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Massachusetts based CAI Performance Additives has announced the launch of a new nylon nucleator, called ST-NA22D. ST-NA22D disperses uniformly to induce crystalline arrangement of the polymer molecular chains and speed up crystallization for improved processing. So far, the nucleating agent has seen superior performance in PA6, PA66, PA11 & PA12 applications. Effectivity at Low Doses ST-NA22D is…

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Products Improving PCR Quality   A range of specialty additives for sustainable packaging: These products improve the quality of PCR and enable greater recycled content, including:     Rejoin™ PCR masterbatch for polyolefins ColorMatrix™ Amosorb™ 4020R for oxygen scavenging with up to 100 percent rPET content ColorMatrix™ Optica™ Toners & Colors to correct and reduce yellowing and improve…

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Get started with reactive extrusion for your thermoplastics by getting a 360⁰ view of the process, reaction chemistry as well as how to configure the extruder. Kenneth Russell will help you spend less time on trial and error & develop materials with reactive extrusion principles and practices faster by sharing hands-on tips on injecting liquids, defining the right residence time distribution…

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The system for regulating food contact materials and food packaging in the United States is fairly well established, although it has evolved over the years in response to certain lessons learned. Pursuant to the 1958 Food Additives Amendment to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act), all substances that are intended to become…

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New Grades from 3M Both the grades consist of soft boron nitride agglomerates used to enhance isotropic thermal conductivity. They provide better through-plane conductivity than platelets or flakes, and their softness helps facilitate low impact on viscosity and easy processing that is less abrasive on equipment. Boron nitride cooling filler agglomerates from 3M can be added…

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Gain greater control over your elastomeric part performance by choosing the right material (rubber vs TPE) in your end application (tires, seals, gaskets, medical equipments…) Jeff Jansen will review the structure & composition of thermoset rubbers & thermoplastic elastomers, and compare & contrast both materials to help you find the material best suited for your application (using practical case-studies) When…

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One of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. This is a huge challenge in the light of climate changes, and the scarcity of water and arable land. Agricultural production must be more efficient. At the same time, more consumers are demanding for…

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Cargill and HELM are entering into a joint venture, Qore, to help brands replace fossil-based chemistries with bio-based intermediates, enabling them to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. As part of the agreement, both companies are investing a combined $300M to build the first commercial-scale, renewable BDO facility in the U.S. Bio-based intermediates give the apparel,…

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Polyamide is a key polymer used in the automotive and E&E industries. New trends in these areas such as e-mobility, lightweighting and high heat environments pose it some significant challenges. This webinar will discuss two key drivers for new developments in PA: High Heat Applications, for example turbo chargers, sees PA needing to withstand higher…

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A specifically designed polyol used as an additive in Rigid PU foams formulations to improve aspects linked to productivity, sustainability and reaction to fire! Who might be interested? Companies developing Rigid PU foams for appliances (ex: refrigerators and freezers, water heaters (industrial and residential hot water tanks). Suppliers of polyol systems to the appliance industry Moderate to large system…

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