Victrex is a world leader in PEEK and PAEK Polymer solutions.  PEEK "polyetheretherketone" polymers, regarded as one of the world's highest performing polymers, support multiple key engineering requirements at the same time with excellent mechanical and wear properties, temperature and chemical resistance, and can meet regulatory standards.

ENGAGE™ 8200 POE is an ethylene-octene copolymer that has excellent flow characteristics and performs well in a wide range of general purpose thermoplastic elastomer applications.

Dioctyl terephthalate. Palatinol® DOTP is a plasticizer based upon 2-Ethylhexanol. It is compatible with both homopolymer and copolymer vinyl resins. 

Versatic™ Acid 10 can replace 2-ethylhexanoic acid for use in paints, polyurethane foams, PVC plastics and more.

More generally, it can be used as such, as an intermediate for organic derivatives, as a metallic salt and as an ammonium salt.

Since recently this year the product Araldite DY type from HUNTSMAN contains ' Oxirane, mono[(C12-14-alkyloxy)methyl] derivs. ' changed in his H class by having now H360F. Is there a more sustainable alternative that can reply this component to be used in a epoxy floor coating application?

Ionomr has developed an ion-conductive membrane with the broadest chemical and mechanical stability available. The membranes are made from hydrocarbon polymers without any PFCs added. The most widely-used membranes today are perfluorinated and these are non-recyclable and generates bio-accumulative toxic waste. The hydrocarbon-based materials include Pemion™, a high-performance proton-exchange membrane (PEM) product suitable for the next generation of PEM-based hydrogen fuel-cells on the market. 

Compostable alternative to Polyisobutylene. 

Ultramoll® IV HV is a high viscosity polymeric plasticiser for a large number of polymers, e.g. polyvinyl chloride (PVC), VC copolymers, acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR), polyurethane (PU) etc. 

Mesamoll® 51067 is a general purpose plasticizer, with good gelling behaviour and saponification resistance, which is compatible with many types of polymers including poly vinyl chloride and polyurethanes.

K-FLEX® 975P is a patented dibenzoate plasticizer and coalescent, designed for a broad range of compatibility with polar polymers.

Mesamoll® is a general purpose plasticizer, with good gelling behaviour and saponification resistance, which is compatible with many types of polymers including poly vinyl chloride and polyurethanes.

Mesamoll® II is a general purpose plasticizer, with good gelling behaviour and saponification resistance, which is compatible with many types of polymers including poly vinyl chloride and polyurethanes.

Nofia CO6000 is a poly(phosphonate-co-carbonate) and is part of a family of products that can be produced in a range of compositions from high to low phosphonate content. The copolymers have good impact resistance and glass transition temperatures while maintaining high melt flow and a high limiting oxygen index. 

Nofia® OL1001 and Nofia OL3001 Oligomers are low molecular weight, reactive flame retardant additives. The oligomers are phosphorus based additives with phenolic end groups suitable for flame retarding thermoset resins, such as unsaturated polyesters, epoxy, polyurethane and polyurea. They are transparent and highly soluble in polyols and in the typical solvents used in thermoset resin processing.

Nofia homopolymers have an exceptionally high limiting oxygen index of 65%, which makes it particularly well suited to be used as Flame Retardant additives. Nofia homopolymers are transparent, high flowing polymers with a glass transition temperature of about 90-105°C. The different grades have different molecular weights.

DBTL as organotin compound needs to be replaced by safer alternatives in a variety of applications.

POLYSORB® isosorbide is a non-toxic bio-based molecule made from sorbitol. Thanks to its particular rigid structure, POLYSORB® isosorbide enhances the properties of polymers, such as polycarbonate, polyester and polyurethane. When using POLYSORB® isosorbide the polymers become more resistant to temperature and have better mechanical and optical properties. Suitable for food contact packaging, heat resistant packaging and technical polymers.

