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Eastman today announced that its Kingsport, Tennessee, site has achieved ISO 59014 certification through SCS Global Services. The certification includes Eastman’s material-to-material methanolysis recycling technology at the Kingsport facility. Eastman’s recycling technology processes a variety of hard-to-recycle wastes, including curbside collected #plasticpackaging , that would otherwise be landfilled or incinerated and convert it back into molecular building blocks that can be used to make new materials with virgin-quality performance. This material-to-material approach supports a more circular economy by keeping valuable materials in use longer and complements mechanical recycling by expanding the types of materials that can be recycled. Key Takeaways: Eastman’s Kingsport, TN facility has achieved ISO 59014 certification, valid through March 1, 2029, with annual surveillance audits to ensure traceability.   The certificate covers Eastman’s material-to-material #methanolysi...

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share #ProductFocus : Do you know the difference between LSZH and LSF materials? It's an important distinction that can have a huge impact in the event of fire. Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) materials are tested to IEC 61034-1/2 and IEC 60754-1/2 as emitting no halogen gases when burned and having a minimum 60% light transmittance through any smoke generated. Compare that to a Low Smoke & Fume (LSF) cable which may have reduced levels of smoke emitted and may have reduced halogens but is not measured to any specific standard - it's just simply reduced from the standard compound material, which is often PVC. Still not sure of the difference? The halogen referred to is Chlorine, which when emitted as HCl and mixed with water in the atmosphere or from fire suppression systems becomes hydrochloric acid. Then add thick, light-obscuring toxic smoke and you can see how evacuating a building or protecting life and sensitive equipment can be challenging. https...

Gurit is proud to announce that their Corecell S structural foam core is the first non-syntactic foam to obtain DNV Certification for Underwater Technology The certification covers the following standards: DNV Class Programme DNV-CP-0084 – Type Approval – Sandwich Core Materials DNV Rules for Classification – Underwater Technology, Pt. 2, Sec. 5: Materials and Welding for UWT Systems Achieving DNV certification highlights the material’s exceptional performance, reliability and suitability for demanding subsea and offshore environments. #CorecellS is a high-performance foam, delivering exceptional hydrostatic crush strength, minimal buoyancy loss and long-term reliability at depth. With an ultra-fine cell structure, high water resistance, and outstanding chemical and thermal stability, it can withstand the harshest marine environments making it the ideal choice for components such as subsea buoyancy or storage units, diving bells, ROVs and impact protection structures. Corecell S is co...

OCSiAl has completed the development of a new portfolio of TUBALL™ single wall carbon nanotube products designed to address the evolving requirements of next-generation batteries. Beyond EV and 3C applications, the rapid growth of energy storage systems (ESS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and battery backup units (BBU) is driving demand for batteries with ultrafast response, high power density, and exceptional reliability—where milliseconds matter and performance is defined by advanced cell design and electrochemical engineering. #TUBALL™ single wall carbon nanotubes have established a reputation as a key enabler across a wide range of chemistries in the #batterymarket , driven by their high G/D ratio and consistent batch-to-batch quality over more than a decade of industrial production. As the industry leader, #OCSiAl has taken this forward by introducing a new portfolio of products designed to address emerging battery performance demands: Anodes  Advanced dispersions w...

The digital era has a painful side #wristinjuries and other musculoskeletal problems can result from heavy use of computers and devices, often caused by repetitive movements, awkward wrist positions, and poor ergonomics, especially with continuous use without breaks. Wrist orthoses, custom-fitted braces or splints that support bones, tendons, nerves, joints, ligaments, and soft tissues, can provide relief and speed up healing by guiding wrist movement, restoring function, and reducing the risk of further injury.  The biomedical industry increasingly uses flexible, versatile thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) to provide a softer interface and adjustable stiffness, reducing the discomfort caused by rigid materials traditionally used in wrist-hand orthoses.  #KRAIBURGTPE , a global manufacturer of #thermoplasticelastomers and customized material solutions for diverse industries, offers #THERMOLAST®H compounds that meet orthotic standards, offering durability, flexibility, and mol...