Press Releases

SÃO PAULO – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions, today announced at Feiplastic 2013 (booth D68) the installation of new state-of-the-art TPE production capabilities in South America. View more and related images

SÃO PAULO – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, is showcasing its broad portfolio and newest innovations at Feiplastic 2013 (booth D68) this week. Featured are a variety of high-performance solutions that can help customers to innovate, win new business, and improve operating efficiencies. View more and related images

GUANGZHOU, China – This week at the Chinaplas 2013, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions, is featuring a specialized TPE for automotive heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) seal and flap applications. This material helps automakers improve the in-service performance of the HVAC system while reducing system costs associated with assembly and materials preparation. View more and related images

GUANGZHOU, China – At Chinaplas 2013, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, is showcasing a host of innovative polymer services and solutions to help customers reach new markets, achieve sustainability goals and improve profitability. Chinaplas is Asia’s largest plastics industry trade show, and is regarded as one of the most influential plastics exhibitions in the world. Held annually, this event has helped to accelerate the growth of plastics-intensive markets in Asia for the past 30 years. View more and related images

GUANGZHOU, China – ColorMatrix, a subsidiary of PolyOne Corporation and a global leader in liquid color and additives for plastics, today launched Amosorb™ Plus, a high-performance oxygen scavenging solution for PET packaging. Amosorb™ Plus offers enhanced container clarity to help customers achieve aesthetic and recyclability goals. View more and related images

GUANGZHOU, China – This week at Chinaplas 2013, PolyOne announces the results of a study in which Geon™ HC 8200 series rigid molding materials demonstrated superior chemical resistance to harsh disinfectants as compared with common medical device housing materials such as ABS, PC/ABS, PC/PBT and PC/PET. View more and related images

GUANGZHOU, China – At Chinaplas 2013 this week, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), apremier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced a successful global collaboration with Xindao (Rijswijk, The Netherlands) and its design studio XD Design (Shanghai, China) to increase the content of renewable resources within the new XD Design Sunshine Solar Charger. Working together at the early stages of the design phase, PolyOne, Xindao and XD Design developed all of the molded plastic casing components for this charger from reSound™ biopolymer, which Xindao estimates will reduce the CO2 footprint for this product by as much as 35 percent compared to alternatives. View more and related images

GUANGZHOU, China – At Chinaplas 2013 next week, PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), apremier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, will unveilInVisiO℠ Color and Design Services, a first-of-its-kind offering that supports color and product development from concept to reality. Tailored to private labels and brand owners, InVisiO℠ helps brand managers and designers evaluate color and design alternatives to accelerate and streamline the entire product development process, strengthen brand equity and build marketplace excitement. View more and related images

Edison, N.J. – Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, introduced here today at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day 2013 (booth #911) new Dow Corning® PH-1560 Glossy Fluid. This advanced silicone fluid combines a high refractive index and high viscosity for lip gloss and lipstick, enabling formulators to meet the three top worldwide consumer demands for performance-rich lip color cosmetics. These include high shine, a plumped appearance and long-lasting durability. Further, unlike traditional materials such as polyisobutene (PIB), which can be tacky and heavy, the new Dow Corning fluid provides an exceptionally pleasant sensory experience in premium lip products. View more and related images

Edison, N.J. – Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, introduced here today at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day 2013 (Booth #911), Dow Corning® ES-5300 Formulation Aid, a new benefits-rich water-in-oil silicone emulsifier. Developed to give formulators greater flexibility and choice, the new Dow Corning technology delivers next-generation aesthetics and performance for liquid and cream foundation and sunscreen while maintaining the high stability needed to avoid ingredient separation. View more and related images