Material suppliers are committed to the "circular economy", as evidenced by their adoption of new technologies, product introduction and cooperation. #pet #pvc #kshow

SABIC will encourage sustainability through bio-renewable and recycled materials and design lightweight packaging.

Clariant is expanding its EcoTain label to include EcoTain partnerships between at least three partners in the value chain to promote sustainable improvement.

Covestro regards its PC resins and blends as the materials of choice for 5G technology, and will showcase a series of 5G antenna prototypes at the exhibition.

LANXESS will highlight new mobility concepts, including this steering column switch made of the new nylon 6.

Kraiburg TPE will introduce new compounds with optimized odor and emission behavior for consumer products and automotive interiors. 

DSM will outline the automotive additive manufacturing opportunities and see the huge potential for spare parts production.

Tolsa's expanded Adins flame-retardant additive series includes a new grade that uses TiO2 to improve the performance of PP expansion systems.

"Circular economy" will be the main theme of the K 2019 exhibition to be held in Dusseldorf, Germany from October 16th to 23rd. Leading material and additive suppliers have increased their focus on sustainability, as evidenced by their adoption of various new technologies-including new product formulations that lead to recycling solutions (ie recycling) and reduce plastic waste. It underscores their commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to solve pressing problems-including reducing energy and greenhouse gases, addressing environmental degradation, saving water and material efficiency.

The actions taken by material suppliers include chemical recycling, advanced mechanical recycling, the introduction of bio-based raw materials, recycled resins with performance equivalent to the original similar products, and plastic formulations that are easier to recycle and/or lighter but provide the best performance. From packaging to automobiles and electronic parts.

Consistent with the "recycling" theme, additive suppliers are addressing sustainability issues with colorants and additives that are more environmentally friendly or have biological content, are easier to recycle, and reduce material waste.

Visitors can expect to see new engineering thermoplastics that meet major trends in automotive electrification and autonomous driving, electronics and electrical, packaging, and healthcare.

Industry partnerships are characteristic of the many ongoing efforts of materials suppliers. Recently reported industry collaborations include LyondellBasell and renewable hydrocarbon producer Neste. The latter announced the first commercial-scale parallel production of bio-based PP and LDPE; Dow and BioLogiQ are evaluating the latter’s NuPlastiQ plant-based biopolymer and Dow Potential synergy between PE resins.

SABIC will solve the problem of using bio-renewable and recycled materials and designing lightweight packaging to extend the shelf life of food, as well as solving the problem of industrial packaging reuse and recycling through innovative processes and cooperation with partners

According to reports, the company is the first in the industry to expand the chemical recycling process to convert mixed plastic waste into new polymers, enabling downstream customers to develop high-quality, recyclable product designs.

SABIC’s new solution for lightweighting is Cohers S ethylene-octene plastomer used in films to enhance heat sealability, transparency, toughness and elasticity; and PP-UMS (super melt strength), which is used in automobiles, Foam in packaging and building/construction to reduce weight.

Borealis now owns two recycling companies: mtm, a German hard packaging recycler that produces PCR-PP and PE for injection molding (eg paint buckets—100% rPP and bottle caps for non-food use—25% rPP ); and Ecoplast, an Austrian flexible packaging recycler for film reuse (for example, 100% PCR trash liner). The company will showcase its Borcycle recycling process, jointly developed with recycling machinery manufacturer Erema. It is said that it optimizes every step in the recycling process to produce a higher quality recycling than typical.

Borealis now has two recycling companies.

Through mtm, Borealis will highlight new and improved recycled products, including Borcycle MF1981SY, 80% rPP plus 10% talc and Borealis Queo metallocene low-density PE plastomer (octene copolymer) as an impact modifier. This is the first in a series of rPP grades with a good stiffness/toughness balance and is mainly used for visible black parts such as small appliances.

The company will also show major improvements to the existing recycled Purpolen polyolefin grades also produced by mtm, including: PP Y40, an rPP with improved fluidity-up to 40 g/10 minutes for injection molding Thin-walled parts of runner barrels, thick-walled packaging and electrical parts. PE FF is a finely filtered PE (0.950 density) with a lower gel level and quality, comparable to the original application for general purpose. PE Y01 is 100% PCR, with low MFR and low gel, suitable for extruding pipes or blowing large bottles.

