jersey-based developer of the SMARTFormulator formulations/ ingredients management software and IT consulting firm, will formally unveil the SMARTFormulator’s latest enhancements at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists Suppliers Day at NJ Convention and Expo Raritan Center, May 15/16. - April 19, 2012 - Data-Biz: SMARTFormulator Division
Bayer MaterialScience "IDs" New Developments in Card Security
Card security and technology are constantly evolving and improving. More card manufacturers are seeking increased security measures. When it comes to the latest developments increasing safety, Bayer MaterialScience LLC holds the trump card. In addition to its already established line of materials... - April 18, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Waterborne Dispersions from Bayer Offer High Initial and Final Bond Strengths and Customizable Formulations
Adhesive formulators always strive to provide high quality adhesives with strong bond and reliable processing. Replacing solvent-based adhesives with waterborne ingredients can provide improved performance, while meeting stricter environmental regulations. The Adhesive & Sealants... - April 16, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Novagard Solutions Announces New NOVAGARD UV Staking Compounds
Novagard Solutions has announced today that it has introduced three new NOVAGARD UV staking compounds for printed circuit board applications. - April 14, 2012 - Novagard Solutions
Dr. Simon Podkolzin’s International Green Chemistry Collaboration Wins NSF Grant
Nanoparticle catalysts for industrial chemical reactions use oxygen with only water as a byproduct. - April 12, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology