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Arkema Introduces TIPPOXTM 2028 thermal PMMA stabilizer, Clearstrength® XT 151 additive and Sartomer® advanced tough liquid resins, and receives certification for its bio-based materials made from castor crops.
BASF introduces new color-stable polyamide for electromobility, and new flame-retardant polyphthalamides
Force majeure declared due to polypropylene additives shortage
Romira introduces new ROMITRON® PPS compounds with improved thermal stability
Solvay expands SolvaLite® portfolio with prepregs for automotive body panels and invests in Xencor™ LFT production facilities
Polymertal and UBQ Materials partner to create lightweight materials with metallic functionalities
Cannon Ergos collaborates with Boeing to mold thermoplastic composite aircraft sidewall panels using recycled carbon fiber
Dymag partners with Hankuk Carbon to mass manufacture carbon composite wheels
Electronic skin anticipates and perceives touch from different directions for the first time
Shepherd Color's new blue pigment claims maximum chromaticity
Natural fibers replace carbon fibers in Mercedes-AMG GT4 race car composite bumpers
FRX Polymers and Clariant have earned SAFER designations from ChemFORWARD

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Electroactive polymer research in article in Science
Avient introduces fiber additives for heat preservation, and high-temperature, vibrant colorants for healthcare
Chroma color introduces NIR sortable black colorants
EconCore & Flaxco introduce lightweight thermoplastic honeycomb panel with flax fiber composites to replace glass and carbon fiber
SHD introduces bio-epoxy containing prepregs that can be stored at room temperature
Colour Tone Masterbatch wins Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2022
LG Chem develops plastic materials that prevent battery's thermal runaway
SABIC launches new LNP™ compound, offering easy plating with LDS, for 5G dipole antennas
SGL Carbon presents carbon fiber materials and fiber composite solutions for automotive series production and industrial applications at JEC World 2022
Teknor Apex in partnership with UBQ develops first TPE with UBQ additive

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Clariant appoints managing director in India, builds flame retardants factory in China, divests pigments and acquires attapulgite business
Heubach and SK Capital acquire Clariant Pigments and appoint Stefan Doboczky as CEO
Lifocolor expands recycling product range and offers NIR-detectable masterbatches on recyclate basis
LyondellBasell’s Polybatch 73641 NIR Black obtains COTREP certification
Polygiene’s Addmaster acquires SteriTouch
U.S. Plastics Pact’s “Problematic and Unnecessary Materials List” includes polymer additives
Sun Chemical increases prices, adds new color to its PigmentViewer and acquires SAPICI
Heartland and Ravago develop resins with hemp additives to reduce plastics carbon footprint
Perstorp has set Science Based Targets in line with Paris Agreement and appoints new CFO
UBQ Materials partners with Resirene to create the first worldwide polystyrene with UBQ™
Ceresana publishes fifth global market research for stabilizers
ELIX Polymers color laboratory receives Renault design department certification
Ensinger acquires StyLight® from INEOS Styrolution
Huntsman develops partly bio-based PU for KEEN's plant-based soles
Nabaltec places loan against borrower's note of EUR 90.0 million
New CEO at compounder Kraiburg TPE
OCSiAl's nanotubes find uses in polymer fibers for heating, in fluoropolymer for improving resistance and in automotive thermoplastics to cut cost
Patent Watch January 2022
Sanitized launches new water-based antimicrobial
Solvay launches energy transition for soda ash site, recycled-based high-performance polyamide, and bio-carbon fibe
Americhem Releases 2023 Color Trends
ColorFabb and Vibers introduce PLA 3D printing filament with 10% elephant grass
DCL ready for automotive color of the year
FDA petitioned to restrict Bisphenol A in food packaging
First 3D-printed, flexible OLED display uses interesting materials mix
Perstorp Holding AB Year-end/Q4 report 2021 released
Washington State House of Representatives approves bill on PFAS

