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.
Students’ Robots Battle It Out in New Arena Made of Makrolon® Polycarbonate Sheet from Bayer MaterialScience
For years it’s been said that robots are the way of the future. In southwestern Pennsylvania, robots are helping to create a workforce development program for the future. The Southwestern Pennsylvania BotsIQ program strives to open high school students’ eyes to potential careers in the... - April 28, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
VIO Chemicals AG China Plant Ready for GMP Production
The new GMP plant of VIO Chemicals AG at Binhai, China has passed the first two GMP audits and is now ramping up for production of custom intermediates for APIs. - April 26, 2014 - VIO Chemicals AG
SMARTFormulator Unveils SMART Cost Estimator and More Enhancements at Supplier’s Day May 13/14
SMARTFormulator will debut the SMART Cost Estimator and more Enhancements for the SMARTFormulator and SMARTMRP at Supplier's Day - Booth 116. - April 25, 2014 - Data-Biz: SMARTFormulator Division
Storefronts Shine Bright with Bayer MaterialScience Polycarbonate Sheet for Channel Letters and Signage Applications
Companies are looking for a way to stand apart from the competition. Like a signpost in a strange land, channel letters and signage applications using polycarbonate sheet from Bayer MaterialScience LLC can help light up interest in a business and attract customers. Creating an eye-catching sign is... - April 25, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Polylactic Acid Market is Expected to Reach $5.2 Billion Globally by 2020, According to Allied Market Research
"The ongoing research on reinforcement of PLA with other materials would bring opportunities for PLA with much improved products in future," added the analysts. - April 25, 2014 - Allied Market Research
Bio-Succinic Acid Market Volume is Expected to Reach 710 Kilo Tons with Corresponding Revenue of $1.1 billion Globally in 2020 - Allied Market Research
Succinic acid is used as an intermediate chemical for a wide range of applications such as industrial, food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Until now, common source of succinic acid at industrial level was fossil fuel. - April 25, 2014 - Allied Market Research
IRRRB Approves Funding for Segetis Commercial Plant
Iron Range Resource and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB) voted unanimously to approve $21.2 million in funding for Segetis to construct a commercial-scale plant at the Laskin Energy Park in Hoyt Lakes, MN. - April 24, 2014 - Segetis
Anchor Plastics, Inc. Attends the PSE National Convention
Steve Rogers always says he would not be as successful as he is without the support and education of PSE. Anchor Plastics, Inc. is now a corporate sponsor for PSE and is closely working with them. On April 10th, 2014 Anchor Plastics attended the National Pi Sigma Epsilon Convention in Miami,... - April 18, 2014 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R)’s PTFE Hose Overbraided with Stainless Steel Reduces Kinking and Increases Pressure Capabilities; Smooth and Convoluted Cores Available
High purity tubing manufacturer AdvantaPure now stocks its overbraided PTFE hose in four styles: smooth core, convoluted core, silicone-jacketed smooth core, and silicone-jacketed convoluted core. Called APFOS, the hose offers the purity, smoothness, and non-stick properties of PTFE fluoropolymer with kink resistance and the durability of stainless steel overbraiding. Primary applications for APFOS hose are for fluid transfer in the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and chemical industries. - April 17, 2014 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
TLC Ingredients and IFP Work with Meat Industry Client to Replace Pho-Containing Encapsulated Citric Acid and Salt
TLC Ingredients, INC has been working with IFP, Inc to offer encapsulated citric acid and salts that contain no PHO. This is largely driven by increased customer inquiries about encapsulated products containing PHO’s. - April 14, 2014 - TLC Ingredients
High-Solids Polyurethane Dispersions from Bayer MaterialScience Offer Comfortable Feel, Improved Efficiency for Textile Coatings
For many years, polyurethane coatings have been applied to various fabrics to enhance their functionality, such as chemical and stain resistance, durability, and wind and waterproofness. Increasingly, textile companies are requesting resins with non-solvent formulations that offer high-performance... - April 09, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Wows with Inside Look at the Wonderful World of Coatings
