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Azelis Americas CASE Appointed U.S. Distributor for Momentive Polyurethane Additives

Effective May 10, 2020, the agreement expands Azelis’ commercial relationship with Momentive.

March 13, 2020

Azelis Americas CASE, LLC recently announced that it has been appointed U.S. distributor by Momentive Performance Materials USA LLC for its polyurethane additives products.

Dow Technologies Help Retrofit Olympic Stadium for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

According to Dow, its technologies will help enable, protect, enhance, and maintain the integrity and performance of key infrastructure systems for the 72,400-sq-m Olympic Stadium.

March 12, 2020

Serving as the main venue for the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964, Tokyo’s newly inaugurated Olympic Stadium has been reimagined for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and constructed with multiple Dow technologies.

Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles Break Ground on New Facilities in Germany

The plants, which are due to be completed in 2021-2022, will produce raw materials for Nouryon’s biodegradable chelates.

March 10, 2020

Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles recently announced that they have broken ground on new facilities to be built at INEOS’ Köln site in Germany.

BASF to Showcase Solutions for the Packaging Life Cycle at interpack 2020

In terms of mechanical recycling solutions, BASF has reportedly developed adhesives for flexible packaging that facilitate the separation of multi-layer structures.

March 5, 2020

At interpack 2020, which will be held in Düsseldorf on May 7-13, personnel from BASF and BTC Europe, BASF’s European distribution organization, will present a range of plastics, dispersions for adhesives, and resins and additives for printing inks and barrier coatings.

TOLSA to Showcase Rheological Additives at 2020 American Coatings Show

TOLSA reports that it has built a strong foundation in the U.S. by producing additives for water- and solvent-based systems.

February 14, 2020

Madrin, Spain-based TOLSA recently announced that it will showcase its portfolio of rheological additives based on high-purity sepiolite technology at the 2020 American Coatings Show, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Indianapolis.

CVC THERMOSET SPECIALTIES: Epoxy Toughening Agent for Automotive Adhesives

HyPox RA875 reportedly enables improved peel strength at room temperature and temperatures down to -40°C, as well as enhanced adhesion to oily substrates when compared to core-shell rubber (CSR).

February 13, 2020

CVC Thermoset Specialties, an Emerald Performance Materials company, recently introduced HyPox RA875, a carboxyl-terminated acrylonitrile-butadiene (CTBN) epoxy adduct toughening agent.

Omya and Idwala Establish Calcium Carbonate Joint Venture in South Africa

Omya Idwala will offer a full range of local Idwala products and imported Omya products.

February 12, 2020

Omya International AG and Idwala Industrial Holdings Ltd. have formed Omya Idwala SA, a joint venture in South Africa that will reportedly have access to a high-quality and broad portfolio of calcium carbonate and specialty chemicals products.

Nouryon to Acquire J.M. Huber’s Carboxymethyl Cellulose Business

The business manufactures a complete line of carboxymethyl cellulose grades and serves customers in over 80 countries, generating sales of around €135 million (approximately $149.2 million).

February 7, 2020

Nouryon recently announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) business of J.M. Huber Corp.

From the Editor

Sourcing Solutions for Raw Materials and Chemicals

The goal of our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook is to help you source the materials you need to succeed.

Susan Sutton

February 6, 2020

Welcome to the annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook! Our goal with this handbook is to help you source the materials you need to succeed.