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Wide spectrum odor-absorbing masterbatches introduced
Ascend to expand compound production to Latin America
Milestone in Norway: Fish boxes, made of chemically recycled EPS
New blending facility for BRB’s silicones business in Malaysia
GEON® Performance Solutions Acquires Roscom, Inc.
Solvay to supply Avio with advanced materials for space exploration
Cargill to acquire Croda’s bio-based industrial business
Clariant begins construction of flame retardants production facility in China
Innovative composite space frame liftgate developed by Magna Exteriors and Cannon
Dow launches silicone-based synthetic leather
Polymers and additives companies on Newsweek’s “America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022”-list
Perstorp acquires DMPA business from GEO
Polyplastics Co. acquires Daicel-Evonik Ltd.
Safic-Alcan and Imerys develop their distribution partnership
Valtris Specialty Chemicals announces planned expansion in the production capacity of Benzoylchloride in Europe
Vertellus acquires Jarchem Innovative Ingredients
AGC to expand facility in Thorndale
CAI Performance Additives announces two pelletized light stabilizing agents
Carbios to industrially scale up its enzymatic PET depolymerization-based recycling
Delta Tecnic presents masterbatches for telecom cables
Eastman to invest up to $1 billion in molecular plastics recycling facility
Evonik launches ELATUR® DINCD - a new plasticizer for durable products
Patent Watch December 2021