Nova Chemicals will focus on six new original PE grades (LL and MD), which can accept 20% or more recycling, and are said to be "more recycling friendly" on their own.

Ineos Styrolution is exploring various ways to realize recycling styrene solutions. This includes PS chemical recycling technology and the introduction of new PS grades with recycled content.

Ascend Performance Materials will discuss new custom recycled nylon 66 to meet growing demand.

BASF will focus on its certified compostable ecovio resin, which now includes a combination of applications ranging from mulch film to fruit and vegetable bags and organic garbage bags, which can be used throughout the food cycle.

Other engineering thermoplastics suppliers such as LANXESS, Covestro and Solvay are striving to establish a closed-loop material cycle in the manufacturing and application of their materials. Some pilot projects are being carried out with customers and other industry partners.

Similar behavior also occurs in additives. Milliken’s Plastic Additives Group will highlight its partnership with PureCycle Technologies in Chicago to promote the closed-loop recycling of PP. Using technology developed and licensed by Procter & Gamble, PureCycle plans to open its first factory in Ohio by 2021, using a patented recycling method to restore the original quality of waste PP.

Clariant is expanding its EcoTain label, which currently awards more than 200 products with outstanding sustainability advantages, including the EcoTain partnership, which will promote cooperation between at least three partners in the value chain to Create concrete sustainability and business impact, and promote environmental protection and circular economy. At K in 2019, Clariant will issue an open invitation to the company to get them together to collaborate on a particularly challenging aspect of recycling.  

BASF will focus on promoting UV stabilizers and pigments with good performance in the classification of recycled plastics and/or recycled plastics.

Songwon will demonstrate how its technical expertise can promote material development and help customers solve various environmental issues, including stabilizers that make plastics more durable, easier to recycle, and reduce waste.

BASF will launch Ultramid Advanced T2000, the latest member of its PPA product portfolio. It is said that it is based on nylon 6T/66 and combines excellent mechanical and dielectric strength at high temperatures. This combination is especially important for E&E connectors. It is reported that this PPA shows improved impact strength comparable to standard nylon 66 and lower water absorption than standard aliphatic nylon. T2000 contains about 10 grades and is also a general candidate material for automotive metal substitutes, such as water outlet valves, water pumps, fuel system components, actuators, transmission sensors and clutch parts.

Covestro will showcase a new interior concept for the "Future Car", which is said to be a multifunctional and mobile living and working space. Covestro will focus on "smart materials" for new interiors, including new Makrolon PC grades and blends, which are said to be able to achieve a series of glass-like surfaces and functional colors, which is important for integrating innovative displays, sensors, cameras and The ambient lighting system is crucial.  

Covestro will also showcase Makrolon PC films for 3D printing and large covers for integrated displays. Covestro said that with the increase in digitization and networking and the trend of autonomous driving, these films can also be used as carriers for printed electronic devices in automotive touch screens, and their usage will increase dramatically. The company's new-generation Makrolon AI PC material also supports seamless integration of displays.

PC resins and blends are also candidates for 5G technology. Covestro will demonstrate a series of technologies and design 5G antenna prototypes for small cells in the 3.5 GHz and 28 GHz frequency ranges. Covestro will also show new films

PC resins and blends may also become the materials of choice for 5G technology.

Suitable for 5G smartphones. Makrofol SR PC/PMMA multilayer film (outer layer is acrylic) combined with a new manufacturing process, make the back cover of the mobile phone look like glass but not fragile. This crystal clear, 3D-formable and 5G-compatible film meets the requirements of high radio frequency transmission in the millimeter range, and aims to achieve the best design freedom to create fashionable mobile phones with UV patterns and non-conductive decoration technologies. Vacuum metalization .

LANXESS’ High Performance Materials (HPM) business unit will launch a series of materials for electric vehicles. The use of orange to identify live parts with plastic casings has been widely used in electric vehicles, but it is a challenge to develop orange compounds with long-term high color stability. The new HPM nylon 6 and PBT compounds for high-pressure applications will be colored in a highly vivid RAL 2003 (Lanxess color code 200849) hue. Another color variant is coming soon.

