K2019 PREVIEW | POLYMERS AND ADDITIVES
Right: Evonik will mark 40 years of Vestamid PA12 elastomer with some new grade introductions
neering sector, it will show its Cabelec conductive compounds, Vulcan conductive carbon blacks and Plasblack line of black masterbatches for engineer- ing plastics. The company will also introduce a new black masterbatch range formulated to provide enhanced covering power to over-colour mixed recycled plastics. �
www.cabotcorp.com
Clariant will be putting the focus on products designed to simplify recycling of plastics. These include a new range of black colorants that are compliant with the near-infrared (NIR) scanning and sorting systems used in current automated recy- cling plant. The CESA-IR pigments have been developed to enable IR-detectability of black HDPE and LDPE in injection and extrusion blow-moulded products, black polypropylene (PP) in films and injection-moulded products, and black PET and CPET in sheets and film. The company will also launch a new oxygen scavenger masterbatch for production of PET food and beverage packaging that uses a new chemistry that the company claims allows it to outperform existing options. The idea is to eliminate the need for barrier packaging in some applications, which could result in easier recycling of the used pack- ages. Clariant says that initial customer trials have gone well. �
www.clariant.com
Constab, part of the Kafrit group, will exhibit its extensive range of additive masterbatch products. Key focus areas will include its Ecocell endothermic chemical foaming agent (CFA), which can be used to reduce polymer consumption and save energy, so reducing carbon footprint. Grades are available to suit a range of polymers. The company will also feature its new line of Conbio masterbatches, which are based on renewable PE carrier materials. �
www.constab.com
Croda Smart Materials, which includes the Croda Polymer Additives amides business and recently acquired IonPhase anti-static additives operation, will be a new name at this year’s K show. On the amides side, the company will present its estab- lished polymer additives lines, including its Crodamide slip and anti-blocks, Incroslip high stability slip and torque release agents, and IncroMold release and anti-scratch additives. It will also be highlighting its £27m investment in a new amide manufacturing facility in the UK. This will commence operation next year and will double capacity at the site.
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The Ionphase permanent anti-static additives will be displayed for the first time at K as part of the Croda business (the company acquired the Finnish company at the end of 2017). The Ionphase business has developed a range of inherently dissipative polymers that provide an immediate and permanent static management effect that is independent of humidity. The additives are suitable for production of compounds for injection and extrusion processing and are said to allow compli- ance with key industry standards for EPA and EX areas. Grades are available to suit many polymers, including polyolefins, styrenics and PC blends. �
www.croda.com
Evonik’s display at K2019 includes the latest additions to its polymer and additive ranges. In the high performance polymer sector, the company will mark the 40th
anniversary of its Vestamid PA12
elastomer (PEBA) with the introduction of a new grade offering considerably improved levels of transparency and gloss. The additive display includes the Tegomer range of additives, as well as the Accurel family of porous carriers that permit liquid additives to be easily handled in compound formula- tions. Latest additions to the additive product line include flame retardants and odour absorbers. �
www.evonik.com
ExxonMobil will be showing several examples where its high performance polyolefins can be used to enhance the value and performance of recycled resins. The Patagonian Atando Cabos project, for example, is using the company’s Vistamaxx resins as a compatibiliser to recycle fishing ropes recovered from the sea. More than 1,000 tonnes of ropes have been recovered and recycled to date. ExxonMobil will also demonstrate
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