Plastic Raw Materials

The new research was conducted by the International Food Packaging Association. In the last six months, the agency visited nearly 46 supermarkets in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, where it found that almost one in five supermarkets were still using plastic wrapping made of PVC for fresh meat and cooked food, Chinadaily.com reported. China banned the … Continue reading Supermarkets in China continue to use banned plastics

A high-performance polyolefin films supplier, Bemis Clysar introduces single-source printed polyolefin shrink film with high-impact, 360-degree graphics for multi-packs and bundled items, including juice minis, wipes canisters, personal care products, automotive supplies and promotional “buy one, get one free” products. Strong enough to replace wrapped paperboard trays or paperboard sleeves, Clysar printed shrink film is … Continue reading Bemis Clysar announces new printed shrink film for multi-packs and bundled items

PUNE: The ban on the use of plastic carrybags of a certain quality by governments and civic bodies across the country is an opportunity for the development of biodegradable plastic. Such material can be made into bags for the same purpose, of carrying goods. “”The use of biodegradable plastic could come in easily for the … Continue reading Industry looks for biodegradable plastics for carry bags

Players in Thailand have been reporting improved demand since the start of 2012 as the market recovers from devastating floods that occurred last year as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis.  Polymer prices are reported to be generally higher compared to December and restocking is now being reported. Thailand experienced its worst flood in 50 … Continue reading Polymer demand improves in Thailand after floods

Innovia Films’ shrink tightening BOPP substrate, Propafilm™ OS, has been selected by global confectionery manufacturer, Ferrero, to overwrap boxes of its Rondnoir chocolates. Propafilm™ OS is a high-speed, transparent, overwrapping film manufactured using Innovia Films’ unique bubble process.  It has balanced shrink tightening properties and offers a sparkling pack appearance. In addition Propafilm™ OS can … Continue reading SHRINK TIGHTENING FILM WRAPS FERRERO CHOCOLATES

Vehicle interior systems supplier Faurecia (Nanterre, France) and Korea’s LG Hausys (Seoul), a world leader in the development and production of specialty decoration materials and films for the housing, electronic and automotive industries, have signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop next-generation vehicle interior decoration films. Through this partnership, Faurecia Interior Systems will expand its … Continue reading French-Korean collaboration targets vehicle interior decorative film development

According to a recent bioplastics study by Market Research, global consumption of bioplastics will reach 1.9 million metric tons by 2017, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 22% during 2007-2017. The research reviews and analyzes the worldwide market for bioplastics for the global and regional markets including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and … Continue reading Report says global bioplastics consumption to reach 1.9 million metric tons by 2017

PET materials provider Octal said in a recent press release that its DPET sheet meets sustainability and cost reduction needs for personal hygiene packaging. According to its statement, global companies, including US-based P&G, are switching to PET because it is one of the best packaging choices for retain applications such as toothbrush holders because the … Continue reading Octal’s DPET sheet favored by personal hygiene companies for packaging

A new family of nylon-overmoldable thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) requires less material during processing and offers high flow properties for complex designs, while featuring good colorability, chemical resistance, and high impact properties. Elastocon STK56PA (natural) and STK56PA-B (black) from Elastocon TPE Technologies (Rochester, IL) were formulated for a variety of rigorous-use applications including, but not limited … Continue reading Nylon overmoldable TPE eases processing, cuts material usage

A Colorado State University (CSU) chemistry professor has developed several patent-pending chemical processes that would create sustainable bioplastics from renewable resources for use on everything from optical fibers and contact lenses to furniture and automobile parts. Chemistry Professor Eugene Chen and his co-workers have invented a platform of processes to convert small molecules derived from … Continue reading Chemistry professor developing sustainable bioplastics

ABS sentiment is bullish in both Italy and Turkey as stronger global trends and steadily rising feedstock costs are pushing prices higher in spite of buyers’ resistance to firmer offer levels as per the pricing service of ChemOrbis.  Buyers in both countries are bracing for further price hike announcements for February as feedstock prices have … Continue reading Higher costs keep ABS sentiment firm in Italy, Turkey

Manufacturers and Distributors across a broad range of industries which place products on the EU market face “significant” extra costs under EU proposals to nearly triple the number of banned chemicals. There are currently six substances outlawed in the EU. However, the European Chemicals Agency has recommended to the EU Commission adding a further 13 … Continue reading Industry Faces New Burdens as Banned Chemicals List is Tripled