Trinseo announces commercial-scale production of recycled PS via dissolution
By Mary Page Bailey |
May 10, 2021
Trinseo (Berwyn, Pa.) recently commercialized its recycled polystyrene (PS) from dissolution technology and is offering a new material using this process STYRON CO
2RE 687DI30. This is the first of a series of recycled PS products that Trinseo intends to launch under the STYRON CO
2RE brand in the coming years.
With this material / recycling method, post-consumer recycled (PCR) material is dissolved in a solvent followed by a series of purification steps to separate the polymer from additives and contaminants. The material is fed into a polymerization reactor train and the result is a PS polymer with 30 percent PCR content for use in applications including consumer electronics, packaging, and food contact applications if a functional barrier is present to ensure compliance.
Trinseo and ETB to collaborate on development of bio-based 1,3 butadiene
By Mary Page Bailey |
April 29, 2021
Trinseo (Berwyn, Pa.) and ETB Global B.V. (ETB) have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on the development of purified bio-based 1,3-butadiene. This will see the two companies combine their respective technology and process expertise to accelerate the development of viable, renewably sourced material solutions.
Under the partnership, the companies will jointly explore opportunities to scale up ETB’s unique single-stage process to produce bio-based 1,3-butadiene from ethanol using polyfunctional catalyst technology. The collaboration will initially focus on demonstrating the viability of sustainable ethanol-based synthetic rubber in support of green tire production. To underline this mutual commitment, Trinseo, with ETB’s support, will conduct a feasibility study to explore the construction of a dedicated bio-based 1,3-butadiene pilot plant in Europe. Once opera
By Mary Page Bailey |
December 14, 2020
Trinseo (Berwyn,. Pa.) announced its entry into a binding agreement with Arkema S.A. (“Arkema”) to acquire Arkema’s polymethyl methacrylates (PMMA) and activated methyl methacrylates (MMA) businesses (together, referred to herein as the PMMA business). PMMA is a transparent and rigid plastic with a wide range of end uses, and is an attractive adjacent chemistry which complements Trinseo’s existing offerings across several end markets including automotive, building & construction, medical and consumer electronics.
“This acquisition will be a catalyst for portfolio transformation toward becoming a higher margin, less cyclical solutions provider,” said Frank Bozich, Trinseo President and Chief Executive Officer. “Arkema’s PMMA business has consistently delivered attractive margins with products serving many of Trinseo’s end markets. We believe this is an excellent first step in our portfolio transformation that is expected to