Additives for Polymers (v.2006, #10)

DuPont launches new additive to extend PLA applications (2).

Calcium stearates from Ferro improve surface quality (2-3).

Axel introduces antiblock to ease processing of TPE, TPR (2).

GE extends NXT silane coupling agent family (3-4).

Dow Corning adds silane blends, masterbatches to crosslink PE (3).

Techmer's PET slip additive improves release problems (3).

Viba adds antistatic masterbatch for polystyrene (4-5).

Teknor Color's one-pack WPC masterbatch provides cost savings (4).

Gabriel-Chemie starts up Hungarian plant, improves FR masterbatch production (5-6).

Huntsman announces major expansion in UK pigments production (5).

Cabot starts up new carbon black, fumed silica facilities in China (6-7).

Latest price increases for pigments and additives (7-8).

Velsicol establishes Asian plasticizer production in new joint venture (7).

Ciba delivers strong second quarter results, refines business strategy (8-9).

Clariant reports rise in first half-year sales figures (9-10).

Lanxess significantly improves second quarter earnings (10).

Ciba launches global technical helpdesk for plastic additives (10-11).

Events calendar (11).

Rebranding for certain Clariant pigments and additives (11).

Silver-based biocides gaining share in plastics (11-12).