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Versatile portfolio of flame-retardant PP compounds
Iranpolymer/Baspar Sirmax North America will highlight its broad portfolio of flame-retardant polypropylene (PP) compounds at the NPE 2024 exhibition May 6-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. (Booth #S34027). The multi-family line of halogen-free FR PP materials…
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Farrel Pomini goes all in on continuous mixer technology for recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar At NPE 2024, Ansonia, Conn.-based Farrel Pomini is betting on mechanical and chemical recycling applications for its continuous mixer technology. The Farrel continuous mixer is a compounder that feeds to an extruder, based on the principle of two counter-rotating,…
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Nissei says ‘inclusive growth’ covers recycling, bioplastics, energy savings
Iranpolymer/Baspar San Antonio-based Nissei America Inc. (SH-12, W2401) is introducing new injection molding technology to reduce environmental loads while simplifying processes. Parent company Nissei Plastic Industrial Co. Ltd. of Nagano, Japan, developed two hybrid machines that it said can improve…
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Siegwerk’s commitment to the safest inks and coatings
Iranpolymer/Baspar Packaging plays an important role to protect food from contamination. Printing inks are an integral part of the packaging and are important because of their function to provide visual information, brand awareness, and as decorative of the packaging. Packaging…
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New semi-crystalline PHA biopolymer at NPE 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar CJ Biomaterials, Inc. introduced PHACT™ S1000P Semi-Crystalline PHA (scPHA) at NPE 2024 in Orlando, Florida. The new scPHA biopolymer is an environmentally friendly, biobased material that is TÜV OK-certified home and industrial compostable, as well as TÜV OK-certified marine and…
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Sustainable TPEs and automotive innovations at Plastics & Rubber Thailand 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar KRAIBURG TPE unveils its latest sustainable TPEs featuring up to 48% PCR and 50% PIR recycled content. Alongside its cutting-edge automotive TPE solutions, the company is primed to make a significant impact at the Plastics & Rubber Thailand Exhibition…
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CPP releases guidance to eliminate unnecessary or problematic plastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Canada Plastics Pact (CPP), in collaboration with the National Zero Waste Council, has introduced a new guidance document aimed at eliminating unnecessary and problematic plastics. The guidance lists 13 items identified as unnecessary or problematic, with an additional…
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North American Biopolymer Summit to be held in Cleveland, OH this October
Iranpolymer/Baspar London, UK – ACI to host The North American Biopolymer Summit in Cleveland, Ohio. Taking place on the 2nd & 3rd October 2024, this summit is your go-to for the latest in sustainable materials. This summit will keep you…
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Amcor unveils 100% recycled PET bottle for soft drinks
Iranpolymer/Baspar Amcor, a world leader in packaging solutions, has announced the launch of a one-litre polyethylene terephthalate (PET) carbonated soft drink (CSD) bottle made entirely from post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. The company said this innovative stock bottle empowers beverage brands…
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Henkel wash-off adhesive gains CHI certification for PET recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar German adhesives company Henkel has received certification from the cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI) for its water-based acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive, Aquence PS 3017 RE, confirming its compatibility with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cycling processes. The certification recognises the adhesive’s ability to not negatively affect…
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Static-dissipative TPE solution for consumer electronics and powertool applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar KRAIBURG TPE announced the launch of its latest product series, the THERMOLAST® K AD1/AS product series, designed specifically to meet the static-dissipative requirements. The THERMOLAST® K AD1/AS series boasts a range of features and properties that make it the ideal material…
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Carbios and Partners Celebrate Groundbreaking for PET Biorecycling Plant
Iranpolymer/Baspar Carbios held a groundbreaking ceremony for its project to construct a PET recycling plant. The plant will use a unique process involving the depolymerization of PET using enzymes. Participants included local authorities, partner brands and industrial partners. Located in Longlaville,…
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Transparent amorphous nylons at NPE 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar Nylon Corporation of America, Inc. (NYCOA) has announced the launch of NY-Clear, an amorphous 6I/6T nylon that is targeted for packaging and precision molded applications. The company will showcase these high-performance nylons as part of their new specialty nylon…
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Delivering Increased Benefits to Greenhouse Films
Iranpolymer/Baspar Polyethylene (PE) films are commonly used in agricultural applications for many different purposes. They bring advantages to food production by helping increase crop yields, protecting crops from adverse conditions and reducing the need for water and chemicals in the production process. There…
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Neste successfully concludes its first processing run with pyrolysis oil from discarded tires
Iranpolymer/Baspar Neste successfully conducted its first processing trial run with liquefied discarded tires. In the processing run, Neste produced high-quality raw material for new plastics and chemicals. For the processing run, Neste sourced pyrolysis oil derived from discarded vehicle tires…
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Scientists fabricate composites that combine high strength and bioactivity inspired by the cortical bone
Iranpolymer/Baspar Researchers have created scaffolds with enhanced strength by fabricating 20 vol% polydopamine-modified nano hydroxyapatite (pDA-nHA), featuring a distinctive lamellar structure. These scaffolds were then immersed in a polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) synthesis system for reinforcement, offering an innovative approach to both augment…
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High-performance engineered fibers at Techtextil 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar Avient Corporation announced it will showcase its high-performance engineered fiber solutions and advanced protective materials portfolio next week at Techtextil, the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwoven fabrics. These highlighted solutions include composite fabrics and textiles that offer high…
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Huntsman launches new SHOKLESS polyurethane systems for electric vehicle batteries
Iranpolymer/Baspar Tienen, Belgium – Automotive experts from Huntsman have added a series of new lightweight, durable polyurethane foam technologies to the company’s battery solutions portfolio that have been developed for the potting and fixation of cells mounted in electric vehicle…
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Sabic closes OIefins-3 cracker Geleen after maintenance shutdown
Iranpolymer/Baspar Sabic will start a turnaround at its Chemelot site at the end of this week. The Olefins 3 naphtha cracker and five other installations of the cracker complex will be taken out of operation during this. Sabic announces that…
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Navigating the shift from fossil-based to sustainable materials in the New World
Iranpolymer/Baspar In today’s world, heightened awareness of traditional materials on the environment has brought society to a critical juncture. The time has come for a transition: From the “Old World” of fossil-based, polluting materials (PCRs) to the “New World” of…
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