As a product of the polymerization of ethylene, any type of polyethylene (PE) is represented by the chemical formula C2H4. But, if primary polyethylene is the result of polymerization of ethylene, then the secondary granule of polyethylene is the result of the processing of waste primary polyethylene. We will analyze the main differences between the […]
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Month: February 2020
BASF and Fabbri create biodegradable packaging film
BASF and the Fabbri group of companies have developed a biodegradable film for food packaging, the manufacturer said. Based on the certified biodegradable material ecovio, created by BASF, the Fabbri group of companies produces highly transparent stretch film Nature Fresh. This product is the first certified biodegradable film for food products, combining optimal breathability, long […]
The Russian economy expects an increase in food prices and an increase in waste after the introduction of a ban on polymer packaging
The Russian economy is expected to increase prices for dairy products, meat and fish, groceries and bakery products by almost 10%, as well as a large-scale increase in the volume of food and paper waste after the ban on polymer packaging, Kommersant reports citing research by scientists of the Higher School of Public Administration (HSHA) […]
The expert named the reason for the closure of recycling centers in Ukraine
The economic inexpediency of taking recyclables will lead to the fact that Ukraine will process recyclables from other countries, and will continue to throw away its own. In Ukraine, recyclable reception centers are being closed due to economic inexpediency, since cheap recyclables from Europe are entering the market. This was during a round table on […]
Ukrainian polypropylene imports up 22% in January
According to the results of the first month of the year, the total volume of polypropylene imports to the Ukrainian market amounted to about 9.9 thousand tons, which is 22% more than in January 2019. The main increase in external supplies came from propylene homopolymer (PP-homo) In January, the volume of polypropylene imports to Ukraine […]
Garbage and waste sorting (MSW)
To recycle waste, it must first be sorted. Separate garbage collection operates in developed countries, therefore, its processing there is carried out efficiently and environmentally friendly. In Russia, while there is no such developed system, in this regard, in order to process mixed solid waste, they must be sorted at the plants. The meaning and […]
Karpatneftekhim in March will resume the production of HDPE after a forced outage
The largest petrochemical plant in Ukraine – Karpatneftekhim (Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk region) – intends to resume production of low-pressure polyethylene (HDPE) after a forced outage in the third decade of March, according to the ICIS-MRC Price Review. According to the representative and customers of the enterprise, the Ukrainian manufacturer intends to start the production of HDPE […]
Ukrainian imports of polyethylene decreased in January by 8%
According to the results of the first month of this year, the total volume of imports of polyethylene (PE) on the Ukrainian market decreased by 8% compared to the indicator of 2018 and amounted to 19.4 thousand tons. The largest decline in external supplies was due to linear polyethylene (LDL) Last month, external PE supplies […]
February contract price of styrene agreed in Europe at EUR50 per tonne higher than January
The February prices of styrene monomer in Europe, announced by customers (CRP), were agreed at EUR1,067 per tonne, which is EUR50 per tonne higher than the previous month, several market sources told ICIS. The contract price was agreed on the terms of delivery free on board (FOB) Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA). So, in the European market, four […]
SIKORA: automatic control of sample and pellet quality
Even the smallest metal contamination in plastic granules can lead to significant problems in the processing of plastics or the production of compounds. Regardless of whether the granules will be used for the manufacture of injection parts, cables, films or profiles, the prevention of defects almost always requires considerable effort, and the elimination of marriage […]