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Additives for Polymers (v.2011, #2)
Songwon develops innovative formulations for property enhancement, fibre stabilization (pp. 1-2).
Leading polymer additives supplier Songwon has developed a new range of high heat, low colour distortion and low emission additive formulations for thermoplastics. The company says the new products deliver significant benefits to compounders, moulders and end-users. A new solution for polypropylene (PP) fibre stabilization in colour-critical applications is also being launched.
Dow introduces high-efficiency impact modifiers for PVC in Asia (pp. 2-2).
Dow Plastics Additives, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, has launched a ‘next-generation’ acrylic impact modifier for vinyl profile extrusion, pipes and compounding in the building and construction industry. Paraloid™ KM-606P is available in the Asia Pacific and Australasian region.
Evonik rolls out innovative additives to boost properties and processing for TPS and TPU (pp. 2-3).
At last autumn's K 2010 show in Düsseldorf, Evonik Industries extended its Aerobatch® family of products with the launch of several new additives. Three Aerobatch PP products provide ‘significant improvements’ in the mechanical properties of styrene block copolymers (TPS) in particular, while the Aerobatch U additive tackles the processing problems typically encountered with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomers.
Microban announces antimicrobial breakthrough for medical devices (pp. 3-3).
Antimicrobials specialist Microban International is exploiting its expertise in technologies for polymers to look for synergistic effects to help medical device manufacturers address bacterial contamination of medical devices commonly associated with hospital acquired infections (HAIs).
Eliokem launches new elastomeric modifier with enhanced resilience (pp. 4-4).
French company Eliokem has introduced a new grade of Sunigum elastomeric modifier suitable for use in a wide range of thermoplastics. Sunigum P2100 offers enhanced resilience properties, the company says, making it ideally suited for dynamic gasketing applications.
New foaming agents unveiled by Tramaco and Clariant (pp. 4-5).
Germany's Tramaco GmbH, a Rowa Group company, launched two foaming agent masterbatches for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) at the K 2010 event, where Clariant Masterbatches also presented its latest generation of Hydrocerol® chemical foaming agent (CFA) masterbatches targeting new applications such as polyester plastic sheets used for food trays.
Latest masterbatch range from Ampacet mimics weathered stone (pp. 4-4).
According to New York-based masterbatch specialist Ampacet, its new Textural Elements™ masterbatch collection captures the ‘earthy colours and rugged textural nuances of centuries’ old natural stone’. The company says these effects mirror consumers' ‘quest for authenticity’, with the flawed appearance giving the impression of being ‘real’.
Final roundup of additive introductions from K 2010 (pp. 5-7).
In addition to the flame retardants, stabilizers and antioxidants, colorants and effect pigments covered elsewhere in this and other recent issues of ADPO, last year's K 2010 show witnessed the introduction of a wide miscellany of more ‘niche’ polymer additives.
Shepherd Color offers new FDA-approved blue pigment (pp. 7-7).
Cincinnati-based Shepherd Color Co has introduced a new high-performance pigment, Blue 10F545. Deep blue-green in colour, and sky blue when let down with white, the pigment is reported to exhibit good hiding power, opacity and tinting strength. It is approved for indirect food contact use by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) under Food Contact Notification (FCN) 000938.
Angstron Materials presents high-quality graphene oxide (pp. 7-8).
Dayton, Ohio-based Angstron Materials has introduced a new single-layer graphene oxide product, available in a 0.5% water or solvent dispersion for processing flexibility. The new product can be used to significantly improve the thermal, electrical and mechanical properties of polymers and composites, the company says.
Cytec extends capacity for light stabilizers in West Virginia (pp. 8-9).
Cytec Industries Inc has announced that a project is underway to significantly increase the capacity of its light stabilizer production facility in Willow Island, WV, USA. The expansion of the plant is expected to be completed in early 2012.
Baerlocher switches to Ca-based stabilizers at UK plant, restores Italian production (pp. 8-8).
Two years after starting production of calcium-based additive one-packs for PVC in the UK, Baerlocher has completed the full conversion of its stabilizer production from lead-based to Ca-based products at the Bury plant. The company says its UK plant is the first stabilizer facility in Europe to achieve this milestone.
Nubiola expands capacity for red iron oxides (pp. 9-9).
Spanish pigment company Nubiola recently expanded manufacturing capacity for its Nubifer Red 5000 series of micronized red iron oxides by 20% at its Girardota plant in Colombia. The company reports that it has experienced increased demand for iron oxide pigments, with the micronized red range particularly affected.
Shinagawa Chemical changes name to Sun Ace, targets emerging markets (pp. 9-9).
In Japan, Shinagawa Chemical Industry Co, Ltd has changed its name and will now conduct business as Sun Ace Corp. The company produces stabilizers for polyvinyl chloride, metallic soaps and polyolefin additives.
Eastman increases plasticizer capacity in Estonia, posts 29% sales rise in 3Q 2010 (pp. 10-11).
Eastman Chemical has completed an expansion of its Benzoflex™ plasticizer line at the Kohtla-Järve site in Estonia, increasing capacity for the product by 11 000 tonnes. Benzoflex is a benzoate ester plasticizer used in polyvinyl chloride applications such as vinyl flooring as well as in adhesives, sealants and caulks.
Price increases across the board for additives and colorants (pp. 10-10).
As raw material and energy costs continue to rise there has been a further spate of product price increases by manufacturers of polymer additives and pigments. All the listed changes are dependent on existing contracts and are effective from 1 January 2011 unless otherwise stated.
Lanxess achieves strong growth in sales and income in 3Q 2010 (pp. 11-11).
Leverkusen-based Lanxess achieved a strong set of results in the third quarter of 2010 due to robust demand for its synthetic rubber and high-tech plastics. Group sales increased 35% year on year to €1.85 billion due to higher volumes in key customer industries, positive currency effects and price increases, which fully offset higher raw material costs. The company posted a net income of €118 million in 3Q 2010 in comparison to €23 million a year earlier.