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Borealis Launches Portfolio of Circular Polyolefins

Highly specialized polyolefins meet the high requirements for the healthcare market. Close collaboration between polymer producer and distributor provides an exceptional service for processors in terms of supply flexibility, formulation consistency and individual on-site consulting, which forms the basis for attractive, long-term successful projects. 

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Following the world economic crisis, perspectives are called for. The properties of the materials are being continuously improved, not only for economic reasons. Attention is being focused more and more on the environmental aspect. Even the standard plastics are being developed further under the aspects of increased effectiveness through more efficient processing with reduced material input and at the same time improved quality. 

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Materials for packaging have been optimized for the benefit of customers in terms of savings potential and efficiency. With improved polyolefin grades, pipes can be produced in larger sizes with greater strength than before and their long-term stability can be validated in a very much shorter time. Nearly all producers are answering society’s call for reduced CO2 emissions by offering materials that allow material consumption to be cut, derive from renewable resources or are biodegradable/compostable. 

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Knowing the amount of additive that has been incorporated in polyolefin during production is an important factor in predicting the behavior of the plastic during processing and application. Thanks to newly developed tailored standards, it is now possible to carry out accurate and efficient production and quality control of polyolefins. 

Development of Tailored Standards 

How Much Additive Is in Polyolefin? 

Plastic food packaging must be acceptably priced for the industry and must guarantee effective protection of the food products. A market study has screened commercial packaging and identified potential cost savings. 

Potential Cost Savings for Plastic Food Packaging 

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RKW Sweden, Frankenthal, Germany, introduces films based on filled polyolefin (FPO) that offer several advantages over alternative materials for all kinds of flexible packaging applications, particularly in the food industry: A paper-like feel, effective barriers, outstanding printability, cost saving and environmental benefits. 

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The manufacturer of polyolefins is securing its raw materials base, expanding its existing plants further and investing in its infrastructure. Above and beyond this, the company is working up a storm on the recycling market. In Saudi-Arabia and North America, Borouge and Nova Chemicals are increasing their respective focus more on concrete applications and a stronger industry reference. 

Borealis Achieved Record Results due to Wide Profit Margins and Invests in Europe 

Loosen the Ropes 

For hard-soft combination with liquid silicone, polyolefins are a lower-cost alternative to engineering thermoplastics as carrier materials. To achieve a satisfactory bond between silicone and polyolefin, a multilayer film was trialed as an adhesion promoter. The material bond is produced directly during the injection molding cycle using an in-mold decoration film, so saving time and money. 

Polyolefins Modified for Use as Carrier Materials in Thermoplastic-Liquid Silicone Rubber Combination by In-Mold Decoration  

Verbundwerkstoffe / Werkstoffverbunde

Silikone

An Incompatible Pair Stick Together 

Up until now, recycling of waste streams based on mixed plastics has often proved to be unfeasible from a performance and overall cost-benefit perspective. DuPont brings a new solution to this important challenge, with its new series of Entira EP copolymers. These high performance compatibilizers, based on ethylene copolymers, are able to boost the performance of recycled polyolefins to a similar level as virgin resins. 

Recycling of Mixed Streams of Plastics  

Entira EP Compatibilizer 

Borealis AG, Vienna, Austria, and its joint venture Borouge introduce the heterophasic polypropylene (PP) copolymer Borealis Bormed BJ868MO. It has very good flow properties for the production of medical and diagnostic devices. This new and regulated solution is an important extension of the dedicated Borealis Bormed portfolio of polyethylene and polypropylene products. As part of the Bormed Concept service package encompassing Service, Commitment, and Conformance, Bormed BJ868MO reinforces the Borealis and Borouge commitment to healthcare industry customers. Validation of this newly-developed material solution was carried out in cooperation with Premix Oy, a leading manufacturer of electrically conductive and high frequency plastics. 

Polypropylene Copolymer Bormed BJ868MO 

Good Flowability for Medical Technology and Diagnostics 

Whether it was the motto presented by the trade fair’s committee or threatened prohibition proceedings: material producers are getting more involved with sustainability. While some are participating in campaigns and initiatives, others are investigating more closely the basis of their raw materials and their products. In view of the challenge to create a circular economy for plastics, all other topics take second place this year.

Raw Materials Producers See Signs of the Times, and Implement them in Different Ways

Weichmacher

Additive

PVC-weich (Compounds)

Andere Werkstoffe

Werkstoffe für additive Verfahren

Verarbeitungshilfsmittel, allgemein

Styrol-Copolymerisate

Kreislaufwirtschaft

About Drivers and the Driven

Wolfram Krenn is Executive Vice President Base Chemicals & Operations and member of the Borealis Executive Board.

Personen

kunststoffe.de

Change in the Borealis Executive Board

Current materials and material concepts are reflecting what the plastics processing industry needs: complete solutions for significantly lighter vehicles, better materials for extreme application conditions across all industry sectors, a wider product range, and more additively manufactured plastics. 

Advances and Developments in Thermoplastic Polymers at K 2016 

Verbände, Institutionen, Messen

Megatrends Drive Material Innovations 

With Koattro KT MR05 LyondellBasell has developed  a new plastomer with "self-healing" properties. The energy injected by the cutting instrument melts the amorph-soft surface and the two components can be joined together before the surface recrystallizes. 

Smart Polymer with "Self-Healing" Properties 

Koattro KT MR05 

Repsol will build two polymer materials plants at its Sines Industrial Complex, representing the largest industrial investment in Portugal in the last ten years.

The Spain company Repsol will build two polymer materials plants at its Portuguese Sines Industrial Complex, representing the largest industrial investment in Portugal in the last ten years, at EUR 657 million. The new materials produced are 100 % recyclable, like the rest of the company’s polyolefins, and can be used for highly specialized applications aligned with energy transition in the pharmaceutical, automotive and food industries. The facilities will be operational in 2025.

The project includes a linear polyethylene (PEL) plant and a polypropylene (PP) plant, each with a capacity of 300,000 t/a. As stated in a press release, the technologies applied in both plants, which guarantee maximum energy efficiency, are the first of their kind to be installed on the Iberian Peninsula. Located in a privileged location, the Sines Industrial Complex will also have new logistics facilities, incorporating the possibility of using rail transport. This will improve the connection with the European market and reduce the carbon footprint of product transportation.

The Portuguese government has considered this investment of National Interest and has granted tax incentives worth up to EUR 63 million. According to Josu Jon Imaz, Repsol’s CEO, “this investment demonstrates Repsol’s commitment to its industrial complex in Portugal. The company is supporting industrial development that enables the energy transition while creating wealth and quality employment.” During the construction phase, an average of 550 direct and indirect jobs are expected to be generated, with a peak of more than 1000 people. Once in operation, the net increase in personnel will be approximately 75 direct jobs and about 300 indirect jobs.

REPSOL Quimica S.A.  

Repsol will build a linear polyethylene plant and a polypropylene plant at its Sines Industrial Complex

2021-07-13 Repsol

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