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Semi-crystalline PHA added to FDA’s inventory of food contact substances
Iranpolymer/Baspar CJ Biomaterials, Inc. announced that its semi-crystalline PHA (scPHA) biopolymer branded PHACT™ S1000P is now included in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substances (FCS) with the Assigned Food Contact Notification (FCN) 2330. This is the second CJ Biomaterials…
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Lagos bans polystyrene and single-use plastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar The government of the Nigerian state of Lagos has implemented an immediate ban on the use and distribution of polystyrene and other single-use plastics, citing significant environmental concerns. The announcement was made by the state’s Commissioner for the Environment…
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Plastic pollution fix needs more than just PPT, warns expert
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Plastic Packaging Tax in the UK has been hailed as a positive step toward addressing plastic pollution, but Raffi Schieir, Director of Prevented Ocean Plastic, argues that it may not go far enough. In an exclusive interview, Schieir…
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Plastics & Rubber Vietnam 2024 returns in March
Iranpolymer/Baspar Accompanying the plastics and rubber industry in Vietnam for over a decade, the 11th edition of Plastics & Rubber Vietnam exhibition will take place from March 13th -15th, 2024 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), District 7,…
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Effective solution for the replacement of PTFE in flame retardancy
Iranpolymer/Baspar Tolsa is offering its ADINS® Clay range of flame-retardant additives as a viable replacement for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) as an anti-dripping mechanism for polymer formulations. ADINS® Clay products meet increasingly stringent regulations as well as environmental, health and safety standards that are directly…
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Life cycle assessment of PLA through advanced recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar TotalEnergies Corbion has published the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for recycled Luminy® PLA, titled Life Cycle Assessment of PLA through Advanced Recycling – Utilizing Waste Streams as Feedstock for a Biobased Polyester. The study concludes that the advanced recycling of PLA…
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New European Producer of PET BCF Yarns for Automotive Carpet
Iranpolymer/Baspar To expand its support for high-end and luxurious automotive interiors, B.I.G. Yarns has completed its first industrial production runs of virgin polyester BCF yarns for automotive carpet to complement its line of polyamide PA6 superior yarns. There is a growing market…
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Freudenberg Develops Extremely Temperature-Resistant Plastics for Electric Cars
Iranpolymer/Baspar By offering a new class of materials, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is playing a significant role in improving fire protection in electric vehicle drives. The material is called “Quantix ULTRA” and it resists melting even at extreme temperatures of up to 1,200…
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Tosaf unveils PFAS-free additives for polyolefins extrusion
Iranpolymer/Baspar The race to replace per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is on, driven by increasingly stringent regulations and standards regarding these ‘forever chemicals’, some of which have been shown to have harmful impacts on human health and the environment. PFAS, however, have…
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Recycled engineering polymer market demands and action plans
Iranpolymer/Baspar the waste and the end-use markets for recyclate. With an evaluation of the evolving legislative environment, it allows for visibility on the current and future status of the market. The regulatory landscape for plastics recycling is a critical driving force…
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Production site for silicone specialties in the Czech Republic
Iranpolymer/Baspar Wacker Chemie AG plans to further expand its silicone specialties business and is reorganizing its production operations in Europe. A new production site for silicones is to be built in Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic. The main drivers…
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Opinion: Automation trends for 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar No longer seen as expensive, complicated or inflexible, today’s automated solutions are affordable, agile, easy to operate, and smaller than ever. And with the advent of smart features such as integrated vision systems and real-time energy reduction functionality, they…
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Perfetti Van Melle inks partnership with PCX to exceed plastic goals
Iranpolymer/Baspar CONFECTIONERY maker Perfetti Van Melle Philippines has partnered with PCX Markets for an initiative that seeks to exceed the required plastic reduction goals of large companies under the Extended Producer Responsibility Act. Perfetti Van Melle Philippines Managing Director David…
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Thermoform packaging market growth and innovations
Iranpolymer/Baspar According to Towards Packaging, the global thermoform packaging market size stood at USD 49.48 billion in 2023, grew to USD 52.20 billion in 2024, and is expanding at a CAGR of 5.9% between 2023 and 2032. Report Highlights: Important…
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Ban on single-use plastic bags comes into force in Dubai
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Crown Prince of Dubai issued an Executive Council Resolution on the last day of 2023 that imposes a phased ban on the import and trading of single-use products. The resolution applies equally to single-use virgin and recycled products,…
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Reliance Industries first in India to receive ISCC-Plus certification
Iranpolymer/Baspar Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) ended 2023 on a high note. The Mumbai-based conglomerate, which operates energy and petrochemical businesses, has become the first in India to produce ISCC-Plus certified chemically recycled polymers. RIL announced on Dec. 29 that it…
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Südpack acquires majority stake in chemical recycler
Iranpolymer/Baspar German flexible film manufacturer Südpack has acquired a majority stake in Carboliq. The Germany-based chemical recycler is a subsidiary of engineering firm Recenso, specialised in resource recovery systems. With the acquisition, effective from Jan. 2, 2024, Südpack has expanded…
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Anticipation builds for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar In the final countdown to the eagerly awaited Packaging Innovations & Empack 2024 event, the organisers, Easyfairs, are gearing up for what promises to be the most successful edition yet. Growing in size and scale Scheduled for 21-22 February at…
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Antimicrobial additives for TPU film in medical and outdoor applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar Avient Corporation unveils an expansion of its Cesa™ Withstand™ portfolio to include new grades of antimicrobial and antifungal additives. These new grades are developed to enhance the performance of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film-laminated products and devices in applications where…
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Vietnam plastic pail industry anticipated to grow amid rising adoption of bioplastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar According to Future Market Insights, Inc. (FMI), the plastic pail market in Vietnam is predicted to surge from US$ 70.3 million in 2023 to US$ 97.2 million by 2033. Over the assessment period, plastic pail sales in Vietnam are…
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