NEWS
Solvay launches recycled high performance PAs
Solvay has introduced the Omnix ReCycle family of high-performance PA (HPPA) compounds. The new products are based on a minimum of 33% recycled content, comprised of 70% post-industrial and 30% post-consumer sourced recycled resin. Omnix ReCycle is claimed to be the first recyclate-based HPPA available with a 50% glass fibre reinforcement. According to Solvay, in addition to the advantage of recycled content and 30% lower global warming potential, it “combines the outstanding mechanical properties of virgin semi- aromatic HPPA with better flow, lower water pick-up and
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LyondellBasell’s black masterbatch, Polybatch 73641 NIR, has obtained certification from COTREP (the French Technical Com- mittee for the Recycling of Plastic Packaging) showing that plastics containing it can be separated using conventional near-infrared sorting equipment in recycling facilities.
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best-in-class surface aspect.” Omnix ReCycle is also
said to offer greater durabil- ity than standard PA6 or PA66 polymers while having a good surface appearance that eliminates the need for painting, along with the tear
resistance required for lightweight automotive interior components. Solvay says it can be processed on standard injection moulding equipment using water- regulated moulds. �
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Domo goes global with Technyl
Domo Chemicals said it is now marketing the full Technyl range of PA6 and PA66 compounds globally, including the Technyl 4 Earth, Technyl Star and Technyl Protect product lines. The company secured the rights to the Technyl
brand in 2020 after acquir- ing Solvay’s European Performance Polyamides business as part of the deal that saw BASF take over the Solvay PA business. BASF ceased to use the Technyl brand name from 1 Septem- ber 2020 and all former
Technyl grades that it retained are now sold under the Ultramid brand. Domo Chemical de- scribed the ability to market the Technyl compounds globally as a key milestone in its growth strategy. �
www.domochemicals.com
DSM Engineering Materials is expanding its comparative tracking index (CTI) test laboratory to enable validation of tracking resistance up to 1,500V AC and 1,000V DC. The move is part of its plans to support manufac- turers with materials for production of electric vehicle (EV) drive and charging systems.
www.dsm.com
Arkema is to increase its global capacity for Pebax elastomers by around 25% through an investment at its Serquigny plant in France. The investment will up capacity for Pebax Rnew range, made from castor seeds, as well as the company’s tradi- tional Pebax grades.
www.arkema.com
VinylPlus targets medical PVC recycling
VinylPlus has initiated a European collaborative project to recycle single-use PVC medical devices. VinylPlus Med aims to develop a
recycling scheme for single-use PVC medical devices used in hospitals in Belgium. Working in partnership with the Europe Hospitals group, it will
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focus on high-quality PVC waste. “Most PVC medical waste is non- infectious and can be recycled when properly sorted and collected,” said Brigitte Dero, Managing Director of VinylPlus.
Other partners in the project include waste management company
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Renewi and recycler Raff Plastics. VinylPlus said PVC medical devices
are already being successfully recycled in eight countries, including Australia, New Zealand, UK, South Africa, Canada, Guatemala, Colombia and Thailand. �
www.vinylplus.eu
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