Each and every coating application has its own requirements for design, durability and meeting regulations. From inside the homes where we live, to the vehicles we drive, the railcars that transport our goods, and the buildings in which we work, coatings play an important role in not only... - April 09, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Low-VOC Formulations for Polyurethane Coatings from Bayer MaterialsScience Offer High-Performance Properties to Protect Diverse Surfaces
Productivity, sustainability and quality are key drivers in the coatings industry today. Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed raw materials and technologies that provide coating professionals high-performance solutions to protect diverse surfaces. Mike Jeffries, field technical service manager,... - April 09, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Raw Materials Help Polyurethane Coatings with Improved Weatherability
When evaluating coatings for industrial maintenance applications, asset protection is a top priority. Yet, methods for re-creating real-world conditions in the lab, such as accelerated weathering, do not necessarily predict performance in the field. This is due to the difficulty in simulating... - April 07, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Intratec Continues to Hire Technical Sales Agents in US and Canada
Offering unlimited positions to professionals familiar with chemical process industries, the company expects to keep expanding sales in North America. - March 27, 2014 - Intratec Solutions
High-Performance Polyurea and Polyurethane Coatings from Bayer MaterialScience Deliver Fast Return to Service, Excellent Aesthetics, Durability
Building and construction professionals are looking for suitable materials that meet requirements for low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and offer high-performance properties. Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed solutions for polyurethane and polyurea coatings based on its raw materials... - March 26, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Plastic Bag Source Based in the USA Expands Its Product Line to Printed Shopping Bags
One of the USA’s renowned plastic bag manufacturers, Plastic Bag Source, expands its product line to printed shopping bags apart from other plastic bags. - March 21, 2014 - Plastic Bag Source
New Fusionite™ Treated Renewable Oshenite® Brings Performance Enhancements and Bacteria Inhibiting Properties to Plastics
U.S. Aragonite Enterprises, the company reinventing plastics with its renewable and sustainable Oshenite® performance mineral, introduces a new Oshenite® product that inhibits bacteria causing foodborne illnesses, odors, mold, mildew and algae in packaging and consumer goods applications. Incorporating a patented ion process technology from CMS Technology, the Fusionite™ treated Oshenite® improves the physical performance of plastics with added microbial defense. - March 20, 2014 - U.S. Aragonite.com
Grand View Research, Inc: Global Biocides Market Expected to Reach USD 10,745.7 Million by 2020
GrandViewResearch.com has announced the addition of "Global Biocides Market Analysis And Segment Forecasts To 2020" Market Research report to their Database. - March 20, 2014 - Grand View Research
The New AdvantaPass(TM) Clean Room Wall Pass-Through System Permits Aseptic Fluid Transfer between Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Suites with Reduced Risk of Contamination
AdvantaPure(R) introduces the AdvantaPass system, a technology developed to reduce contamination risks and ensure room isolation for critical fluid transfer processes. AdvantaPass applies to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing where large volumes of fluid must be transferred from one clean room to another. This unique system employs a wall portal through which multiple lines of Single-Use tubing can be serviced. Seals, gaskets, end caps and clamps ensure isolation of the portal. - March 16, 2014 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Global Adhesives and Sealants Market 2014 to 2020 - Industry Size, Players, Analysis and Forecast by Grand View Research
Grand View Research has announced the addition of "Global Adhesives and Sealants Market Analysis And Segment Forecasts To 2020" Market Research report to their Database. - March 12, 2014 - Grand View Research
Domino Plastics Company Inc. Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
Since its inception twenty years ago, Domino Plastics Company Inc. continues to be on the leading edge of plastic scrap brokering. Learn more about this pioneering business. - March 08, 2014 - Domino Plastics Company Inc.
