New Epoxy Resins and PES Additives Boost Fracture Toughness and Microcrack Resistance
ELM-434L and ELM-434VL grade epoxy resin has viscosity of 8,200 mPa-s and 5,100 mPa-s respectively. SumikaExcel 2603P lower-viscosity PES additive has a viscosity of 0.26 and molecular weight (Mw) of 16,000. Benefits aerospace composites where the viscosity of the combined epoxy/PES matrix is dependent on the molecular weight.
Read More »Kraton Spotlights SYLVATRAXX™ Tread Enhancement Additives at Tire Technology Expo
HOUSTON, Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Corporation (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, specialty polymers and high-value performance products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, will exhibit at the Tire Technology Expo 2020 on February 25-27 in Hannover, Germany to showcase its innovation portfolio at Booth C230. This includes SYLVATRAXX 8000...
Read More »New Phytogenic Feed Additive Includes Standardized Active Ingredients
VANNIX C4 is a proprietary formulation of natural and gut-health-fortifying ingredients. Offer producers a new tool to support and rotate into gut health management programs. Ideal to minimize the impact of enteric challenges on poultry performance.
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New Laser Marking Additives and Concentrates Mark Plastics Clean, Contactless and Precise
Produces light marks on dark colored parts and dark marks on light colored parts primarily by the foaming and carbonization mechanisms. Optimizes the marking behavior and laser settings for resins including ABS, PE, PP, LDPE, HDPE, Co- Polyester, PBT, Polysulfone with NIR laser.
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Sales and Marketing in the Manufacturing Industry and How CRM Can Help
To learn more about the importance of CRM and how it can specifically address your company's needs, download now.
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New ADINS Flame-retardant Synergists for PP, PVC, Rubber Polymer Systems and Silicones
Clay synergists deliver reduced smoke production and improved heat release. Decreases and delays the peak of heat release rate and acts as a smoke suppressor. Improved cost efficiency of the formulations with intumescent flame retardants.
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Michelman Highlights an Extensive Line of Topical Wood Treatment Additives at Eastern Coatings Show
CINCINNATI, OH (May 15, 2019) – Michelman is excited to showcase their proprietary and low VOC Michem® Wood Coating line of wood treatment additives to Eastern Coatings Show attendees May 13-15, 2019. Their family of Michem® Wood Coating solutions raises the water resistance standard for waterborne deck stains and sealants. All of Michelman’s solutions pass the ASTM D-4446 standard for...
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New +Restore Additive Includes Typical Usage Rates in Range from 0.1 to 0.5%
Processors can use the +Restore additive to improve the physical properties of virgin materials. Enables recyclers to obtain physical properties much closer to those of virgin polymer than with unmodified regrind. Used alone or in a blend with Riverdale Global’s liquid colors.
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ROCKWOOL Awarded Materials Performance Corrosion Innovation of the Year Award for WR-Tech™ (Water Repellent Technology)
The Woodlands, Texas, March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation, a subsidiary of ROCKWOOL Group, today announced it has been awarded the Materials PerformanceCorrosion Innovation of the Year Award for its patent-pending WR-Tech™ (Water Repellent Technology) by Materials Performance magazine, a publication of NACE International. The awards celebrate cutting-edge...
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New Polymer Additives from GreenMantra Technologies are Made with 100 Percent Recycled Plastics
GreenMantra Technologies’ new polymer additives are for wood plastic composite (WPC) lumber. The additives provide manufacturers with lower operational costs. They increase overall sustainability of the finished product. The additives increase strength and sturdiness, while enabling formulation flexibility.
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PES Additive Boosts Fracture Toughness, Micro-Crack Resistance in Epoxy Composites
Already used in epoxy-based aerospace composites and gaining ground in automotive, micro-powder additive will be exhibited at CAMX 2018 Phoenix, Ariz., U.S. — A polyethersulfone (PES) micro-powder additive called SumikaExcel™ 5003P, has proven ideal for boosting fracture toughness and resistance to micro-cracking for fiber-reinforced epoxy composites over a broad temperature range without...
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Solder Redefined
Indium Corporation has developed a new twist on traditional solder by developing a composite with a reinforced matrix internal structure. The result is a solder with increased strength and reliability. Check out this video to learn more about the mechanics behind the groundbreaking technology.
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