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New resins featuring robust flame retardancy and impact resistance for EV battery modules 1
New dye from LANXESS increases safety under the hood 2
Ampacet introduces Fresh+ antifog masterbatch for fresh produce packaging 2
Graphene nanotubes offer efficient replacement for carbon additives in conductive electrical heating paints 3
Chroma Color Corporation acquires J. Meyer & Sons 3
Eastman completes sale of tire additives product lines 4
PU foam fire retardancy with expandable graphite 4
Bitumen masterbatch formulation added to PureGRAPH product range 4
Cabot’s latest in its LP series of low PAH carbon blacks 5
Valtris’s plasticiser receives registration approval in Japan 5
Avient develops New MagIQ nonwoven electret grades for HEPA Filters 6
Teknos joins research project to develop bio-based binders and coatings 6
New RENATUS PET grades for auto exterior components 7
Cerium carbonate catalyst protects against oxidation 7
Evonik enhances additive development capabilities with Essen innovation centre 8
Sustainability par excellence 8
SABIC pioneers with new LNP ELCRIN IQ compounds using pre-consumer recycled glass fibre to accelerate carbon neutrality 8
PP compatibiliser with no residual VOC or MA 9
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Welcoming composite inks into the fold 1
World’s first bio-based, renewable, high-performance amorphous polymer 2
Highly effective additive combination for biodegradable plastics 2
Polymeric emulsifiers support water-resistant, leach-resistant acrylic paint 3
Milliken expands solutions for polypropylene recyclers 3
UniteChem expands its portfolio of high-performance light stabilisers 4
New matting agents complement ACEMATT family 4
Antibacterial polymeric additive 5
Metallisation grades for luxury packaging 5
SI Group launches bio-renewable based tackifier 6
Rigid, high-impact, long-fibre reinforced thermoplastic resin 6
Renewable functional fillers to reduce CO2 footprint 6
Hospital-grade microfiber eliminates risk of recontamination 7
Organic dispersions for heat sealing applications 7
Flame retardant masterbatches 8
Orion introduces conductive carbon black for wire and cable 8
New nylon nucleator introduced to North American compounders 8
NeoGraf solutions launches advanced graphene product line 8
Delta Tecnic promotes production of micromasterbatches 9
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Teysha Technologies partnership to begin testing alternatives to petroleum-based microplastics 1
Antimicrobial masterbatches for protection against the spread of microorganisms 2
LANXESS announces full biocomposite using flax 2
First Graphene announces dedicated masterbatch product for blending with plastic and rubber materials 3
Delta Tecnic’s micromasterbatches improve the dilution process in the PVC and cable industries 3
Colloids Ltd launches advanced graphene 2D polymer composites 4
Boron nitride cooling fillers for thermal management in advanced polymers 4
Nylon fabric with zinc ions successfully inactivates 99% of viruses 5
Strong growth in the thin-wall injection molded packaging industry 5
New additives enable compressed mattresses to unfold and recover faster 6
Cargill has entered into an agreement to acquire Arkema’s epoxides business 6
Nordic Grafting Company adds to its Acti-Tech compatibiliser portfolio 7
Kraton and Plastship to unlock PCR value enhancement 7
Avient strengthening sustainable solutions portfolio with bio-filled polymer 8
Perstorp launches a bio-attributed plasticiser for PVC roofing projects 8
Self-sealing/self-healing external fuel tanker membrane system 9
Teknor Apex Company completes state-of-the-art 50,000m2 facility 9
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BASF launches IrgaCycle additive solutions for mechanical recycling of plastics 1
BYK introduces RECYCLOBYK stabiliser packages for recycling 2
Europe debates mandatory 30% recycled content target for plastics packaging 2
SABIC offers recycled automotive grades under TRUCIRCLE portfolio 4
Sustainable black masterbatch from ROWA 4
Birla Carbon targets net zero carbon emissions by 2050 5
Orion Engineered Carbons constructs second China plant 5
TRAMACO launches cell stabiliser for polyolefins 6
Sun Chemical expands ECO PASSPORT certified colourant portfolio 6
SABIC highlights colour trends in latest LPN VisualFX portfolio 7
Recycling technologies remove hazardous substances from waste plastic 8
Additive blends cover supply shortage 8
Ferro shareholders approve acquisition 9
LANXESS increases prices for inorganic pigments 9
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BASF stabiliser enables high-clarity PP for vaccination syringes 1
ECONAMID polyamides feature Cabot sustainable black masterbatch 1
Orion partners with RISE to produce renewable carbon black 2
LANXESS completes acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical 2
DCL acquires Sun Chemical’s South Carolina pigments plant 3
Daikin invests in graphene nanotube producer OCSiAl 3
NanoXplore subsidiary enters into consent order with US EP 4
AGM launches eco-friendly graphene dispersions 4
Haydale announces filing of joint patent with Airbus 4
Techmer PM showcases additive and colour technologies 5
Chroma Color acquires Adam Gates & Company 6
Teknor Apex acquires Dorum Color dry colour business 6
Birla Carbon expands cleaner products production in India 6
Orion and Cabot announce carbon black price increases 6
Lifocolor colour masterbatches for home-compostable biopolymers 7
Evonik emissions test facility aids sustainable SPF development 7
LEHVOSS presents high-performance thermoplastic compounds 8
SABIC glass fibre PBT compounds for ADAS radar covers 9
Benvic Group acquires US compounder Chemres 9
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Clariant opens JV stabiliser additives production facility in Cangzhou 1
German project develops liquid lubricant-filled microcapsules for plastics 2
UniteChem strengthens European presence with German sales office 3
Huber to acquire remaining stake in MAGNIFIN joint venture 3
Cimbar acquires Tor Minerals’ US barite and alumina trihydrate business 4
Ampacet extends ScratchShield additives line 4
SABIC debuts bio-based LNP THERMOCOMP compound 5
Socar Polymer ICP grades incorporate Milliken’s Hyperform HPN additive 5
Americhem Engineered Compounds completes plant expansion 6
Nexeo Plastics, Parx Materials and Ruspa develop antiviral vehicle components 6
Perstorp launches DPHP plasticiser based on renewable material 7
Romira offers polyamide compounds containing re-processed carbon fibre 7
Omya introduces OmyaPET opacifier for PET packaging 8
Covestro develops glass fibre filled rPET for 3D printing 8
Dow’s VORASURF surfactant innovations enable lighter, safer foams 8
Chroma Color offers concentrates for 3D printing 9
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EuPC: Polymer raw materials shortage threatens production of essential goods in Europe 1
Clariant highlights sustainable additive solutions, new Shanghai R&D centre at Chinaplas 2
Lanxess presents flame retardants and colourants at Chinaplas 3
Additions to Colortherm Yellow heat-resistant yellow pigments range 3
SI Group to produce WESTON™ 705 antioxidant in China 4
Colloids expands capacity in China 5
Birla Carbon presents Raven SF8 Ultra and Raven 5100 Ultra 5