Global Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) Market Size, Analysis and Forecast to 2020 - Grand View Research
Grand View Research has announced the addition of "Global Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) Market Analysis And Segment Forecasts To 2020" Market Research report to their Database. - March 08, 2014 - Grand View Research
Bayer MaterialScience Acquires Aniline Facility
Latest investment fully integrates Baytown facility along the MDI value chain, reinforces Bayer’s ongoing commitment to the North American polyurethane industry. - March 05, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Ampac Acquires Business Deposits Plus as Part of Strategic Focus
Ampac has acquired Business Deposits Plus (BDP) as part of its overall strategic focus for its secure packaging business unit. - March 03, 2014 - ProAmpac
Bayer MaterialScience's Low-VOC Waterborne Technology Enables Primer Coating with Excellent Adhesion
Successfully painting traditionally difficult-to-coat substrates used in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications is now much easier due to a Bayer MaterialScience LLC advance in waterborne primer coating raw material technology. Primers built on this new Bayer technology offer... - March 03, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Never Get Burned: Ceresana Publishes New Market Report on Flame Retardants
Ceresana expects the world market for flame retardants to reach 7.15 billion US-dollars in the year 2021. - March 01, 2014 - Ceresana
Contested Market: Ceresana Publishes New Study on the Market for Butanol
More and more countries are reporting excessive outputs of butanol. Biofuels could increase demand for butanol. - March 01, 2014 - Ceresana
Sustainable Success: Ceresana Expects the Market for Bioplastics to Grow
Ceresana forecasts revenues generated on the global market for bioplastics to reach almost 6 billion US-dollars in 2021. - March 01, 2014 - Ceresana
Professional Plastics Signs Master Distributor Agreement with Corning Macor®
Professional Plastics, Inc. has recently signed a Master Distribution Agreement with Corning, Inc. for the distribution and fabrication of Macor® Machinable Glass Ceramic parts and shapes. As a leading supplier of engineering plastics and ceramics with 18 locations in the USA, Singapore and... - February 27, 2014 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Improved Performance of Low-VOC, 2K Waterborne Technology from Bayer MaterialScience Broadens Use
Tighter government regulations and consumer demand are driving interest for coatings that offer low volatile organic compounds (VOC) and lower odor. The challenge has been to make a low-VOC, low-odor paint system that offers the performance properties of a two-component solventborne polyurethane... - February 27, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Built for Safety: Impact-Resistant Makrolon Polycarbonate Sheet from Bayer MaterialScience Helps Protect Operators of Heavy-Duty Equipment
Tree limbs, rocks, mud or other debris are just a few of the dangers operators of heavy-duty equipment may face during a typical day at the “office.” Replacing glass operator cab windows with tough, durable polycarbonate glazing in construction, forestry, agricultural or other types of... - February 27, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Illuminating a Path for High-Performance LED Lighting: Bayer MaterialScience Plastics Help Optimize Function and Benefits of LED Luminaires
The LED revolution is upon us. LED lighting is becoming the preferred lighting choice in nearly every setting, including where we live, work and play. Its success is driven by several factors: LED lighting appeals to consumers and other end users seeking a more energy-efficient lighting option... - February 27, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Material Innovations Help Improve Wound Care
Bayer MaterialScience LLC announces a polyurethane-based adhesive based on its Baymedix® A raw material is now available in the United States. Targeted for skin adherence in wound care and biosensor applications, this skin-friendly adhesive offers adjustable adhesive strengths,... - February 26, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Polycarbonate Materials from Bayer MaterialScience Ideal for a Wide Range of LED Lighting Needs
One-size-fits-all, standard lighting is a thing of the past. Instead, lighting today is available in every shape and size, giving consumers more choices than ever before. In addition to styling, consumers are also looking for lighting options that are durable and energy efficient, while serving a... - February 26, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
$25,000 Donation from VIO Chemicals AG Builds New School in Shwe Myo, Myanmar
The donation of $25,000 by VIO Chemicals CEO Dimitris Kalisa provides appropriate learning facilities for 262 children in Shwe Myo, Myanmar. - February 26, 2014 - VIO Chemicals AG
Raw Materials from Bayer MaterialScience Help Rapid-Curing Polyaspartic Coatings Increase Productivity, Offer High Performance
Building and construction professionals want coatings that protect substrates such as metal and concrete without a time-consuming drying process that delays fabrication schedules. Rapid-curing polyaspartic coatings using Bayer MaterialScience LLC raw materials provide increased productivity while... - February 24, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
IonSense Introduces Rugged Direct Sample Analysis by Mass Spectrometry with the DART®-QS Source
Rapid analysis with the Direct Analysis in Real Time technology provides near-instantaneous detection of drugs of abuse and contaminants. To be exhibited at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), Seattle, WA, February 17-22, 2014, Booth 310. - February 14, 2014 - IonSense, Inc.
