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.
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
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
Preservation Solutions Announces the Release of their Latest Product: Mitt Juice
Mitt Juice is a revolutionizing treatment for baseball and softball gloves. This high quality product will rejuvenate the leather on older gloves and mitts, help break in brand new gloves and/or condition your current glove. There are many so called glove rejuvenators/conditioners on the market,... - April 07, 2012 - Preservation Solutions
SABIC Showcases Its Commitment to Help Power Global Customers’ Competitive Advantage at NPE 2012
As host of NPE’s largest booth from any resin manufacturer (booth #29000), SABIC is showcasing its unmatched commitment to the plastics industry – underscoring its focus on helping to power the competitive advantage of its customers around the globe. - April 04, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
DirectSkinning Technology from Bayer, Proper Group International and KraussMaffei Creates Distinct, Luxurious Products with Customizable Look and Feel
DirectSkinning technology, now available in North America, is a new, one-step molding process that enables manufacturers to more efficiently produce parts with customizable color, texture and softness. Developed jointly by Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Proper Group International and KraussMaffei,... - April 04, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Rentricity Inc. Presents "Clean Energy with Integrated Monitoring for Water Utilities" to Delegates at the 2012 New England Water Works Association Spring Conference
Al Spinell, Rentricity’s Co-Founder will participate at the New England Water Works Association Spring Conference being held in Massachusetts. The New England AWWA Section event is being held on April 4- 5 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Mr. Spinell will highlight... - April 03, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Preservation Solutions Enhance Catalogue with Latest Wood Stabilizer Products
Leading wood and leather treatment experts Preservation Solutions have recently announced the introduction of a new line of wood stabilizer and leather refurbishing solutions to their catalogue. These additions have been made with the goal of improving clients’ ability to retain high quality... - March 29, 2012 - Preservation Solutions
Hernon Manufacturing Hosts Successful MACF Plant Tour
More than 80 from the Central Florida manufacturing sector attended Manufacturers Association of Central Florida plant tour at Hernon Manufacturing. - March 29, 2012 - Hernon Manufacturing
Chesapeake Bay Coating Provides Product Comparisons with Web Tool for Steel Coatings
Chesapeake Bay Coatings has just released a web tool that enables customers with the ability to compare multiple steel coatings and other paint products from the website. This allows customers to select the steel coatings that they require more quickly and accurately. Chesapeake Bay Coating is an... - March 29, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Chesapeake Bay Coating Announces 48 Hour Shipping to Multiple Points Across the USA for Military Coatings
Chesapeake Bay Coatings has just announced that their military coatings can be shipped to multiple points across the USA. The company has no minimum order, and paint colors can be customized to exact specifications, even for one gallon orders. Chesapeake Bay Coatings, Inc. supplies military spec... - March 29, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Chesapeake Bay Coating Announces No Minimum Order for Industrial Paint Coatings
Chesapeake Bay Coatings has just announced that their industrial paint coatings are available with no minimum order required. This includes industrial paint coatings that have been customized to government and military specs. Chesapeake Bay provides industrial paint products for a variety of... - March 29, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Polyurethane Dispersion Advancements from Bayer Enable Glass Coatings Formulators to Customize Properties
Historically, the industry benchmark for glass coatings has been ceramic coatings. But, with a cure temperature of 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, formulas containing heavy metals and limited coloring options, ceramic coatings are becoming less desirable to today’s glass decorators. As a leading... - March 28, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Novagard Solutions Receives Trademark for NOVAGARD UV Brand
Novagard Solutions has announced today that it has received trademark registration for NOVAGARD UV, the company’s proprietary line of UV curable silicone products. - March 24, 2012 - Novagard Solutions
Properties of PVC Pipes Allowing for Multiple Applications to Boost the PVC Pipes Market in India, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches a report on the PVC Pipes Market in India 2012 as part of Netscribes’ Manufacturing Industry report series. - March 23, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Announcing the Second Edition of the Piping System Fundamentals Book
Engineered Software, Inc. today announced the release of the second edition of its book, Piping System Fundamentals: A Complete Guide to Gaining A Clear Picture of Fluid Piping Systems. The second edition was co-written by CEO and Chief Engineer of Engineered Software, Ray T. Hardee, P.E., and Jeffrey L. Sines, Training Manager and Engineer for Engineered Software. - March 22, 2012 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Preservation Solutions Adds New Wood Stabilizers to Product Line
Leading wood and leather treatment experts Preservation Solutions have recently announced the introduction of a new line of wood stabilizers to the company’s broad ranging catalogue. These new wood stabilizers, Pentacryl and Wood Juice™ are designed to help improve the quality of wood... - March 16, 2012 - Preservation Solutions
Bayer Scientist Discusses How Variations in Raw Materials Allow Coating Formulators to Customize Performance
It is often said that “Variety is the spice of life.” The same could be said of applications for coatings. Variations in the raw material combinations selected by formulators, and how those raw materials themselves are engineered, create nearly unlimited variations in properties and,... - March 14, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Prismatic Powders at Global Shop 2012
Review of Prismatic Powders success at Global Shop 2012 in Las Vegas, NV. - March 09, 2012 - NIC Industries, Inc.
IonSense Introduces the DART®-OS Source. Expands Its OpenSpot Mass Spectrometry™ Product Line
OpenSpot® Sample Cards Facilitate Simpler Analysis, Eliminating Most Consumables and Solvents, Reducing Lab Waste. Exhibited at Pittcon 2012. Booth #2609. - March 06, 2012 - IonSense, Inc.
