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ANAHEIM, Calif. – February 6, 2018 – Dow Medical Solutions, a business unit of the DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, launched today to the U.S. healthcare market two new Dow Corning® QP1-33X0 Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) grades and new Dow Corning® QP1-5040 Self-Adhesive LSR grade. Each is a low-temperature cure (LTC) technology. These new additions to the company’s portfolio of LSR solutions support a broader range of rigid plastic substrates in overmolding applications and can enhance patients’ experiences, while delivering manufacturing and cost advantages. Dow Medical Solutions unveiled the new materials here at MD&M West 2018, in booth #2021, Hall D. “Population aging is driving the need for greater affordability, usability and comfort in medical devices, and our innovative LSRs can make an important contribution to a wide range of applications,” said Marie Crane, medical materials market leader for Dow Medical So... View more and related images

Solvay, a leading global supplier of high-performance polymers, announced today that Advanced Sensor Technologies Inc. (ASTi) selected Ryton® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) to mold protective housings for two industrial-grade sensors. The sensors, designed to evaluate either pH or oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) in industrial processes, are encased in housings molded from Ryton® R-4-230BL, an advanced 40-percent fiberglass-reinforced PPS compound that combines improved processability, excellent rigidity and strong resistance to chemicals even at high temperatures. View more and related images

• Planned expansion of footprint in Singapore will localize ULTEM™ resin production for customers in Asia, increasing global production by 50%. • Capacity expansion in Asia positions SABIC as the only petrochemical company to produce high heat ULTEM™ resin in the Americas, Europe and Asia. • Recommissioning of NORYL™ resin manufacturing operations in Bergen op Zoom expected to increase global production more than 40%. In response to customer needs, SABIC has announced projects in Asia and the Netherlands designed to increase global capacity for two of its high-performance engineering thermoplastic materials, ULTEM™ and NORYL™ resins. To increase capacity for ULTEM™ resins, a polyetherimide material, SABIC plans to expand its existing footprint in Singapore where it currently has compounding operations, pending final government clearance. The planned new production facility in Singapore is expected to go online in... View more and related images

On January 25, 2018, SABIC, a world leader in chemicals, has agreed to acquire approximately 83 million shares in Clariant AG, a global specialty chemicals company, from 40 North and Corvex Management. The acquisition of this approximately 24.9% stake in Clariant AG will make SABIC the largest Clariant AG shareholder and represents another key milestone in SABIC’s growth and diversification strategy to become the preferred world leader in chemicals. Yousef Al-Benyan, SABIC’s Vice Chairman and CEO, said, “This acquisition is part of SABIC’s long-term growth strategy to remain committed to product differentiation and creating value for its customers. Clariant AG is complementary to SABIC’s existing specialties business and is well in line with SABIC’s strategy of opening up new growth opportunities in specialty chemicals.” SABIC currently has no plans to launch or otherwise effect a full takeover of Clariant AG. S... View more and related images

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Dow Medical Solutions, a business unit of the DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, will debut at MD&M West 2018 (Hall D, Booth #2021), two new liquid silicone rubber (LSR) technologies to support a broader range of rigid plastic substrates for overmolding applications. These new elastomeric products give designers and manufacturers greater options for creating differentiated devices with improved safety and durability. View more and related images

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has unveiled a new line of high-clarity, high-heat, injection moldable polycarbonate copolymer resins. LEXAN™ CXT resins can offer a unique balance of high temperature resistance, high flow and excellent color stability under extreme molding conditions, together with a high refractive index. View more and related images

Milliken & Company, a leading supplier of performance colorants and additives, will exhibit at the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) CSS 2017 & Seed Expo, December 4-7 in Chicago. The company will be showcasing in booth 208 its Treating Solutions™ portfolio of seed colorants, seed enhancement polymers and formulated colored polymers. These technologies address top industry challenges including protecting seed vitality, reducing dust-off and improving flowability. The company will also emphasize its customized treatment packages to meet customers’ needs for brand identity and differentiation, as well as address specialized requirements for various types of seeds and niche applications. Through its recent acquisition of Keystone Aniline Corporation, a global leader in dyes, pigments, pigment dispersions and polymers, Milliken is ideally positioned to deliver innovative, targeted solutions for seed treating applications. View more and related images

To help the industry further enhance the appeal of clear plastic packaging with higher performance, stronger protection and improved appearance, Milliken & Company offers a trio of solutions designed for popular plastics. These value-added products include Milliken’s NX™ UltraClear polypropylene (PP), an industry-leading material that withstands elevated temperatures, making it well suited for hot filling and microwaving; ClearShield® 390B UV absorber for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers that protects UV-sensitive contents from damage; and ClearTint® colorants for the manufacture of bright, clean and highly transparent colors in PP.These advanced materials, suitable for thermoformed, injection molded View more and related images

Jana Care, a medical technology company based in Boston, Mass., has selected China Array Plastics, an engineering and injection molding company specializing in high-performance polymers with offices here and in Wuhan, China, to prototype and manufacture its new Aina Mobile Blood Monitoring System. View more and related images