Papira® by Stora Enso is a fully bio-based and biodegradable foam that is completely recyclable in any paper stream. It is a rigid yet flexible foam that provides high protection against shock and offers a plastic-free alternative to polymeric foams such polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane (PU). Papira is designed for optimal protection of fragile, sensitive and high-value consumer goods such as electronics as well as industrial appliances. It can be fabricated by using different foam cutting techniques and laminated to achieve different structures.

• NeoRez® R-3972 XP

NeoRez® R-3972 XP is a flexible, colloidal polyurethane dispersion where we substituted NMP while maintaining high performance for use in coatings and inks for flexible substrates.

Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint.

Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, 

Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based urethane equivalents. 

• NeoRez® R-3961

NeoRez® R-3961 is a hard and flexible polyurethane dispersion where we substituted NMP for use in a variety of applications and especially suitable for plastic substrates.

Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint.

Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, 

Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based acrylic equivalents. 

Global awareness of the potential dangers in consumer products is increasing. iCareTM Heavy Metal Free PET Fibers are available as filament yarns, polyester chips and staple fibers. iCareTM PET is compliant with the Toxic-Free Future Initiatives and has diverse applications. The  iCareTM products fulfill the requirements under REACH SVHC.

XYLOCOL-NT  is a Non-ionic biopolymer based on TamarindusIndica Seed Polysaccharide and can be used in Hair care & Skin care formulations. It is a sustainable EO/PO & Quaternrary ammoinum compound free product

Alve-One®, an innovative and sustainable chemical blowing agent for thermoplastics developed by Solvay in collaboration with the industry aiming at replacing azodicarbonamide (ADCA) and other hazardous blowing agents.

• REACH compliant (not a SVHC), safe for humans and environment throughout its entire life cycle;
• Promotes plastic foams recyclability;
• No odors nor VOCs generated;
• Weight reduction and insulation;
• Faster foam production cycles and formulations optimization;
• Safer working conditions and simpler logistics.

Pevalen™ Pro is a bio-attributed plasticizer ready to be dropped into existing formulations with Pevalen™. Based on the mass balance concept, it is a partly renewable pentaerythritol tetra valerate (PETV) designed to reduce the carbon footprint and supports sustainable sourcing of renewable raw material.

Pevalen™ Pro is third party certified according to the ISCC system which means we have both traceability back to the country of origin ensuring the biomass was sourced in a sustainable way as well as a certified mass balance and greenhouse gas (GHG) calculation.

Perstorp offers three grades of Pevalen™ Pro; Pro 8, Pro 24 and Pro 36, based on 8%, 24% and 36% renewable resources.

High-tech coatings for Gravure and Anilox

Roto Hybrid's Diamond like Carbon technology is an environmentally friendly alternative to both Chromium VI and Chromium III, traditionally used in RotoGravure and further specialist options are available that replace the Ceramic (chromium oxide) used for Anilox in Flexo.

Lineo™ by Stora Enso is a renewable, wood-based, non-toxic alternative to fossil-based materials. Lineo™ is made of lignin, a complex plant-derived polymer found in the cell walls of almost all dry-land plants. The refined kraft lignin is available as a stable free-flowing brown powder. Lineo™ can be used to replace oil-based phenolic materials in a range of applications, such as in resins for plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), paper lamination and insulation material.

After cellulose, lignin is the biggest renewable source of carbon anywhere. Lineo™ is ideal for companies looking for alternatives to petroleum-based products. It is a non-toxic raw material with a traceable origin and stable cost structure. It also contributes to resource efficiency since it fully utilitses wood from other production processes.

Pevalen™ is a true non-phthalate plasticizer with uncompromising performance. It is the perfect choice for sensitive applications, such as products in direct human contact, e.g. apparel and accessories, sports & leisure products, automotive interiors or other indoor applications such as floors or wall coverings in homes and public spaces. Perstorp has also obtained Food Contact Notification from the FDA in USA for the use of Pevalen™ as a plasticizer for use in repeated‐use food contact articles. 

Pevalen™ (chemical name pentaerythritol tetravalerate or PETV) has a unique performance not matched by any other plasticizer product with high plasticizing efficiency in combination with low migration and volatility. The unique combination of properties and its total-cost efficiency makes it a versatile and often superior plasticizer for both suspension and emulsion applications such as molded parts, films & sheets, coated fabrics - including artificial leather and other plastisol applications.

