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Altuglas International develops acrylic resins based on renewable raw materials
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11/19/2008
Press Release
Altuglas® Rnew, an acrylic containing 20% renewable carbon
Altuglas International, subsidiary of the Arkema Group, is introducing Altuglas® Rnew, a new PMMA grade containing 20% of carbon that is derived directly from biomass. This product offers properties comparable to those of conventional grades produced entirely from fossil carbon. It extends the existing family of Arkema thermoplastics under the "Arkema Renewables" label, which is intended to emphasise and exploit Arkema’s approach to durable development and gives priority to the use of renewable raw materials in the manufacture of its products.
Altuglas® acrylic resins, part of an eco-development initiative
In the fields of cosmetics packaging, electronic products and household appliances, the transparent and opaque PMMA sheet that Altuglas International produces can be distinguished from other plastic materials by its excellent optical and visual qualities, durability and exceptional surface hardness. These intrinsic qualities make it possible to omit the application of a protective varnish coating during manufacturing, a highly energy-consuming stage that causes pollution, in particular from volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Altuglas International, filiale d'Arkema, commercialise 20% de la production mondiale de PMMA (polyméthacrylate de méthyle) sous forme de plaques et de résines acryliques. Dans cette activité, l'entreprise opère sur 9 sites de production dans le monde. Plexiglas® est le nom de marque sur le continent américain et Altuglas® le nom de marque dans le reste du monde.
www.altuglasint.com
A global chemical company and France’s leading chemicals producer, Arkema consists of three strategically related businesses: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products. Arkema reports sales of 5.7 billion euros. Arkema has 15,200 employees in over 40 countries and six research centers located in France, the United States and Japan. With internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets.
