Taiwan Formosa Plastics Corp. (The FPC), a major global manufacturer of petrochemicals, August 16-17, stopped in accordance with the municipal governments of major cities in the east of China in connection with the G-20 summit in the production of polypropylene plant (PP) in Ningbo (of Ningbo, China) early September, sources told ICIS market. Maintenance work […]
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Month: August 2016
Jiangsu Leasty Chem in August reduced the capacity utilization in the styrene plant in China
The company Jiangsu Leasty, a major producer of petrochemical products in China, in August, reduced capacity utilization at two plants styrene Tszyandzhine (Jiangyin, Jiangsu, China) after the environmental inspection on the eve of the G-20 summit, told ICIS, a source close to the company. It is expected that these enterprises with a total capacity of […]
The Government continues to explore the question of the introduction of import duties on LDL – General Director TAIF
The final decision to introduce protective duties on linear polyethylene (LDL) imported to Russia has not been made, the government continued to explore the question, the general director of OJSC “TAIF” Albert Shigabutdinov in an interview with Vedomosti. Commenting on the decision of the Government, A. Shigubatdinov said: “The answer is, as long as they […]
Created entirely edible analogue polyethylene
It is possible that after a few years use the shopping bags we will not throw in the trash, and let us add them to the soup as a useful and delicious seasonings. American Chemical Society and the Agricultural Department of the United States presented the public a completely new type of packaging for products […]
LDL prices in China increased by USD10 per ton
Prices of linear polyethylene (LDL) in China increased by USD10 per ton compared to the level of prices on Friday, August 19, ICIS reported, citing sources in the market. LDL Prices for August 22 rose to the level of USD1 100-1 160 per tonne, CFR China. Manufacturer of the Middle East proposed film LDL level […]
Exxonmobil New technology energy efficiency and reduces emissions
Researchers from Exxon Mobil and Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new technology that can significantly reduce costs and carbon emissions in the production of plastics. The new system, which is still in development, is 50 times more energy efficient and can reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 45 million tons over the world, […]
Polymer protective coatings market in 2021 will be $ 21.47 billion
Analytical and research firm MarketsandMarkets has published a report on the market of protective coatings. the global market volume will increase from $ 17.63 billion in 2016 to $ 21.47 billion by 2021, with an average annual growth of 4%. The report, “The market for protective coatings resin type (epoxy, alkyd, acrylic, polyurethane), composition (based […]
In Germany, to discuss the draft law on packaging
According www.verpackungsrundschau.de, Germany is preparing a new draft law on packaging, under which the municipality should decide for themselves whether the packaging waste and other raw materials into one container (Wertstofftonne) gather to collect plastic, metals and packaging. The main purpose of the law is that the second process is much more private household waste. […]
BASF expands the range of polymers for air TURBO CHARGERS
BASF has expanded its range of PA-6 and PA-66, designed for the automotive industry. The range of materials consists of PA-6, PA-66 and PA-66/6 reinforced by 30 to 50% glass. Ultramid B3WG6 GPX, PA-6 filled with 30% glass fiber – In her new material has been added. It is resistant to temperatures up to 180 […]
LOTTE CHEMICAL TITAN stop production of HDPE FILM TO REPAIR
Lotte Chemical Titan, “daughter” one of the leading Korean chemical company Lotte Chemical, stopped production of the film of high density polyethylene (HDPE) in Pasir Gudang (Pasir Gudang, Malaysia) for repairs, according to ICIS. Plant capacity of 115 thous. Tons of HDPE film per year has been closed due to the scheduled maintenance of the […]