New Bayer MaterialScience Polycarbonate Blend Packs a Protective Punch
Increased chemical resistance helps combat risk of hospital-acquired infections - February 13, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Quick Fix: Bone Fixation Device Utilizing High-Strength, Biocompatible Polycarbonate from Bayer Materialscience Helps Speed Patient Recovery
Medical device manufacturers are developing products that are less invasive, contribute to faster medical procedures and help speed patient recovery. To accomplish this, they are increasingly utilizing advanced, biocompatible thermoplastics in their medical devices. The Super Staple™... - February 13, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
High-Performance Polyurethane Coatings from Bayer MaterialScience Offer Numerous Advantages
Helping ensure workers maintain a safe and healthy work environment is among the key benefits of proper handling and use of polyurethane coatings. - February 12, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Just What the Doctor Ordered: Advanced Materials from Bayer MaterialScience Play Important Role in Bringing Lifesaving Medical Solutions to Market
Today, more than ever, people seem to always be on the move… reluctant to slow down, even when medical treatment is needed. Medical device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) recognize this by developing products that will help patients get back on their feet more quickly, and by... - February 12, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Bayer MaterialScience LLC 2K Polyurethane Coating Formulations Withstand Harsh Conditions
Durable, high-performance coatings well-suited to pipeline applications - February 10, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Talk of the Town: Residential Garage Floor with Bayer Materialscience High Durability Polyaspartic Coating Has Neighbors Talking
Durable, aesthetically pleasing floor finishes with ultra-low VOCs offer minimal downtime and faster return to service - February 10, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
ResTech Plastic Molding Announces Acquisition of Northeast Mold & Plastics to Expand Customer Care Expertise for Advanced Plastic Molding Solutions
Northeastern U.S. Largest Installed Two-Shot Molding Machine Base Will Drive Technology Strategy - February 06, 2014 - ResTech Plastic Molding
"India Carbon Black: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on Indian carbon black market titled as "India Carbon Black: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 130 page study comprehensively investigates the carbon black market & industry statistics in India with respect to product statistics, market statistics, industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles, and economic profiles among many more. - January 31, 2014 - Tech Archival
Good Prospects for Fillers: Ceresana Publishes the 3rd Edition of Market Report
Ceresana forecasts revenues generated on the global market for fillers to rise to 27 billion US-dollars in 2021. - January 31, 2014 - Ceresana
Colorful Europe: Ceresana Publishes New Market Study on Paints and Varnishes
Ceresana forecasts the sale of paints and varnishes in Europe to reach 27 billion Euros in 2020. - January 31, 2014 - Ceresana
Styrene: Ceresana Presents the First Complete Analysis of the Market for This Polystyrene Precursor
Styrene is an important product in the petrochemical industry and used to manufacture a broad range of day-to-day products. The importance of styrene is reflected by the revenues generated with this product: market value amounted to about US$41.8 billion in 2012. In the recently published study, the market research institute Ceresana comprehensively analyzes and describes the development of the global market for styrene. - January 31, 2014 - Ceresana
"China Carbon Black: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on Chinese carbon black market titled as "China Carbon Black: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 140 page study comprehensively investigates the carbon black market & industry statistics in China with respect to product statistics, market statistics, industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles, and economic profiles among many more. - January 30, 2014 - Tech Archival