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The global plastic recycling market is booming!
The global plastic recycling market is booming! Valued at over 50 billio nin 2024, it′ s projected to surpass 110 billion by 2033. With increasing awareness, countries worldwide are implementing robust policies. The EU leads the charge with its Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), se...Read more -
Recent Decline in Ocean Freight Rates
Recent Decline in Ocean Freight Rates: Key Factors and Market Dynamics A new report from AlixPartners highlights that most shipping companies on the eastbound Trans-Pacific route have maintained spot rates from January 2025, indicating eroded pricing power as the industry enters one of its histor...Read more -
ECHA adds five hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List of SVHC and updates one entry
ECHA adds five hazardous chemicals to the Candidate List and updates one entry ECHA/NR/25/02 The Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC) now contains 247 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemi...Read more -
Revolutionizing Fire Safety in Rail Transit with Advanced Flame Retardant Fabrics
Revolutionizing Fire Safety in Rail Transit with Advanced Flame Retardant Fabrics As rail transit systems continue to expand rapidly, ensuring passenger safety and comfort has become a paramount concern in design considerations. Among the critical components, seating materials play a vital role, ...Read more -
The growing trend of green flame retardants Eco-friendly HFFR
According to the CNCIC data, in 2023 the global flame retardants market reached a consumption volume of approximately 2.505 million tons, with a market size exceeding 7.7billion. Western Europe accounted for around 537,000 tons of consumption, valued at 1.35 billion dollars. Aluminum hydroxide fl...Read more -
Sichuan’s Lithium Discovery: A New Milestone in Asia’s Energy Sector 1.12 million tons.
Sichuan Province, known for its rich mineral resources, has recently made headlines with the discovery of the largest lithium deposit in Asia. The Dangba Lithium Mine, located in Sichuan, has been confirmed as the largest granitic pegmatite-type lithium deposit in the region, with lithium oxide r...Read more -
Global and China Flame Retardant Market Status and Future Development Trends in 2025
Global and China Flame Retardant Market Status and Future Development Trends in 2025 Flame retardants are chemical additives that inhibit or delay the combustion of materials, widely used in plastics, rubber, textiles, coatings, and other fields. With increasing global demands for fire safety and...Read more -
Analysis of the Advantages of Ammonium Polyphosphate (APP) as a Primary Phosphorus-Nitrogen Flame Retardant
Analysis of the Advantages of Ammonium Polyphosphate (APP) as a Primary Phosphorus-Nitrogen Flame Retardant Introduction Ammonium polyphosphate (APP) is one of the most widely used phosphorus-nitrogen (P-N) flame retardants due to its excellent flame-retardant properties and environmental compati...Read more -
The United States announced a 10% tariff increase on Chinese goods.
On February 1, US President Trump signed an executive order to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on all goods imported from China based on the existing tariffs starting from Feb.4, 2025. This new regulation is a challenge to China’s foreign trade ...Read more -
The Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) has been updated on January 21st, 2025
The Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) has been updated on January 21st, 2025 with the addition of 5 substances: https://echa.europa.eu/-/echa-adds-five-hazardous-chemicals-to-the-candidate-list-and-updates-one-entry and now contains 247 entries for chemicals that can har...Read more -
The Importance of TGA of Ammonium Polyphosphate
Ammonium polyphosphate (APP) is a widely used flame retardant and fertilizer, known for its effectiveness in enhancing fire resistance in various materials. One of the critical analytical techniques employed to understand the thermal properties of APP is Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). TGA meas...Read more -
How to Increase Fire Resistance of Plastic?
The increasing use of plastics in various industries has raised concerns about their flammability and the potential hazards associated with fire. As a result, enhancing the fire resistance of plastic materials has become a critical area of research and development. This article explores several m...Read more
