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Origin Materials, a Californian biotech firm, unveiled the first polyester caps designed for carbonated drink bottles (CSD) at the NPE 2024 fair in Orlando, Florida
These new PET closures, named Origin CSD 1881, are compatible with the PCO 1881 neck finish, a common standard in the CSD industry. These caps can be manufactured from either virgin or recycled PET, aligning with the industry’s shift towards sustainable packaging solutions.
John Bissell, co-founder and co-CEO of Origin Materials, highlighted the significance of this innovation, noting that until now, PET had been widely used in packaging but not in caps and closures. He stated that this development opens the possibility of using any type of PET—virgin, recycled, or biobased—for producing closures. Polyester caps NPE2024
This advancement allows for the creation of entirely single-material containers, enhancing recyclability by excluding different types of plastics except for the labels. Origin Materials asserts that these PET closures will be commercially available by the end of this year.
Additionally, Origin Materials has been active in producing chemical intermediates from biomass. Last summer, it launched its first commercial-scale facility to produce chloromethyl furfural (CMF) from second-generation cellulosic biomass, like wood processing residues. CMF is a precursor to paraxylene, used to make PET, and FDCA, which is necessary for producing PEF—a recyclable, biobased polyester alternative to PET. Plans for a new production unit in Geismar, Louisiana, are underway. Polyester caps NPE2024
PETValue Philippines, the nation’s inaugural bottle-to-bottle, food-grade recycling hub located in General Trias City, Cavite, proudly announced the successful recycling of its inaugural 1 billion PET bottles
This significant achievement, as emphasized by PETValue Philippines, highlights the profound impact of unified efforts towards achieving a fully circular economy.
A collaboration between Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. (CCBPI) and Indorama Ventures, a globally renowned sustainable chemical company, PETValue epitomizes the transformation of post-consumer clear PET bottles into new food-grade recycled PET (rPET) bottles. This process effectively closes the loop of “make-use-recycle” for plastic packaging, contributing significantly to sustainability endeavors. Polyester caps NPE2024
With a multi-phased joint venture investment totaling P2.28 billion, PETValue’s state-of-the-art facility in General Trias stands as a beacon of innovation, creating approximately 200 direct job opportunities for Filipinos. Leveraging cutting-edge bottle-to-bottle PET recycling technology, this venture underscores Indorama Ventures’ position as a world leader in PET recycling, catering to the global demand for recycled resin utilized in plastic beverage bottles.
Kraiburg TPE has developed specialized compounds with superior adhesion to EPDM, tailored for automotive sealing and external components
These new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds, designed primarily for automotive applications but versatile beyond, offer consistent adhesion to EPDM rubber even under heat aging conditions at 23°C and 90°C. Their smooth melt facilitates a wide processing range and design flexibility. PETValue Philippines, the nation’s inaugural bottle-to-bottle, food-grade recycling hub located in General Trias City, Cavite, proudly announced the successful recycling of its inaugural 1 billion PET bottles Polyester caps NPE2024
Manufactured with durability in mind, these compounds resist atmospheric agents, maintain color stability, and boast optimized abrasion and scratch resistance alongside low surface friction. Kraiburg TPE emphasizes their surface quality, ensuring both functionality and aesthetics meet the rigorous standards of automotive applications. Compared to pure EPDM seals, TPE-EPDM hybrid technology enhances process efficiency while reducing weight and carbon footprint.
The UV-resistant nature of these TPEs expands their utility, making them suitable for corner and end moldings of window tracks and various sealing profiles. Extensive testing conducted by a prominent automotive seal supplier validates their efficacy. Kraiburg TPE’s innovative compounds promise reliability and performance across diverse automotive sealing and exterior needs. Polyester caps NPE2024
Cyclohexane Prices Stabilize Entering May 2024 as Cost Support from Benzene Wanes
The beginning of May 2024 leads prices of Cyclohexane to stabilize across the European and Asian markets. Previously, prices of Cyclohexane were recorded to have witnessed an increment of approximately 4% across Europe and 10% across Asia during the month of April 2024.
The continued increments in the prices of Cyclohexane were attributed to the inflation in the prices of feedstock Benzene and upstream Naphtha observed during March 2024, which were recorded to have inflated by approximately 12% and 8% respectively during this timeframe, leading to heightened costs to manufacture Cyclohexane. Moreover, several plants across China were put on maintenance turnarounds during the early weeks of April 2024, for example, Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical Co Ltd. Polyester caps NPE2024
The most prominent being the plant owned by SINOPEC in Shanghai, Shandong, and Beijing which had reduced operations for 12, 7, and 9 days, respectively, and operating at an average rate of 60%. Which caused a situation of shortage for Benzene during this timeframe, consequently prompting the prices of Cyclohexane to rise.
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Clariant introduces new solutions to reduce the environmental impact of plastics at NPE 2024
- Clariant is launching AddWorks®PPA, a perfluoralkyl substances (PFAS)-free polymer processing aid product line, and AddWorks PKG 158, a highly efficient antioxidant solution with outstanding color protection, especially designed for polyolefins containing recycled material
- Licolub®PED 1316 – a wax for easier processing and better surface properties in building and construction
- A range of next generation products to improve plastics recycling, reduce environmental impacts, and increase performance are being featured at the event Polyester caps NPE2024
Clariant is excited to present the company’s latest solutions to support the plastics industry to improve safety and efficiency, increase circularity, and reduce waste at NPE2024, happening now in Orlando, Florida.
“Since K 2022 our experts have been developing industry-leading products that minimize the impact on human health and the environment while maintaining or exceeding performance expectations,” commented Miao Zhigang, Head of Clariant’s Polymer Solutions business.
“We are very pleased to be unveiling our new AddWorks PPA, our PFAS-free Additives line at NPE2024.” Polyester caps NPE2024
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