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FDA approved low PAH thermal carbon black to meet regulatory requirements

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Regulatory requirements targeted at polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) content in consumer rubber goods are becoming increasingly common. Developments in the formulations and raw materials used can help minimize the PAH content as needed to meet these requirements. Testing was completed comparing thermal carbon black Thermax N990 to Cancarb’s FDA approved, low PAH Thermax N990CG in a wide range of rubber compounds.

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Penn State researchers develop high temperature polymer capacitor

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In the race to lighter, safer and more efficient electronics — from electric vehicles to transcontinental energy grids — one component literally holds the power: the polymer capacitor. Seen in such applications as medical defibrillators, polymer capacitors are responsible for quick bursts of energy and stabilizing power rather than holding large amounts of energy, as opposed to the slower, steadier energy of a battery. However, current state-of-the-art polymer capacitors cannot survive beyond 212 degrees Fahrenheit (F), which the air around a typical car engine can hit during summer months and an overworked data center can surpass on any given day.

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Solvay inaugurates Europe’s first bio-circular silica facility in Italy

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Solvay inaugurated its new bio-circular silica facility at its plant in Livorno, Italy, marking a major milestone in Europe’s industrial transformation toward sustainability. This investment positions Solvay as a proactive partner in achieving the European Green Deal objectives and the upcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), while reinforcing Italy’s role as a hub for green innovation.

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Arlanxeo brings new Therban HNBR plant online in China

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ARLANXEO inaugurated its new Therban® hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (“HNBR”) plant in Changzhou, China. The new plant supports expanding ARLANXEO’s HNBR production footprint and its ability to deliver reliable, high-quality elastomer solutions to customers across China and the Asia-Pacific region, while helping meet the growing demand for advanced rubber materials in strategic sectors, such as new energy, new mobility, and other industrial applications.

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Cabot Corporation completes acquisition of Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. from Bridgestone

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Cabot has long supplied Bridgestone with reinforcing carbon products, and this acquisition further strengthens the partnership between the two companies. In addition, this acquisition expands Cabot’s global manufacturing footprint and reinforces its position as a leading provider of reinforcing carbons. Strategically located near Cabot’s existing facility in Altamira, Mexico, MXCB not only enhances production capacity and operational flexibility but also offers the capability to manufacture a broader range of reinforcing carbon products. This flexibility enables Cabot to better support diverse customer needs and future growth opportunities.

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Dunlop and Cabot Corporation to explore commercial adoption of circular reinforcing carbon

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DUNLOP has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Cabot Corporation to evaluate the commercial adoption of circular reinforcing carbons made with Cabot’s patented regenerated carbon technology. This innovative circular reinforcing carbon powered by Cabot’s EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions incorporates reclaimed carbon derived from the pyrolysis of end-of-life tires and is being considered as a sustainable raw material for Sumitomo Rubber’s tire production.

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