• Biomass Synthetic Rubber Developed by Bridgestone, Ajinomoto

    03:21 PM @ 04/06/2012
    Bridgestone Corp. has announced that, together with Ajinomoto Co. Inc.,
    it has developed polymerized high-cis polyisoprene (IR), a synthetic
    rubber produced using bio-based isoprene, a substance produced from
    biomass raw materials using fermentation technology.
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  • Gold Gains First Time in Four Days as Central Banks Buy

      25/05/2012
    Gold futures advanced for the first
    time this week in New York as central banks increased their
    holdings.
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  • New liquid vehicle technology to eliminate many problems in extrusion blow molding of polyolefins

      24/05/2012
    New liquid vehicle technology (LVT) developed by Clariant Masterbatches
    appears to eliminate many of the problems that have prevented wider use
    of liquid color and additive concentrates in extrusion blow molding of
    polyolefins (high- and low-density polyethylene and polypropylene).
    Initial testing in monolayer containers shows that these highly
    compatible systems allow for higher pigment loadings and lower usage
    rates, while practically eliminating past challenges related to screw
    slippage. Improved resin compatibility results in stronger weld lines in
    the finished container as evidenced by scores in standard burst and
    compression-loading tests.
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  • New liquid vehicle technology to eliminate many problems in extrusion blow molding of polyolefins

      24/05/2012
    New liquid vehicle technology (LVT) developed by Clariant Masterbatches
    appears to eliminate many of the problems that have prevented wider use
    of liquid color and additive concentrates in extrusion blow molding of
    polyolefins (high- and low-density polyethylene and polypropylene).
    Initial testing in monolayer containers shows that these highly
    compatible systems allow for higher pigment loadings and lower usage
    rates, while practically eliminating past challenges related to screw
    slippage. Improved resin compatibility results in stronger weld lines in
    the finished container as evidenced by scores in standard burst and
    compression-loading tests.
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  • Global fertilizer outlook 2012

      24/05/2012
    After a strong recovery of N and P fertilizer consumption in 2009/10,
    global fertilizer demand is estimated to have increased by another 6.2%
    in 2010/11 to 173.0 million metric tonnes (Mt).
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