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Brüggemann aims for polyolefin recycling


German additive producer Brüggemann is developing a new line of performance stabilisers for recycled polyolefins based on technology developed at Fraunhofer LBF. According to the company, the new stabilisers both protect the polymer from further thermal and photo degradation as well as repairing some of the damage that has already taken place. The technology paves the way for production of recyclate with processing properties and long-term heat stability that


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is similar to virgin polyolefin materials, it claims. Fraunhofer developed the stabiliser technology; Brüggemann’s role in the project is to adapt the technology to the market, develop production processes and support market introduction. “We know it works and now we are adapting it to the market,” said a spokesperson for the additive maker. Brüggemann already


produces a number of stabilisers and modifiers to support processing of virgin and recycled polyamides. This development marks a


first significant move for the company into the polyolefins market. “Ultimately, our goal is to significantly improve the quality of recyclates with the help of innovative additives, thereby making an important contribution to the upcycling of plastic waste,” said Dr Klaus Bergmann, Head of Polymer Additives at Brüggemann. The additives will be manufactured at its plant at Heilbronn, which has undergone a €25m upgrade over the past 18 months. � www.brueggemann.com � www.lbf.fraunhofer.de


Incroslip gets US approval


Croda has announced that the US EPA has determined that its Incroslip SL slip additive is not likely to present unreasonable risk to health or the environment. The decision, in accordance with TSCA Section 5(a)(3)(C), will allow compounders to capitalise on its performance benefits, according to the company. Incroslip SL is a high slip additive developed for applications where traditional slip products, such as erucamide and oleamide, oxidise. � www.croda.com


New TPEs for PC wearables


Teknor Apex has launched a new series of Medalist medical-grade TPE compounds designed to provide strong adhesion to medical grade PC and PC alloys during overmoulding. The new range also includes formulations suitable for wearable applications. “Medalist TPEs are excellent


alternatives to liquid silicones used in over-moulding because they do not require the use of a primer, have a


shorter cycle time and can be processed on conventional injection moulding equipment,” said Ross van Royen, senior market manager. The MD-34900 compounds are available in 50, 60, and 70 Shore A grades for general medical overmoulding applications; MD-36975 is a 75 Shore A TPE specifically for overmoulding in wearable devices. � www.teknorapex.com


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