The first to adopt this new orange color are glass fiber reinforced halogen-free flame-retardant nylon 6 compounds Durethan BKV20FN01, BKV30FN04 and BKV45FN04. The latter complies with UL 94V-0 at a thickness of 0.4 mm. Also new is the hydrolytically stable glass reinforced PBT Pocan BF4232HR. Orange, it also reaches 94V-0 classification at 0.4 mm. Other new HPM products can prevent electrical corrosion when in contact with live metal parts; the battery holder and cover are made of halogen-free flame-retardant materials.

In terms of lightweight design, LANXESS is mainly committed to thermoplastic composite materials based on its Tepex prepreg. At K, look for seat shells and highly integrated front-end brackets, which are said to have excellent crash resistance.

Another new product from LANXESS is nylon and PBT compounds for cost-effective blow molding of air management components in turbocharged internal combustion engines and/or inner linings of hydrogen and natural gas powered vehicles.

Ascend Performance Materials will highlight several new Vydyne nylon 66 grades, including high-temperature nylon for automobiles; the company’s first long-chain nylon 66 grade for extruding fuel and brake lines; and for electrical applications Flammability rating.

Borealis will launch a new grade of Fibremod carbon compounds for automobiles, including CG210SY, 20% PP carbon fiber, with improved surface and dimensional stability; and CD211SY, a high fluidity composed of 10% carbon fiber and 10% talc "Hybrid" PP.

SABIC has been working with leading automotive original equipment manufacturers to develop "breakthrough" plastic and metal alternative solutions. At K 2019, SABIC will showcase a new concept of vehicle electrification involving conductive PC and PP.

INEOS Styrolution will launch an expanded series of StyLight styrene copolymer composites for automobiles, from seat structures, door frames and front-end modules to body panels and exterior and interior components with carbon fiber appearance. Newly launched are high-fluidity ABS used in medical equipment such as automotive interior and exterior trims, electronic housings, and inhalers.

SABIC will showcase new product concepts for vehicle electrification, such as conductive PC and PP solutions.

Polyplastics will showcase its new Duracon polyacetal (POM) for automobiles, including grades for injection molded fuel system components. Another new product is a high-fluidity/high-rigidity acetal with an MFR of about 14, which is suitable for various molding conditions. It is said that there is a new grade that combines high strength with good creep and sliding properties.

Polyplastics' new products for electric vehicles are Durafide PPS and Duranex PBT, which are mainly used for engine peripheral components such as power control units to provide high insulation performance, reduce water absorption and meet harsh operating conditions.

Kraiburg TPE will introduce new compounds with optimized odor and emission behavior for automotive interiors and consumer products, as well as TPEs with enhanced UV resistance and adhesion to plastics such as ASA and PMMA for automotive exteriors. K will also provide custom-designed thermoplastic hybrid materials (TEH) that provide superior chemical and heat resistance.

DSM has more than 25 years of active experience in the field of additive manufacturing (AM). It will outline the opportunities for additive manufacturing in automotive OEMs-from small-batch production of cars to combining individual customer requirements and tastes, as well as spare parts Production. The latter is an area with great potential because it can help reduce inventory, which is usually at least 7% of the current assets of car OEMs, and it can also reduce costs and carbon footprint.

BASF expanded its Ultradur PBT product portfolio with the introduction of the first PBT B6551 LNI for extrusion; and the first B6560 M2 FC TF for thermoforming. So far, the melt strength of PBT is not enough to make it a preferred extruded product. By customizing additives to link and branch polymer chains, BASF achieves very high melt strength. According to reports, this makes the B6551 LNI ideal for pipes, profiles and mandrels. The B6560 M2 FC TF competes in film extrusion and thermoforming of packaging or technical components. 

Kraiburg TPE will launch two custom-designed compound series with significantly better migration control than ordinary TPE. They are particularly suitable for closed systems, valves and seals that are in direct contact with fatty foods.

WACKER will showcase its new Elastosil LR 5040 liquid silicone rubber (LSR) series. Even without post-curing, this LSR exhibits excellent mechanical properties and meets strict regulatory requirements for sensitive applications in baby care, food, and medical technology. WACKER will use the new LR5040 on a KraussMaffei machine for a live injection demonstration.

Solvay will showcase its new thermoplastic composite materials for aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas. According to reports, in addition to lightweight, these materials also have excellent heat resistance and shock resistance, strength, toughness and chemical inertness.

