Polystyrene

2020 Market Study on Technological Advancements Enabling Plastics Recycling - Solvent-based Technology Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Organic polymers, Commodity chemicals, Thermoplastics, Water conservation, Energy conversion, Recycling, Catalysis, Eastman Chemical Company, Polystyrene, Hydrogenolysis

4.16 Catalytic Hydrogenolysis Process For Recycling Of Consumer Packaging Waste by Iowa State University, USA

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  • 4.16 Catalytic Hydrogenolysis Process For Recycling Of Consumer Packaging Waste by Iowa State University, USA
    4.17 Microwave Assisted Catalytic Process Can Deliver High Performance Polymers by University of Cambridge, UK
    4.20 Carbon Renewal Technology Can Revolutionize Recycling at Molecular Level - Eastman Chemical Company, USA
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Styrenics Circular Solutions shows with further challenge test success that polystyrene can be mechanically recycled for food contact

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Organic polymers, Materials, Chemistry, Commodity chemicals, Thermoplastics, Packaging materials, Plastics, Polymers, Polystyrene, Recycling, Tray, Polyethylene terephthalate

BRUSSELS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), the value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenic polymers, has again successfully demonstrated that polystyrene is excellently mechanically recyclable to food contact standards.

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  • BRUSSELS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), the value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenic polymers, has again successfully demonstrated that polystyrene is excellently mechanically recyclable to food contact standards.
  • These results will drive the application for an opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on the use of recycled polystyrene (rPS) as food contact material.
  • The challenge test revealed the outstanding cleaning efficiency of the technology used, leading to first-rate purity levels of the rPS.
  • The NGR trials confirm that polystyrene is the best recyclable polymer for dairy food contact applications and meat and fish trays.

Styrenics Circular Solutions shows with further challenge test success that polystyrene can be mechanically recycled for food contact

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Organic polymers, Materials, Chemistry, Commodity chemicals, Thermoplastics, Packaging materials, Plastics, Polymers, Polystyrene, Recycling, Tray, Polyethylene terephthalate

BRUSSELS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), the value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenic polymers, has again successfully demonstrated that polystyrene is excellently mechanically recyclable to food contact standards.

Key Points: 
  • BRUSSELS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), the value chain initiative to increase the circularity of styrenic polymers, has again successfully demonstrated that polystyrene is excellently mechanically recyclable to food contact standards.
  • These results will drive the application for an opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on the use of recycled polystyrene (rPS) as food contact material.
  • The challenge test revealed the outstanding cleaning efficiency of the technology used, leading to first-rate purity levels of the rPS.
  • The NGR trials confirm that polystyrene is the best recyclable polymer for dairy food contact applications and meat and fish trays.

Worldwide Industry for Expandable Polystyrene to 2027 - by Type, Process, Material, Product Type, Application, End-user and Geography

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Organic polymers, Organic compounds, Commodity chemicals, Packaging materials, Thermoplastics, Polymers, Building insulation materials, Polystyrene, Polypropylene

DUBLIN, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • According to this report, the Global Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) market accounted for $8,528.32 kilotons in 2019 and is expected to reach $14,327.77 kilotons by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period.
  • Extended Polystyrene (EPS) is the nonexclusive business name utilized for white unbending material produced using the extended polystyrene dots.
  • Covers Market data for the years 2018, 2019 2020, 2024, and 2027
    Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments

Global Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) Market Outlook to 2027 - Players Include Plasti-Fab, Atlas EPS and BASF Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Organic compounds, Commodity chemicals, Packaging materials, Thermoplastics, Polymers, Building insulation materials, Organic polymers, Polystyrene, Polypropylene

The "Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • According to this report, the Global Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) market accounted for $8,528.32 kilotons in 2019 and is expected to reach $14,327.77 kilotons by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period.
  • Increasing constructions and packaging industries in developing countries are the major factors propelling market growth.
  • Extended Polystyrene (EPS) is the nonexclusive business name utilized for white unbending material produced using the extended polystyrene dots.

Epsilyte Moving Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) Prices up to Keep Pace With Escalating Operating Costs and Investment Needs

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Other Energy, Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Energy, Other Manufacturing, Building insulation materials, Packaging materials, Organic polymers, Insulators, Polystyrene, Thermoplastics, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Chemical substances

Epsilyte, a leading North American producer of Expandable Polystyrene (EPS), will increase the price of all grades of EPS by $0.05/lb., effective March 1, 2021 or as contracts permit.

