Additives adhesives coatings inks

Millad NX 8000 series agents from Milliken set a new benchmark for clarification of PP, providing optical quality comparable to “glass clear” polymers, and enabling processors to substantially reduce total system cost through lower processing temperatures and shorter cycles.

Most of the discussions about bisphenol A, or BPA, in this column have been about how regulatory officials and governments have reacted to the chemical’s presence in packaging. 

DAK Americas LLC (DAK) has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the PET Resins business of Wellman, Inc., bringing DAK Americas total PET resin production capacity to more than 4.3 billion pounds annually (1,945 KTons) in the Americas.

Nansulate® EPX insulation, corrosion-prevention, chemical and flame-resistant coating from Industrial Nanotech, Inc. insulates pipes, tanks, and equipment to reduce energy costs, and stands up to harsh environments.