COCs are amorphous thermoplastics with high transparency, low birefringence and good heat stability, as well as chemical and moisture resistance. According to Hoechst, the new metallocene catalysts ...

“Xpure” 7001 is an amorphous polyester resin, while 701K is a pre-crystallised material. Both products have a melting point of approximately 224°C, around 30°C lower than a standard PET. Potential ...

Extreme cold and record-breaking snowfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast Jan. 21 and 22 have prompted shutdowns and weather emergencies for chemical producers in the region. Some plants shut down in ...

Applied Chemistry, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Kemigården 4, SE-412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden FibRe − Centre for Lignocellulose-based Thermoplastics, Department ...

Washington — A key Senate Democrat on plastics issues pressed President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency to focus on the health impacts of microplastics ...