BASF introduces high-flow Ultramid® Advanced grade for thin-walled connectors 6
REPI acquires liquid colour specialist Novosystems 6
BASF introduces PVC plasticisers based on circular feedstocks 7
Baerlocher expands production of PVC stabilisers in India 8
Brüggemann develops metal and halogen-free heat stabiliser for PA 8
BYK Additives invests in high throughput screening system 9
Ampacet announces Russia plant expansion, new additive line 9
Evonik initiates circular plastics programme 10
Chroma Color introduces ChromaPCRPET colour concentrates 10
Tosaf's ZD masterbatches for pearlised BOPP films ensure quality 11
Celanese expands engineered materials compounding capacity in Asia 11
Polykemi invests in US plant 11
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Milliken & Company acquires peroxide masterbatch producer Zebra-chem 1
Harke Group distributes GreenMantra sustainable polymer additives in Europe 2
Ampacet black masterbatch for PP rigid packaging receives COTREP certification 2
Holland Colours’ Thermostretch additive supports high-speed PET bottle production, maintains light barrier
properties 3
Akdeniz Chemson increases zinc borate capacity 4
HPF starts up South Korean plant for high-performance fillers 4
Diab selects SABIC’S LNP™ COLORCOMP™ compound to enhance wind turbine foams 4
OCSiAl reports compliance with IATF 16949 automotive standard 5
BASF’s carbon fibre PPA compounds offer an alternative to aluminium, magnesium 5
SI Group presents additive innovations at Chinaplas 2021 6
Lifocolor introduces gold effect masterbatches for cosmetics packaging 7
Venator reports further demand recovery as cost savings remain on track 7
Chroma Color gains patent for pellet colour concentrate carrier system 8
Ampacet introduces Dallol Collection vibrant colour masterbatches 8
Lanxess acquires Emerald Kalama Chemical 9
JNS-SmithChem acquires CheMarCo 9
Birla Carbon increases prices for speciality carbon blacks 9
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Palsgaard’s pellet line expansion supports demand for food-grade plant-based polymer additives 1
Toray leverages Nanoalloy® technology to create flexible, toughened polymer offering diverse applications 2
Dow’s PARALOID™ impact modifiers enhance performance of Callaway golf balls 2
BYK additive certified for wind power plants 3
SABIC’S LNP™ COLORCOMP™ compound uses nanotechnology to enable differentiated foams 3
Sanitized® BroadTect product protects polymers against a wide range of microorganisms 4
Huntsman expands speciality chemicals portfolio with acquisition of Gabriel Performance Products 4
Milliken PP additive for thermoforming uses cleaner chemistry to deliver brighter look 5
Evonik converts PU additives stabiliser portfolio to low VOC formulations 5
Teijin to build new composite compression moulding line in Czech Republic 6
Johns Manville Engineered Products launches recycling unit for glass fibre waste in Slovakia 6
Ineos Styrolution and Polystyvert establish development agreement aimed at advancing a circular economy for polystyrene 7
Superior Graphite partners with Palmer Holland in North America 7
Momentive Performance Materials names Ravago Chemicals distributor for polymer additives in US and Canada 7
Songwon appoints Makwell Plastisizers distributor for PVC additives in India 8
Polygiene acquires Addmaster 8
Ascend purchases Eurostar Engineering Plastics 9
Huber announces price increase for Kemgard® smoke suppressants 9
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Essentium unveils first coloured antistatic material for additive manufacturing in aerospace, defence 1
Epolin unveils visible opaque IR transmitting dyes for thermo-plastics, appoints new VP/GM 2
Tosaf flame retardant masterbatch maintains optical and mechanical properties of polycarbonate sheet 2
BRB Silicones appoints Maroon for US distribution, Andicor for distribution in Canada 2
Fraunhofer ICT develops plasma process to cut migration of DEHP plasticizers from blood bags 3
Ascend links with The S Group to commercialize Acteev Protect yarns and fabrics 4
Evonik signs Acnis to distribute Vestakeep PEEK biomaterials in France, Spain and Portugal 4
Grafe product protection also suitable for fibre applications 5
OCSiAl appoints graphene nanotube distributors for Canadian and Mexican markets 6
Americhem acquires Controlled Polymers, to expand reach in global healthcare market 6
Mauá is first Latin American site to produce Eastman 168 non-phthalate plasticizer 7
BASF, BillerudKorsnäs develop home-compostable paper laminate for flexible packaging 7
Enviro and Michelin agree key principles in strategic partnership for tyre pyrolysis technology 8
Huber Engineered Materials to build solar array at Illinois fire retardants manufacturing plant 9
Songwon boosts commitment to Chinese coatings industry 9
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Enviro’s recovered carbon black introduced in rubber compound by Trelleborg Mixing Forsheda 1
Colors & Effects introduces new Spectrasense pigments brand, certified colorants portfolio 2
NanoXplore wins graphene order from Martinrea for fuel and brake lines in passenger vehicles 2
Sanitized, IMCD Brasil link up for polymer specialty chemicals; new US headquarters for IMCD 3
Sinochem plans new ABS plant in China for Elix Polymers range 3
Songwon expands Songflame flame-retardant synergists range, partners for Mexico distribution 4
BASF completes additives plant expansion in Italy to boost NOR technology platform capacity 4
BYK-Gardner unveils spectro2go device for mobile colour and gloss measurement 5
Nabaltec opens US production facility as Naprotec in Tennessee 6
Tosaf launches line of BOPE additives for easier recycling 6
Milliken Millad NX certified for packaging recycling in Europe, joins PP recycling coalition in US 6
Cabot launches next-gen black styrene acrylonitrile masterbatch 7
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Arkema invests in Adaptive3D and Continuous Composites to rapidly advance 3D manufacturing 1
Ascend completes purchase of Poliblend and Esseti Plast 2
Colors & Effects reports FDA compliance for recyclable Sicopal Black 2
Kraton seeking approvals for BIAXAM as self-sterilizing sulfonated polymer 3
NanoXplore acquires Continental Structural Plastics to set up in US 4
Nouryon launches new Expancel line for speciality thin coatings 4
Lanxess launches bio-based prepolymer line Adiprene Green 5
Sanitized signs strategic sales partnerships with Ferro-Plast in Italy, ChemLogis in Mexico 5
Dow’s latest silicone surfactants for bedding and furniture foam 6
Teijin and Safran sign master contract for purchase of high-performance composites 6
Evonik launches next-gen PEEK biomaterial for medical implants 7
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Ampacet targets high-definition laser marking & elegant styling with new masterbatch lines 1
Test data demonstrate superior performance of Brüggemann’s latest polyamide stabilizers 2
Ascend launches zinc-based antimicrobial technology for polyamides 3
BRB Silicone introduces siloxane-based polymer modifier and dispersing agent 3
Purge and shut-down additives from Ampacet help minimize waste 4
Sukano adds impact modifier masterbatch to portfolio for recycled PET 4
Kraton modifier improves elasticity of high melt flow PP for face masks 5