Biconex develops chromium(VI)-free and manganese-free pre-treatment processes for polymers, especially for the plating on plastics industry. We offer research and development services, plating for various polymers in our fully automated small scale plating facility and licenses of our environmentally friendly processes. Our preconditioning technology for ABS based polymers uses less bath stations than the state of the art with chromium(VI) and therefore fits in every existent production line. All chemicals can be processed in existing standard wastewater systems. Low temperatures and short processing times reduce energy costs and avoid any deformation of ABS parts during the process.

SCHUTZENCIDE-MT is Quaternary compound free, aldehyde free biocidal amine having broad spectrum efficacy against bacteria, viruses & fungal attack

Borealis has launched a viable, ADCA-free replacement solution with the good process stability essential to achieving consistent data cable quality at high line speeds. This physical foaming advanced insulation solution based on high density polyethylene; has been formulated to enable excellent foaming in the gas injection extrusion of cellular insulation, at high line speeds, and to achieve the best possible electric performance within a broad spectrum of frequencies.

To complement this Borealis also has developed ADCA-free chemical foaming solutions for multi-pair communication cables.

Through a proprietary process, Genecis creates a biodegradable polymer resin known as polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA).

Alternative antioxidant for use in PE plastics.

Ethanol to Bio PET and PE polymers. I'm greenTM Polyethylene is a plastic produced from sugarcane, a renewable raw material.

Chitosan based plastic. Shrilk: A degradable bioplastic derived from shrimp shells and silk protein.

PAPTIC® material is made of sustainable wood fibre, suitable for uses where plastic films have previously been the only alternative.

Bio-based plastic - PLA.

Made from wood and natural binders. The main components of Sulapac® are wood and plant-based binders. Sulapac Universal and Sulapac Premium are 100% bio-based materials.

A range of compounds, partially biobased, 100% biodegradable and 100 % compostable, designed for thin films applications. 

BIOPLAST 105 is a plasticizer-free, thermoplastic and transparent material that contains a high portion of biologically sourced raw materials. The biobased carbon share of the formulation achieves 67%.

BIOPLAST GF 106/02 is a plasticizer-free and GMO-free thermoplastic material that contains natural potato starch. It is suitable for processing by blown film extrusion to produce items that are completely biodegradable.

MINERV-PHA is a high-performance PHA biopolymer. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a linear polyester naturally occurring as a result of bacterial fermentation of sugar. This family can bring together more than 100 differing monomers to produce materials whose properties vary very greatly. Thermoplastic or elastomeric materials can be created with melting points ranging from 40 to more than 180°C.

PHA flexible film producer, which relies on fermentation of waste biomass. Full Cycle PHA is produced naturally by bacteria using mixed organic waste as raw material.

Envision Wrap Films are PVC free, Phthalate free and partly bio-based. 

Bioplastech uses biotechnology to produce biobased compostable polymers (PHAs) and monomers, such as lactic acid, which is used to make the compostable plastic PLA.

BiologiQ NuPlastiQ® GP 1000 BioPolymer. Modified starch additive for films and bags.

Biodegradable biomaterials for different uses

• Biodolomer F (PLA-free) -  biodegradable biomaterial
• Biodolomer I - biodegradable compound for injection molding
• Biodolomer T - Biomaterial for biodegradable and compostable film and sheet, made from renewable resources.

The Cuptronic CBM Process is a new and better adhesion promotion method to prepare plastic parts for metallization. It completely replaces chromic acid etching, making the process safe and environmentally friendly, while also allowing a broader choice of plastics.

MycoTEX® develops the worlds first 3D produced custom-made clothes made from compostable mushroom roots. Based on the biological life cycle we create garments that perfectly fit YOUR body, shape and style.

• PROMOCLEAN TP 188 was specially developed to clean and remove varnish, resist, lacquer and paintfrom all metals used in industry.