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sumer recycled grades, including Omyaloop FC for general purpose applications and Omya Smartfill 55-AV for engineering materials and biopolymers. These grades reduce emissions by up to two-thirds and support compliance with EU sustainability directives, says Omya. “Our mineral solutions reduce environmental impact while enhancing performance,” said Marco Viel, vice president of polymers at Omya. Its Omyasphere 900 series of hollow glass


Above: Kraiburg’s new Thermolast R RC/AD/PA/AP TPE bonds well with polyamides


growth tubes used in forestry. Despite its high density, it offers good flexibility, says FKuR. The company will also show products made


from recyclable, bio-based Terralene compounds, as well as from the ‘I’m green’ bio-based PE and EVA grades from Braskem. � www.fkur.com


Kraiburg TPE will focus on two new product series at K 2025.


With its FC/CM3/AD1 series, it will concentrate on the consumer sector, especially food packaging. The compounds comply with European Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 and Title 21, Part 170 to 178 of the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR) of the US FDA. They were developed for applications in contact


with fatty foods or cosmetics and have low migra- tion values between the packaging and the food transported in it. As well as being processable in multi-component moulding, the compounds offer properties such as a pleasant feel and high robustness, combining durability with high quality. The second product seen at K2025 is the FR3


series. These are TPEs whose flame retardancy has been improved. Based on successful tests, all requirements of the European standard for railroad applications DIN EN 45545-2 R22 HL3 and R23 HL3 have been met. As well as being suitable for fire protection, they have other properties that make them ideal for applications in this environment – including good PP adhesion and processing in standard injection moulding processes. � www.kraiburg-tpe.com


Omya will present some of its minerals and speciality materials at K2025. The company says that its calcium carbonate solutions cut carbon footprint and improve the performance of plastic products. It offers pre-con-


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microspheres are engineered to reduce product weight while maintaining strength. These fillers are aimed at automotive, aerospace and electronics, offering improved flow, higher filler loading, and enhanced thermal and dielectric performance. They support dimensional stability and are suitable for advanced polymer and construction applications. Beyond minerals, Omya distributes other


materials including bio-based additives through partnerships with material manufacturers. It recently launched Omya Performance Polymers Distribution (OPPD), which combines Omya’s distribution network with Distrupol. � www.omya.com


OQ will showcase some of the 17 new polymers that it has developed over the last year, for applica- tions in packaging, durables and infrastructure. “This expansion reflects our commitment to delivering solutions that align with what matters to our customers: durability, speed-to-market and operational-efficiency,” said Abdulrahman Al Tamtami, vice president of global marketing at OQ. The 17 new grades include: six PP impact copolymers for rigid packaging applications (including thin-wall packaging, housewares and durables), with good flow and stiffness-impact balance; and four PP random copolymers with enhanced transparency and organoleptic perfor- mance, aimed at housewares, closures, and food containers. They are engineered to meet a range of industry


needs, including: packaging that helps reduce food waste and energy consumption; water storage solutions; and transparent, reusable rigid packaging. � www.oq.com


Palsgaard says its Einar 987 anti-fouling additive for the PE and PP polymerisation process is a safer alternative to ethoxylated amines. The active compound of Einar 987 – which is supplied as a clear, viscous liquid – is a polyglycerol ester (PGE) blend of fatty acids from vegetable oils. As a non-toxic, food-contact-approved anti-fouling


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