Echa publishes inventory of additives in plastics
Chemicalwatch.com — Echa has published information on 419 substances used as additives in plastics in the EU. The agency worked alongside EU member state representatives, academics, Cefic and 21 industry sectors, including additive manufacturers and downstream users,...
RTP Company Expands Operations in Europe With New Facility in Poland
The global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics announces its expansion into Poland with an 86,000 square foot (7,990 square meter) facility located at Prologis Park V in Wroclaw. This newest manufacturing location will support regional demand and provide a...Sabic Expands Capacity for Resin Production
Chemicals company Sabic has announced projects in Asia and the Netherlands to increase global capacity for two of its engineering thermoplastic materials, Ultem and Noryl resins. To increase capacity for Ultem resins, a polyetherimide material, the company plans to...
Clariant ‘Future-Proofs’ Materials for Drug Packaging and Delivery Devices
Right now, manufacturers of drug and packaging combinations have the option of filing with FDA under USP 661, Plastic Packaging Systems and Their Materials of Construction, or the new USP 661.1, Plastic Materials of Construction. Starting in May 2020, however, “all...