Bayer Appoints New Regional Account Manager for Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties Business
Bayer MaterialScience LLC welcomes Frank Rossitto as regional account manager for its Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties (CAS) business unit. He will manage all non-monomer customer accounts in the New England territory. Rossitto began his career in 1993 as a process chemist at Bayer’s New... - March 05, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Redwood Plastics Unveils New Logo
Redwood Plastics has proudly revealed a new corporate identity. - March 03, 2012 - Redwood Plastics Corp.
HPE Extrusion Solutions Manufactures Custom Polycarbonate Plastic Extrusions
Suburban Philadelphia plastic extruder offers custom polycarbonate plastic profiles and other extruded polycarbonate plastic products for industrial applications. - February 29, 2012 - HPE Plastic Extrusions
CPC Scientific Announces Its Peptide Facility Passes 2nd Successful FDA Inspection
CPC Scientific is pleased to announce that its 50,000 sf cGMP peptide facility has successfully passed a second US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection. It involved the investigator inspecting CPC Scientific’s peptide production facilities, manufacturing processes, laboratory control... - February 27, 2012 - CPC Scientific
Low-Viscosity Urethane from Bayer Gives Processors a Low VOC Alternative for Resin Infusion
The resin infusion process has traditionally utilized vinyl ester, unsaturated polyester and epoxy materials to form large, high-performance parts. However, these materials have drawbacks, including limited strength and the presence of styrene, among others. Continuing its successful track record... - February 27, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Drives Advances in Polyurethane Systems Innovation and Process Improvements
Filament winding is a common process for manufacturing cylindrical structures such as pipes and tanks with composite resins. Bayer MaterialScience LLC has shown its innovation might yet again, this time with the development of a new proprietary urethane formulation tailored specifically for the... - February 25, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Bayer Materialscience LLC Material Satisfies Market Demand for Stronger Wind Turbine Blades
As demand for renewable energy increases, wind turbine blades are increasing in size, leading to longer blades that can achieve larger swept areas. Yet, gravity-induced bending loads on blades create dramatic increases in dynamic stress, heightening market demand for a material that reduces blade... - February 24, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Polyurethane Solutions: Lighter. Stronger. Better.
Polyurethane is inherently versatile and for decades has been successfully utilized in wide-ranging industries and applications. At Composites 2012 Bayer MaterialScience LLC will showcase polyurethane systems innovations expected to open new markets for polyurethane composites. “As a leader... - February 24, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bionostics Sponsors MassBio’s Massachusetts CRO/CMO Symposium
Bionostics, a worldwide leader in proprietary calibrator, quality control, and cGMP reagent final fill and finish to the diagnostics and medical device industries, today announced its major sponsorship of the inaugural one-day Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio) CRO/CMO Symposium. - February 23, 2012 - Bionostics
IBM and IBN Treating MRSA with Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine in February’s Edition of Healthcare Global
In April 2011, researchers from IBM and the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) announced that they had stumbled on “a nanomedicine breakthrough.” They discovered a new type of polymer which was able to detect and destroy bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics and... - February 23, 2012 - WDM Group
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Announces Release of Two New Products
Baltimore based coatings specialist Chesapeake Bay Coatings has recently announced that they have updated their extensive product catalogue to include two new solutions for their clientele within military and federal government manufacturing. The two new products - MIL PRF 22750 High Solids Epoxy... - February 23, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Hernon Manufacturing Celebrates 6,000 Fans on Facebook
Adhesive and sealant technology manufacturer reaches 6,000 "likes" on Facebook. - February 23, 2012 - Hernon Manufacturing
Fusion®, Whitford’s Sol-Gel Nonstick Coating, Now Improved in Three Important Ways
Whitford launched Fusion in 2011. Fusion is a coating system based on sol-gel technology, a hybrid of organic and inorganic chemistry common to ceramic engineering. Fusion has important advantages over other sol-gel so-called ceramic nonsticks, such as a simpler, more user-friendly chemistry that... - February 22, 2012 - Whitford Corporation
Bayer’s First Flame-Retardant PC/ABS Plastic for Extrusion Applications Targets Diagnostic Imaging
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is debuting a new specialty grade of resin primarily designed for use in the medical market for applications such as diagnostic imaging equipment – computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scanners;... - February 20, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Discusses Polyurethane Dispersions: an Important Element in a Coating Formulator’s Toolkit
Keeping pace with the coating industry’s evolving demands requires ongoing product development. Waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) are an important part of the toolkit formulators can use to develop products for the architectural, industrial and special purpose coatings markets. PUDs... - February 20, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Delivers New Grade of Medical Plastics That Offers Lower Stiffness Properties
Medical equipment manufacturers searching for just the right material for their application now have another option, as Bayer MaterialScience LLC has added depth to its already strong family of medical materials. Bayblend® M750 polycarbonate/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC/ABS) meets... - February 16, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Innovative Auto-Injector Utilizes Bayer Plastics for Optimal Portability, Safety and Ease of Use
With the goal of becoming the safest, most portable and user-friendly auto-injector on the market, an innovative epinephrine auto-injector in development for patients at risk for anaphylaxis, or severe allergic reaction, is utilizing Bayer MaterialScience LLC plastics. It combines a well-known... - February 16, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC