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.
NASA Employs RFID on International Space Station
NASA’s Johnson Space Center announced that it has purchased RFID readers and associated peripherals from A.C.C. Systems Inc. for a space flight inventory system on the International Space Station. The ACC570 handheld RFID reader was selected after extensive comparative testing of the major... - December 10, 2010 - A.C.C. Systems Inc
PureLine Treatment Systems Debuts New Generator Technology
PureLine Treatment Systems has expanded the HP ElectroChemical Generator product line to include the HP-1 Unit, a generator incorporating state of the art technology, with an output of up to 1 pound per day of ultra-high purity (99.5% pure) Chlorine Dioxide, produced within a totally self-contained... - December 09, 2010 - PureLine Treatment Systems
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Acquires BayOne Urethane Systems LLC from PolyOne Corporation
Bayer MaterialScience LLC has acquired the remaining 50 percent of BayOne Urethane Systems LLC (BayOne), a marketing joint venture for polyurethane specialties in the U.S. and Canada, from PolyOne Corporation. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. “Acquiring the remaining... - December 04, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Kamweld Now Provides Online Ordering of Plastic Welders, Tips, PVC Pipe, Hot Air Guns and Other Plastic Fabricating Products
Kamweld Technologies, Inc. provides a full line of plastics welders, accessories and materials for plastic welding and shaping. All products are now available from Kamweld’s website for fast delivery. - December 02, 2010 - Kamweld Technologies, Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Takes Home Best Presentation Award for the Energy Critical Foams Technical Session at CPI’s Polyurethanes 2010 Technical Conference
Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Dr. Steven L. Schilling, senior principal scientist, Polyurethane/Insulation Development, took home the Best Presentation Award for the Energy Critical Foams Technical Session at the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s Polyurethanes 2010 Technical... - November 25, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Industrial Paint, Coatings and Other Finishing Products Added to Buy American
By increasing its industrial paint and coatings offerings hundreds of finishing products can now be explored on Industrial Leaders, according to the company. - November 21, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
New Chemicals Supplies Marketplace from the US-UK Industrial Trade Portal
The US-European (mostly UK) industrial trade portal introduces this morning its latest offerings from industrial and specialty chemical manufacturers - November 19, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
New Kamweld 44-AW Plastics Welder Works on Polypropylene, High Density Polyethylene and PVC
The new Kamweld model 44-AW plastics welder is designed for working on polypropylene, high density polyethylene, PVC and other plastics. The hand-held hot air welding gun is made from rugged stainless steel and operates on either shop air or inert gas. - November 17, 2010 - Kamweld Technologies, Inc.
Calvin Mazurenko, VP of AT Films, Offers a Peek Inside Their Agriculture and Horticulture Products
In a report in Manufacturing Digital Magazine, Calvin Mazurenko, Vice President and General Manager of AT Films North America, speaks on their polythene film products for the horticultural and agricultural marketplace. In the horticulture market, AT Films supplies customers who maintain greenhouse... - November 16, 2010 - WDM Group
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientists Find That Waterborne Urethane Coatings Based on Polyurethane Dispersions Have Superior Performance Properties
The process of selecting the proper waterborne coating for direct-to-metal (DTM) applications is complicated by necessary surface treatment, application requirements, cost of the coating and desired performance properties. No one coating can overcome all of these challenges, but waterborne... - November 13, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Materialscience LLC Examines New Markets for UV-Cure Coatings Technology
This news release discusses new applications for ultraviolet (UV)-cure coatings. Traditionally, UV-cure coatings are focused on the wood coatings market, but changing regulations and formulator preferences are expanding their range of use. Mike Dvorchak, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, presented “UV-Cure Coatings Technology – New Markets, New UV Oligomers and New UV PUDs” as part of the UV Technologies in Industrial Coatings Session at the recently held North American Industrial (NAI) Coatings. - November 11, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Demand for Emulsion Polymers to Rise 5.2% Annually Through 2014
This report covers emulsion polymers including water-based paints, acrylic emulsions, and Vinyl acetate emulsions - November 05, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Industrial Gases Market to Reach $63.2 Billion by 2014
This report covers the industrial gases market including merchant gases, packaged gases, on-site supply for large industries, healthcare gases and gases used in electronic production - November 05, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
Tap Associates, Inc. - Makers of the Self-Locking Tap Extension
Announces "Machined in America©" Campaign - November 04, 2010 - Tap Associates, Inc.
Bayer MaterialCcience LLC Showcases New Color Palette for Autumn 2010
As the weather cools and winter approaches, Bayer MaterialScience LLC color experts have developed playful shades for this season’s autumn and winter palette. Bayer MaterialScience LLC has added seven new colors to the LEDA® Compounded Color Technology’s JUST COOL color family for... - October 30, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Innovative Filament Winding Process Utilizes Polyurethane Raw Materials from Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Utility poles soaring upward 90, 100 and 110 feet in the air in some of the most wind-torn regions of the world feature impressive strength-to-weight ratios, thanks to a proprietary filament winding process by RS Technologies Inc. (RS). Using this innovative process, RS, a Canadian company with an... - October 28, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Finds That Low-Global Warming Potential Blowing Agents Could be Used as Substitutes for HFCs with Relative Ease
Since the elimination of hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) 22 and HCFC 141b as blowing agents for rigid polyurethane foams in the United States, the polyurethane industry has sought comparable replacements. - October 19, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC's Commitment to Sustainable Solutions for Effects of Global Megatrends
Bayer MaterialScience is committed to help meet the global challenges of energy shortages and climate change through innovative and sustainable technologies and processes. This is the company’s central message at the UTECH North America Exhibition 2010 held at the George R. Brown Convention... - October 19, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Pioneers Use of Waterborne PUDs and Blocked Polyisocyanates in Coatings for Glass Containers
Glass represents a challenging substrate for the coatings chemist. Fortunately, new developments from Bayer MaterialScience LLC are making waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) and blocked polyisocyanates an attractive option for coating the exterior of glass bottles and jars. Raymond... - October 19, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC's Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Prove Superior for Direct-to-Metal Applications
Application timing, surface preparation and degree of protection provided are just a few characteristics that coatings applicators must evaluate before selecting the proper coating for direct-to-metal (DTM) applications. To help facilitate this process three Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientists... - October 19, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
U.S. Plastics Industry Gets A Boost from ILG, the American Industrial Marketplace
Industrial Leaders, the b-to-b trade portal focusing on American industry launches its all new plastics directory and plastic marketplace. - October 17, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Installs Custom High Throughput Assay from Wildcat Discovery Technologies for ARPA-E Carbon Capture Project
First milestone completed in three year effort targeting the discovery of materials for CO2 capture. - October 16, 2010 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
SPEX CertiPrep Launches New Web Site, spexcertiprep.com
New site provides improved navigation, an easy ordering system, and enhanced search to find the Certified Reference Materials and technical information visitors are looking for. - October 14, 2010 - SPEX CertiPrep Inc
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Expanded Geloy* PC/ASA Portfolio Opens New Possibilities; Specialty Grades Build on World-Class Weatherability, Impact
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ leadership in developing materials that reduce system costs and respond to its customers’ sustainability needs has resulted in another landmark achievement: an expanded portfolio of Geloy* polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate (PC/ASA) resin blends that... - October 14, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
New Molded Plastic Marketplace to Buy and Sell Plastic Molding Services Worldwide
IndustrialSAVER, the online manufacturing marketplace promoting international suppliers of industrial products introduces its molded plastic offerings - October 14, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
IonSense Expands Product Line with ASAP Open-Air Ionization Source
IonSense to sell Atmospheric Solids Analysis Probe (ASAP) as Entry Level Source for Open-Air Mass Spectrometry - October 08, 2010 - IonSense, Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Remains at the Forefront of UV-Cure Coatings Systems Development
Formulators are increasingly turning to ultraviolet (UV)-cure coatings to meet tighter government-mandated volatile organic compound (VOC) and hazardous air pollutant (HAPs) regulations. Bayer MaterialScience LLC has consistently been at the forefront of developing UV-cure coatings systems,... - October 07, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Industrial Lubricants, Grease, Oil & Other Lube Added to IndustrialLEADERS
ILG increases its offerings for lubricants, oil, grease and other petroleum products to keep machines, tools and equipment lubricated. - October 01, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Global Introduction of ISOLUTE® QuEChERS, Pesticide Residue Analysis for Food Industry Includes Buy 1, Get 1 Free Offer
Biotage® announced its new line of Biotage/IST ISOLUTE QuEChERS (pronounced “catchers”) extraction and clean-up products for pesticide residue analysis. These dispersive SPE (dSPE) products offer Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe extraction of pesticides for multi-class, multi-residue pesticide analysis in vegetables and fruits. - September 29, 2010 - Biotage
Westec Plastics Adds State-of-the-Art Metrology Capability
Westec Plastics Corporation announces its acquisition of a MicroVu optical coordinate measuring machine with resolution to one-tenth of a micron (4 one-millionths of an inch). This machine is also touch-probe capable as well as outfitted with a number of other specialty attachments to aid in... - September 25, 2010 - Westec Plastics Corporation
Bayer Materialscience Develops New Flame Retardant Polycarbonate Plastic for LEDs
This news release showcases a new flame retardant polycarbonate plastic for LEDs. The new product grade, Makrolon® FR7067 polycarbonate plastic, meets UL-94 V0 rating at 1.5 mm and non-class 2 UL 8750. This material breakthrough comes at a time when, according to Strategies Unlimited, the high brightness LED market is forecast to grow more than 30 percent, reaching $20.2 billion by 2014. - September 11, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Wins Prestigious iF Communication Design Award for SampleBox
As a team, Bayer MaterialScience along with design agencies Golden Planet Design and soloTM have won a prestigious iF communication design award for the SampleBox. The SampleBox includes more than 40 material samples and was conceived to give clear and comprehensive insight into Bayer... - September 09, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Elastocon Expands STK Series of Overmolding TPEs
Major TPE producer expands line of offerings to include a new series of TPEs that overmold easily and effectively onto other plastic substrates. - September 04, 2010 - Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Expands Sales and Distribution Network for Baycusan® Polyurethane Cosmetics Ingredients
Bayer MaterialScience recently added EES Cosmetics Solutions to support Baycusan® polyurethane cosmetic ingredients sales in the East Coast region. EES Cosmetic Solutions joins Bayer MaterialScience Key Account Manager for Cosmetics and Personal Care, Judith Krantz, and distribution partners... - September 04, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Nanostructured Coatings Market Valued at $980 Million in 2009
This study focuses on nanostructured coatings including anti-fingerprint coatings, antibacterial nanostructured coatings, anti-scratch coatings, antifouling coatings, self cleaning coatings, uv resistant coatings, and thermal barrier coatings. - September 03, 2010 - MarketResearch.com
BC Firm Showcases Solution to Global Problem of Plastic Waste, EPI Joins Vancouver Mayor for Shanghai Expo 2010 Trade Mission
After making a very visible contribution to the success of the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver-based EPI Environmental Technologies Inc. (“EPI”) will be showcased as a leading Canadian representative of “Urban Best Practices” at the World Expo in Shanghai,... - September 01, 2010 - EPI Environmental Technologies Inc.
BioBased Technologies Certified as Woman-Owned Business
BioBased Technologies® has been certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council as a Women’s Business Enterprise. - September 01, 2010 - BioBased Insulation
Reliable S+S Sorting Systems Convince the Swiss
Superior technology of the VARISORT COMPACT combined system. - September 01, 2010 - S+S Separation and Sorting Technology GmbH
Polymerupdate Global Petrochemical Conference (PGPC 2010) the "New Benchmark for Petrochemical Conferences in India"
Polymerupdate hosted its 1st Polymerupdate Global Petrochemical Conference in Mumbai, India on August 19-20, 2010. High profile industry speakers and attendees gathered for this global event. A common response from most attendees approached for a feedback was that the event was a grand success and... - August 27, 2010 - Polymerupdate.com
Protective Coatings and Powder Coatings Now Being Offered on IndustrialMRO.com
Industrial paints, powder coatings and other finishing products now available on IndustrialMRO.com, a division of Industrial Leaders Group. - August 20, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Industrial Chemicals Buying Guide Swells to Over 200 Chemical Manufacturers
Worldwide Industrial Marketplace (WIM) grows to hundreds of chemicals manufacturers for industrial, construction and other applications - August 18, 2010 - IndustrialLeaders.com
New Online Pump Selector Allows Collaboration & Sharing of Pump Curves
PUMP-FLO™ Solutions (An Engineered Software Business), announces the release of PUMP-FLO Premium, a major update to their web-based pump selection software. The new program is a subscription-based web-version of its popular PUMP-FLO software. The new PUMP-FLO Premium features a secure cloud... - August 13, 2010 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Compact Auto Detailing Upholstery Cleaner Adds 67 Percent More Power
The new XTreme Power® XPH-5900IU offers a small footprint, heated cleaning and more power for maximum maneuverability. - August 11, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
Allied Pressroom Products Announces New Hire for Central U.S Sales
Allied Pressroom Products, a global manufacturer of printing press chemistries and pressroom products is pleased to announce the appointment of Terry L. Allen to the position of Midwest Technical Sales Specialist. - July 21, 2010 - Allied Pressroom Products
Xten Industries Receives MMAC 2010 Future 50 Award
Midwest contract manufacturing, plastic injection molding company is recognized for growth in revenue and employment. - July 14, 2010 - Xten Industries
Kinetics Launches New Line of High Performance Equipment
Kinetics, the world’s leading provider of process and mechanical solutions, announced the launch of its new high-performance equipment product line designed to distribute high purity process fluids for the semiconductor, photovoltaic, research, and other high technology markets. - July 10, 2010 - KINETICS
Georgia-Pacific Professional Launches New Cost-Effective Wiper Solution
Brawny Industrial™ High Performance Shop Towel Offers Clean and Safe Wiping Option - July 09, 2010 - Georgia-Pacific Professional
ALPCO Diagnostics Exclusively Offers Animal NGAL Assays from BioPorto
BioPorto Diagnostics has awarded ALPCO Diagnostics exclusive distributorship for its animal NGAL ELISAs to the North American market. BioPorto’s prominence is unrivaled in immunoassays for measuring NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin) – the breakthrough kidney injury... - June 17, 2010 - ALPCO
Plascon Packaging Introduces EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement Unit
The EasyOpen Manual Bag Placement unit from Plascon Packaging and Niverplast increases the speed of bag insertion into a box, carton or crate by up to 50%, decreases contamination risk and makes the process much more ergonomic for workers on the production line. - June 11, 2010 - Plascon Group
IonSense Issued Three Patents Related to Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry
Supports Current Products and Applications in Food Safety, Pharmaceutical Development, and Forensics - May 20, 2010 - IonSense, Inc.