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HOUSTON, TEXAS, - SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced that four of the company’s thermo-optical resins have been added in the materials database of the Zemax OpticStudio®, the industry-standard in software for designing optical systems. These high-performance materials – including two grades of high-temperature LEXAN™ CXT polycarbonate (PC) copolymer, an ULTEM™ polyetherimide (PEI) resin and an EXTEM™ polyimide resin – are among the first resins to be added to OpticStudio®, giving designers of optical sensors and lenses new and innovative material choices beyond glass and epoxy resins. The SABIC’s thermoplastics are designed to offer major advantages over these traditional materials like faster processing speeds and the possibility for freeform optics. View more and related images

As part of its strategy to foster the additional growth of its Specialties business, and to provide outstanding service to its customers, SABIC has named Amco Polymers, LLC as a third distribution partner in North America, providing SABIC customers with specialty engineering thermoplastics and related services in the United States, Canada and Mexico. View more and related images

Solvay announced that Scinor Beijing Membrane Technology chose Solef® PVDF to optimize its TIPS membrane technology. TIPS – for Thermally Infused Phase Separation – has applications in reverse osmosis pretreatment as well as industrial and drinking water applications. The excellent chemical resistance of Solef® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) was one key factor in Scinor’s decision, as well as Solvay’s exacting suspension polymerization process for the material, which makes it possible to produce homogenous, linear fibers that are ideal for TIPS and similar ultrafiltration processes. View more and related images

DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers, a global business unit of DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, will present at the AMI Plastic Pouches 2019 conference its advanced, silicone-based technologies that enhance polyolefin film packaging. On April 2, at 3:20pm Central European Time (CET), Patrick Prêle, research & development engineer and technical support engineer for silicone masterbatches, will give a technical presentation, titled “The Benefits New Silicone-based Masterbatches Bring to Polyolefin Film Used in Packaging Applications.” The company will also host a display in the exhibition area at Table #11. View more and related images

Dow Performance Silicones, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, will deliver a presentation at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona about conductive materials for advanced technologies in communications, transportation, and consumer devices. As the long-established leader in thermally conductive silicones, Dow is now applying its deep expertise to develop advanced silicone solutions that combine electrical conductivity with protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) – a growing challenge for engineers. The presentation, titled “Conductive Materials: The Next Chapter of an Innovation Powerhouse,” will be given by Dorab Bhagwagar, senior product development specialist, and Rogier Reinders, global marketing director, on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CET in NEXTech Theatre F, Hall 8.0. View more and related images

ow, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, today unveiled DOWSIL™ EI-2888 Primerless Silicone Encapsulant, an optically-clear silicone for professional LED lighting that cures at room temperature. This advanced silicone technology provides superb optical performance without compromise and offers unique rheological properties for use with light fixtures in a variety of shapes and forms. Designed for explosion proof and high ingress protection rated luminaries, DOWSIL™ EI-2888 Primerless Silicone Encapsulant is also cost-effective to buy and use as its patented composition does not contain platinum– unlike other silicone solutions currently available on the market. View more and related images

SABIC will highlight the progress of its Digital Composites Manufacturing line, a breakthrough in automated digital systems for rapid, large-scale laminate manufacturing, via a 360-degree virtual reality experience at JEC World 2019 (Hall 6, stand P12). View more and related images

At Foam Expo North America 2019, Milliken & Co. will again be demonstrating why it is one of the world’s leading suppliers of additives for polyurethane (PU) foam. At booth #1810 Milliken will display its broad portfolio of products for the polyurethane industry, including its Reactint® and DispersiTech™ colorants and its Milliguard® additives. View more and related images

Solvay's Radel® PPSU resin helped Legacy Medical Solutions optimize a large-format sterilization tray for surgical instruments. Radel® polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resin’s strength-to-weight ratio and ability to withstand high pH cleaners during repeated sterilization cycles and high-temperature autoclaves were key factors in Legacy Medical Solutions’ decision to utilize the material to improve the design, manufacture and use of the tray. Solvay is featuring these innovative trays at its booth (#2414) at MD&M West 2019 in Anaheim, Calif. View more and related images