COMPANY STRATEGIES
BASF sets up new distribution centre for pigments business 5
NanoXplore commissions graphene facility in Canada 6
Nouryon opens new US Expancel plant; plans further peroxide-related capacity in China 6

FINANCIALS
BASF reports financial impact of coronavirus pandemic 7
Clariant sees sales fall but profitability improves in difficult 1H 2020 8
Lanxess feels effect of global economic slump but ‘remains robust’ 8

EQUIPMENT
New instrument from BYK-Gardner analyses colour, gloss and 3D topography 9
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Tosaf formulates antiviral and antimicrobial additive for nonwoven medical protection products 1
Shepherd Color unveils IR-reflective black pigment for plastics and coatings 2
Dow introduces new silicone surfactants for more-sustainable PU foam formulations 2
Tests confirm antiviral properties of selected Sanitized additives on polymer surfaces 3
Clariant additives for biopolymers gain certification for industrial compostability 3
Eckart wins Altana Innovation Award for new pearl effect pigments technology 4

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Arkema finalizes functional polyolefins sale, strengthens speciality materials focus 5
Chroma Color’s growth continues with acquisition of Epolin Chemicals, plant upgrades 5
Teijin boosts European capacity for chopped carbon fibres 6
Evonik reorganizes divisional structure to reflect specialities transformation 7
Nouryon expands manufacturing capacity for organic peroxides in Brazil 8
FINANCIALS
Songwon Industrial posts solid financial results 8
Nabaltec reports ‘modest’ quarterly figures in challenging environment 9

