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| Issue date:29/07/2010 |
| Source:China Plastic & Rubber Journal |
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| Millad NX8000 in storage containers |
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At K2010, the world's No.1 plastics and rubber industry trade fair, Milliken, a privately-held, technology-based company serving textile, chemical, and floor covering market, will showcase pioneering possibilities in optical enhancement and processing improvements for packaging, automotive and technical applications, with the added bonus of energy reduction, less material consumption, and more cost-effective production.
K2010 will be staged in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 27 to November 3.
Latest developments to be featured at K2010 are spearheaded by Millad clarifying agents that yield aesthetic properties never seen before in polypropylene (PP). These are complemented by ClearTint polymeric colorants that put bright colors into plastics without compromising clarity or processability.
Also in the line-up are important new developments to Milliken's range of Hyperform nucleating agents. These deliver major improvements in performance and processability, not only in polypropylene but increasingly in polyethylene (PE). New Hyperform reinforcing additives that are destined to replace mineral fillers in many applications will also be featured.
Millad NX8000 clarifying agent– it's not just about optics, it’s about energy too. At K2010, Milliken will highlight the considerable energy savings and exceptional clarity made possible by the addition of Millad NX8000 to PP. Numerous trials carried out by Milliken since the product’s launch at K 2007 are proving that the additive not only delivers best-yet clarity for PP but can regularly yield cycle time reductions (and thus increase productivity) of as much as 15%.
With Millad NX8000, an injection molder normally processing polypropylene at 240-260°C can drop machine settings down to around 200°C. This ability to process at lower temperatures can cut energy consumption by 15-20% thereby improving bottom line savings to fabricators.
During the show, Milliken will reinforce how no other additive puts clarity and gloss levels on a par with other "glass clear" polymers and even glass by presenting a wide range of clear PP packaging and durable storage applications containing Millad NX8000.
K2010 visitors will be among the first to experience a new version of the additive aimed specifically at extrusion-blow molding, Millad NX8500E. Set for launch in 2010, this innovative material will allow processors to optimize surface properties as well as bulk haze. Bottles produced with Millad NX8500E will exhibit excellent gloss and transparency, making them suitable for use in many applications.
"Milliken's additives are constantly bringing new standards in performance, aesthetics and processing to polyolefins, and we are delighted to be able to support these enhancements with sustainability benefits that are so vital to the success of our customers across their broad range of market segments," comments Brian Burkhart, Global Market Manager, Polypropylene Clarifiers. "We are looking forward to discussing with K2010 visitors how our broad portfolio can add that extra element of innovation to their business."
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