EVONIK

Bio-based polyamide in toothbrush bristles

SABIC

Circular PC added to “Trucircle” portfolio

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL ADVANCED MATERIALS

“VMX” grades replace previous line of detectable plastics

AVIENT

TPE grades allow passage of 5G signals / Said to suit phone cases, mobile devices

SOLVAY

PEEK grade can replace metal in brake systems, electronic pumps

SABIC

Glass-filled PBT targets radar covers for driver assistance units

DOMO CHEMICALS

Black PA masterbatches based on rPE

GRAFE

Masterbatch for plastics to retain striking orange colour

LIFOCOLOR

Introduction of “Bio-C” masterbatch / End product can be certified as home-compostable

ARKEMA

Range of renewable PVDF grades for lithium-ion batteries

EVONIK

3D-printable PEEK filament for medical applications / Further filaments for additive manufacturing in the pipeline

AVIENT

Development of “Renol” and “Remafin” masterbatches to make synthetic wine corks

SABIC

Dielectric film handles high temperature and voltage / Bio-based reinforced compound targets electrical applications / Recyclability of 3D-printed scrap parts

SOLVAY

PEEK brand selected for plastic-metal implant system

BIOPLASTICS

Swedish scientists make renewable transparent wood with citrus-based bioplastic

OMYA

Calcium carbonate opacifiers for PET applications

ELIX POLYMERS

Launch of first “E-Loop” products with recycled content

PERSTORP

Renewable version of PVC plasticiser introduced

COVESTRO

Glass-fibre filled rPET for 3D printing / Material comes from purchase of DSM assets

TOSAF

Masterbatch specialist launches additives for BOPE films