EQUIPMENT
Ampacet targets high precision and micro-moulding with LIAD gravimetric feeder offerings 10
BASF’s trinamiX extends mobile NIR spectroscopy to plastic sorting 11
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MATERIALS
Ampacet introduces a cluster of new products to boost the recycling of plastic packaging 1
Techmer PM’s charge enhancer improves filtration efficiency of face masks 2
Silvergate adds colour to 30% recycled content masterbatch range 3
Shepherd Color’s YInMn Blue gains full EPA approval 4
Anti-scratch masterbatch from Ampacet reduces surface defects in styrenics 4
Clariant creates market-specific colour & effects mix for Asian personal care packaging 4
NECOC project aims to convert ambient CO2 to industrially relevant carbon black 5
Milliken aids manufacturers to utilize polypropylene for protective face shields 7

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Lomon Billions opens new office in Shanghai 7
Tronox signs agreement to acquire TiZir Titanium and Iron; posts 1Q 2020 results 8
Orion constructing new logistics centre in Cologne 9

FINANCIALS
Clariant posts weaker results due to ‘unprecedented’ economic environment 9
Cabot delivers ‘solid results’ in second quarter of fiscal 2020 10
Orion Engineered Carbons reports lower results in 1Q 2020 10
Lanxess records slight fall in sales but income hit by coronavirus crisis 11
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MATERIALS
BASF promotes plastics circularity with new NIR black and collaboration with Security Matters 1
Kraton launches additives line to foster recycling of challenging polymer waste streams 3
Ampacet’s new masterbatch line offers luxurious matte finish for PET packaging 4
Itaconix enters biodegradable plastics market with functional additives launch 4
COTREP certification granted to NIR-detectable black masterbatches 5

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Ingenia purchases LyondellBasell masterbatch tolling operation 6
Nouryon expands precursor partnership with Sumitomo; reports profitability gain in 2019 6
LG Chem plans major investment to triple its carbon nanotube production capacity 7
Epsilon Carbon invests in production capacity as ventures into carbon black segment 7

FINANCIALS
Altana withstands economic challenges in 2019; aims for CO2 neutrality 8
Nabaltec reports slim gains in sales and EBIT for 2019 financial year 9

MARKETS
BCC Research publishes latest analysis of global markets for plastics additives 9

EQUIPMENT
Ampacet acquires feeders and blenders manufacturer LIAD 10
BASF subsidiary trinamiX offers mobile NIR spectroscopy device 11
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Clariant presents highly reflective chrome masterbatch for premium packaging, develops colour range for
new auto application 1
Holland Colours’ latest products offer protection for beer, alternative for laser marking 3
Grafe unveils masterbatch to modify structural and exterior components 3
Lanxess and Kraton introduce new bio-based additives for tyres 4
Nouryon launches new curing agents to improve properties of thermosets 5
Techmer PM and BASF join forces to launch new Ultrason colours forhealthcare 5

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Sinochem building first additives plant outside China 6
Ascend purchases Italian masterbatch and compounding businesses 6
Foster Corp partners with LioChem to expand medical colour masterbatch capability 7
OCSiAl reaches full production capacity at second nanotube synthesis facility 7

FINANCIALS
Lanxess withstands ‘challenging environment’ in 2019, achieves record margin 8
Clariant reports modest local currency sales growth in 2019 but income drops 9
Chemours’ annual sales and earnings decrease in adverse conditions 10
Songwon achieves record annual sales total in 2019 though profit declines 11
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Songwon launches new family of flame-retardant synergists and extends stabilizers portfolio 1
Clariant extends oxygen scavengers range; agrees sale of masterbatches business 2
Silvergate unveils NIR-detectable black masterbatch to enhance sustainability 3
Gabriel-Chemie introduces taggant technology and presents latest colour trend forecast 4
Croda’s Incroslip SL slip additive granted release from US SNUR regulations 5
Clariant and Americhem reveal their colour predictions for 2021 5

