Global chemical company BASF is set to expand manufacturing capabilities at its US plants in Wyandotte, Michigan, and Monaca, Pennsylvania, in a bid to support customer growth in the packaging, printing and industrial coating markets. At ...
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) routine testing of various food products revealed that all infant formulae and foods tested for Bisphenol A (BPA) were free from BPA and safe to consume. BPA is a chemical used in the ...
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Canada's federal department Health Canada has concluded that the dietary exposure to the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) through food packaging is not expected to create any health risk to the general population, including newborns and young ...
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Thermoplastic resins producer in the US Braskem has announced the launch of recyclable, polyethylene (PE) caps for carbonated beverages. According to the company, the launch complements its product portfolio for the beverage segment, ...
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HB Fuller has entered into an agreement to purchase Brazil-based chemical polyurethane specialties and polyester resins provider Plexbond Quimica, for an undisclosed value. According to HB Fuller, the business generated nearly $20m in ...
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Cromex is all set to distribute NatureWorks’ Ingeo fibers to its customer base of thermoformers, film extruders and injection molders in Brazil. The Brazilian color masterbatches and plastic additives distributor will supply the ...
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Recloseable packaging and microwaveable plastic trays were named top packaging breakthroughs that most impacted peoples’ lives over the last 25 years in an on-line survey hosted by DuPont. Together the two categories of invention ...
Eastman Chemical Company has introduced a new line of low volatile pure monomer resins including: Kristalex 5140LV, Kristalex 3115LV, Kristalex 3100LV and Plastolyn 290LV. The new low volatile pure monomer resin brands will continue to ...
The Lubrizol Corporation has launched the Solsperse M Series, a family of hyperdispersants for multimedia colorants. The Solsperse M Series is designed to deliver broad compatibility to colorants for solventborne industrial coatings. The ...
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Recloseable packaging and microwaveable plastic trays were named top packaging breakthroughs that most impacted peoples' lives over the last 25 years in an on-line survey hosted by DuPont. Together the two categories of invention captured ...
Tags: Food Packaging, Packaging, Lives
Bayer MaterialScience LLC has agreed to sell its global powder polyester resins business and its U.S.-based liquid polyester resins merchant business to Stepan Company of Northfield, IL. The sale is scheduled to be completed by June 1. ...
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In most remodeling circles, vinyl and linoleum share a reputation as quality options for homeowners looking for an economic flooring solution. Natural linoleum is a superior product in just about every facet, including health, longevity, ...
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To be able to provide professional floor repair and renewal solutions to businesses throughout the UK the solution provider must have the knowledge and experience to offer you a one stop shop for all your industrial flooring needs. A ...
Resinate Materials Group, Inc. has entered into a distribution agreement with CCC Chemicals for its Resinate brand resins. CCC, a Canadian chemical product and services company, will represent Resinate and its products in Canada. CCC will ...
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Enso Plastics has introduced two new technologies, Enso Renew and Enso Restore, in order to address the growing global plastic pollution issue. According to the environmental plastics solutions provider, Enso Renew is a renewable thermo ...
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