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  • Epsilyte, a leading North American producer of Expandable Polystyrene (EPS), will increase the price of all grades of EPS by $0.05/lb., effective March 1, 2021 or as contracts permit.
  • This adjustment is necessary to continue investments in sustainability like ADEPT Biodegradable EPS and to keep pace with escalating operating costs.
  • Epsilyte is one of North Americas leading producers of expandable polystyrene resin.
  • We are a company of scale focused on solving customer needs for efficient, high-R value EPS.

AmSty Announces Polystyrene Price Increase Effective February 1, 2021

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Organic compounds, Commodity chemicals, Chemistry, Polymer chemistry, Organic polymers, Thermoplastics, Insulators, Polystyrene, Styrene

AmSty announces an increase in the transaction price of all grades of polystyrene produced by the Company of $0.03/lb., effective February 1, 2021.

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  • AmSty announces an increase in the transaction price of all grades of polystyrene produced by the Company of $0.03/lb., effective February 1, 2021.
  • This price supersedes all other previously announced price changes.
  • AmSty is a leading integrated producer of polystyrene and styrene monomer, offering solutions and services to customers in a variety of global markets.
  • AmSty is a member of the American Chemistry Council and its Responsible Care initiative, and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.

C-Bond Ballistic-Resistant System in Initial Trial with Leading Provider of Custom Structures for a Top Mass Retailer

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Packaging materials, Matter, Materials, Goods economics), Windows, BRS, Glass, Polystyrene, Chemical bond, Bond

HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C-Bond Systems (the Company or C-Bond) (OTC: CBNT), a nanotechnology solutions company, today announced that its C-Bond BRS (ballistic-resistant system) is in an initial trial with a leading provider of custom structures, which are supplied to a top mass retailer.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C-Bond Systems (the Company or C-Bond) (OTC: CBNT), a nanotechnology solutions company, today announced that its C-Bond BRS (ballistic-resistant system) is in an initial trial with a leading provider of custom structures, which are supplied to a top mass retailer.
  • C-Bond BRS is a ballistic-resistant film system that consists of the patented C-Bond glass strengthening technology and security film.
  • The C-Bond technology chemically bonds to the defects randomly distributed on the glass surface thereby increasing impact resistance and preventing breakage.
  • Contact: Allison Tomek C-Bond Systems 6035 South Loop East Houston, TX 77033 [email protected] Brokers and Analysts: Chesapeake Group 410-825-3930 [email protected]

Styrofoam™ Brand XPS Insulation Introduces a Reduced GWP Formulation for Greater Sustainability

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Insulators, Heat transfer, Building insulation materials, Thermodynamics, Transport phenomena, Building materials, Organic polymers, Thermal protection, Styrofoam, Polystyrene, XPS, Thermal insulation

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) launched its reduced global warming potential (GWP) solution for Styrofoam Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation on January 1, 2021.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) launched its reduced global warming potential (GWP) solution for Styrofoam Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation on January 1, 2021.
  • As Canada continues the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) blowing agents, DuPont is ready with a reduced GWP formulation in a new, design friendly grey color that maintains the same industry-leading performance of the familiar blue insulation material.
  • "That is why we relied on our decades of scientific expertise and innovation in this rigid foam insulation product category.
  • This new Styrofoam Brand XPS Insulation aligns with and enables progress toward DuPont's 2030 Sustainability Goals, which include a commitment to reduce GHG emissions by 30 percent on a path to carbon neutrality by 2050.

Foam Plastics Market to Garner $123.7 Billion, Globally, By 2027 at 3.3% CAGR, Says Allied Market Research

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Insulators, Thermodynamics, Transport phenomena, Materials, Heat transfer, Thermal protection, Building materials, Polyurethane, Polystyrene, Plastic, Thermal insulation, Foam

Rise in demand for polyurethane foam in building insulation for energy conservation, consumption of polystyrene foam in construction, and comfort provided by polyurethane foam drive the growth of the global foam plastics market.

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  • Rise in demand for polyurethane foam in building insulation for energy conservation, consumption of polystyrene foam in construction, and comfort provided by polyurethane foam drive the growth of the global foam plastics market.
  • However, stringent environmental regulations regarding use of flexible polyurethane foam hamper the growth of the market.
  • By type, the polyurethane segment held the lion's share in 2019, accounting for more than one-fourth of the global foam plastics market.
  • However, the global foam plastics market across Asia-Pacific held the largest share in 2019, accounting for nearly half of the total revenue of the market.