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Chroma Color continues to expand with acquisition of Plastics Color 6
Italmatch acquires phosphorus recovery technology from ICL 6
Solvay brings new US capacity online for high molecular weight HALS 7
Magnifin proceeds with plan for second production site 7
BASF to expand production capacity for Irganox 1520L at Italian site 8
Tolsa opens clay processing plant 8

FINANCIALS
Eastman sees sales and earnings fall in fourth quarter and full-year 2019 9
Cabot posts results for 1Q fiscal 2020; agrees acquisition of Chinese CNT producer 10
LyondellBasell reports declines in sales and income in 2019 11
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MATERIALS
Brüggemann and Fraunhofer LBF collaborate to commercialize new stabilization technology for recycled polyolefins 1
Nofia flame retardants provide processing and property enhancements in recycled PET 2
Holland Colours extends its reach with new range of additives for plastic packaging 3
Emerald Kalama enters polyurethanes market with new line of modifiers 3
Silvergate Plastics creates masterbatch range tailored for film market 4

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Perstorp commences construction of new Penta plant in India 5
Evonik and Wynca break ground for fumed silica plant in Zhenjiang 5
BASF completes second phase of Shanghai antioxidants facility 6
Addipel expands capacity with move to new headquarters and production site 7
PSG’s Polymer Additives division acquired by Jordan Co from Arsenal Capital 7
Chromaflo Technologies purchases Rolfes Colour Pigments in South Africa 8

FINANCIALS
Cabot’s results improve for fiscal year 2019 despite fourth quarter declines 8
Nabaltec attains third-quarter results record but reports slowing growth 9

MARKETS
Global market for plastic antioxidants forecast to reach US$2.8 billion by 2024 10

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES
Evonik remains committed to DINP; joins manufacturer request for EPA risk evaluation 11
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Lanxess reveals pre-commercial high-performance vulcanization accelerator for tyres and rubber 1
Eckart unveils new effect pigment ranges 2
Evonik presents innovations to boost plastics and rubber recycling 3
Milliken extends its performance modifier and clarifier ranges for polypropylene 4
Dover Chemical’s thermal stabilizer obtains food contact clearance from FDA 5
Ampacet launches R3 Sustainable Solutions initiative 5
BRB introduces two new multipurpose silanes 6

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Cabot commences Indonesian carbon black expansion project 7
Sabo plans upgrade and capacity gain at HALS manufacturing unit 7
Songwon forms partnership with Chinese firm Uniwel to enhance PVC stabilizer business 8
Orion Engineered Carbons opens technical service applications lab; posts 3Q 2019 results 8

FINANCIALS
Lanxess reports ‘stable’ 3Q 2019; divests organotin specialities to PMC Group 9
Songwon Industrial sees profits decline in 3Q 2019 though sales rise continues 10

EQUIPMENT
Coperion presents automated multi-ingredient handling system at K 2019 11
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MATERIALS
Venator launches low-moisture TiO2 pigment for demanding processing conditions at K 2019 1
Ampacet presents halogen-free flame retardant masterbatch 2
BYK extends high-performance additives range with lightweight filler and synergist 3
Clariant introduces oxygen scavenger additive masterbatch for PET packaging… 3
…and debuts bio-based additives and circular economy initiatives at K 2019 4
Cabot unveils sustainable black masterbatches and advanced carbons at K 2019 6
FRX Polymers’ Nofia flame retardants gain applications in PC/polyester blends 6

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Chroma Color completes upgrade of Leominster plant 7
Penn Color opens expanded Dutch facilities for PVC and engineering plastics masterbatches 8
Arkema plans to divest its functional polyolefins business to SK Global Chemical 8
Merck expands and modernizes production for effect pigments 9
Emery Oleochemicals extends technical development centre for polymer additives 9

FINANCIALS
Holland Colours posts top- and bottom-line growth in 1H fiscal 2019/2020 9
Clariant’s third quarter 2019 results demonstrate ‘resilience’ 10

ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES
European Commission to classify powdered TiO2 as a suspected carcinogen 11
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