According to reports, Solvay also introduced the industry's first high-temperature PEEK. It will also showcase the company's unique applications of long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) materials, such as the world's first all-polymer recyclable electric bicycle.

Evonik Industries marks the 40th anniversary of its Vestamid Nylon 12 Elastomer (PEBA) this year, and it will launch a new member of its product line-a popular and trustworthy material, especially in the sports equipment industry. It has transparency and gloss, providing designers with greater freedom than PEBA.

Solvay is launching the Alve-One foaming solution, which is an innovative high-performance and economical chemical foaming agent based on "100% safe" ingredients, which is suitable for PVC, EVA and polyolefins. Series resin. According to reports, these formulas have no negative impact on human respiratory health, and workers can handle them safely without affecting the efficiency and performance of plastic foaming.

BASF will focus on promoting the next generation Tinuvin NOR HALS light and heat stabilizer. The company will also introduce new pigments, including two new Lumina Royal effect pigments: Russet enables new vibrant high-chroma red shades and provides greater formulation flexibility; and amber, which is a charming bronze Color, orange, gold and red effect tones bring strong luster.

The new product Microlen Piano Black, also from BASF, is said to provide the deepest and most durable black and excellent dispersion for high-end plastic designs. And there are new black and red pigments recommended for recycling and other demanding applications. Due to its high thermal and chemical stability, Sicopal Red K 3050 FK is said to withstand the most demanding applications, including engineering plastics. This new product is based on Sicopal Black technology and has first-class near-infrared (NIR) reflection characteristics, meeting the current industry's demand for recyclable black plastics that can be separated by infrared in material recycling facilities. 

Lanxess's inorganic pigment business will launch a black pigment that reflects 20% of the infrared part of sunlight more effectively than traditional black pigments. Plastic roofs and exterior walls have great potential in reducing the internal temperature of buildings.

In cooperation with partners who manufacture NIR scanners, Clariant has developed a new black colorant that can be identified by NIR sorting equipment. These carbon blacks can be used in various polymers and applications such as packaging and E&E.

Clariant is also notable for the pigments designed for coloring biodegradable plastics, and the new halogen-free flame retardants that can maintain performance after the material is recycled.

Clariant will also launch a new patented oxygen scavenger masterbatch for PET in food and beverage packaging. According to reports, it is based on a new molecule that surpasses existing PET solutions in terms of protecting content shelf life and taste.

Songwon is entering the flame retardant field through synergists. According to reports, synergists can reduce the flame retardant load in halogen and non-halogen formulations.

Milliken will launch a new Hyperform HPN nucleating agent. It is said that HPN 715 provides new opportunities for PP to replace more expensive engineering resins in demanding applications. It has an optimized balance of various key factors, while also providing a higher HDT. This allows PP to be used in microwave containers, under-hood components of vehicles and household appliances.

It is said that Milliken’s HPN 715 provides new opportunities for PP to replace more expensive engineering resins in demanding applications.

Perstorp will showcase its new Pevalen Pro, a renewable polyol ester, non-phthalate plasticizer for the production of flexible PVC with a lower carbon footprint. The company stated that the second-generation Pevalen Pro allows up to 40% of renewable content in flexible PVC. It is a direct substitute for standard Pevalen and does not affect quality and performance, making it very easy to switch.

Tolsa will showcase new Adins flame retardant additives, such as Adins Clay synergist, which can reduce smoke generation and improve heat release through halogen and halogen-free flame retardant systems.

Tolsa also has a new grade that uses TiO2 to improve the performance of expansion systems used in PP and coatings. It further stabilizes the charcoal at a dose of about 1-2%. Main applications include transportation, piping, coatings, and wire and cable. Another new grade is Adins Clay Sil1 for PVC and silicone formulations, which is said to reduce heat release and smoke suppression. It can be used as a substitute for antimony trioxide.

In exploring the potential of biodegradable polyester in flexible and rigid packaging, the United States is catching up with Europe and Asia. Due to cost reasons, these resins are often mixed with other degradable materials.

Brominated flame retardants limit its use. Most have now gone to China, but the new recycling process is expected to "clean up" e-waste.

The degree of shrinkage of the molded part when it cools depends to a large extent on the composition of the material being processed.

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