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Kisuma puts novel dual-function additive solutions OQ unveils 17 polymer grades for packaging,

on display durables and infrastructure applications

Kisuma, a Japanese chemicals com- Omani energy major, OQ, has in- meet a wide range of evolving industry
pany and leading producer of synthetic troduced 17 new application-focused needs, including food packaging that
hydrotalcite, unveiled Setogem RD, polymer grades over the past year to helps reduce food waste and energy
an innovative dual-function nucleating address global megatrends such as food consumption; durable water storage
agent and acid scavenging agent for preservation, water security, and energy solutions that support urban growth and
polypropylenes (PP). saving. These grades will be showcased water security; and transparent, reus-
for the fi rst time in Europe at K 2025. able rigid packaging that not only en-
According to Samir El Khoury, hances aesthetics and functionality, but
Global Product Line Manager Polyole- Representing one of the most signi- also offers a sustainable alternative to
fi n Additives at Kisuma Chemicals, this fi cant expansions of OQ’s polymer single-use plastics.
two-in-one product minimises the com- portfolio to date, the grades span poly- fl ow and stiffness-impact balance.
“We developed these grades to meet
plexity of PP formulations, enabling propylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE)  Four PP random copolymers with the needs of our customers and the mar-
faster processing and maximising fi nal families. enhanced transparency and organo-
part quality. ket – from early trials to commercial
“This expansion refl ects OQ’s leptic performance, ideal for house- success,” said Cihan Cabuk, Head of
The nucleation performance of commitment to delivering application- wares, closures, and food con- Market Development & Innovation at
tainers.
Setogem RD helps resin producers focused solutions that align with what  Two PP homopolymers tailored for OQ Marketing.
promote and control the formation of matters most to our customers – dura- spun-bond nonwoven applications,
To match this growing portfolio,
crystals within the polymer, “which bility, speed-to-market, and operational- offering superior fi bre strength and OQ has also invested in supply chain
results in PP materials with outstanding series of other dual function mole- levels,” he said. “We are offering ATO, effi ciency,” said Abdulrahman Al processing stability.
stiffness, impact strength and isotropic cules from the Setogem platform,” he and other fl ame retardant replacement Tamtami, Vice President, Global  Five PE grades, including a roto- agility, including fl oating warehouse
solutions for customers located in the
shrinkage”. Acid scavenging is an in- informed. solutions to the market to provide addi- Marketing at OQ. moulding grade, developed for United Kingdom, Europe, and Turkey
tegral property of the product’s com- tional options as either standalone com- water storage and road safety appli-
that reduce delivery times from over
position, offering non-migratory per- Zachary Hoffman, Business Deve- ponents or as co-synergists with other The 17 new grades include: cations delivering excellent impact, 30 days to as little as four.
formance even at low use levels. This lopment Lead, EMEA, highlighted the existing fl ame retardant chemistries,”  Six PP impact copolymers for rigid durability and UV resistance.
contributes to a substantial reduction solutions provided for the mechanical he added. packaging applications including
OQ will be exhibiting in Hall 6,
in blooming and migration – critical recycling industry and noted that the thin-walled packaging, housewares These grades are engineered to booth A23.
for medical and food contact applica- company’s additive solutions and syner- Ms. Claudia Aguilar Carvalho, and durables, offering excellent
tions facing strict regulatory demands – gistic additive blends help upgrade Sales Manager EU, gave details about
while ensuring corrosion protection for lower-quality PCR plastics. DHT-4 – the company’s fl agship range
processing equipment and preserving of synthetic hydrotalcite-like materials
the function of additives essential Mr. Hoffman also spoke about fl ame and its role in rubber formulations.
to long-term polymer stability. retardant solutions offered by the com-
pany and how it is addressing supply “Used as acid scavenger, DHT-4
Setogem RD is zinc-free and reduces chain challenges being faced by fl ame enables different rubber matrices to
the need for tallow or palm oil deriva- retardant market across most polymer compete where only FKM (fl uoroelas-
tives. El Khoury said it also allows cus- systems. tomer) was previously used. DHT-4
tomers to reduce the loading levels com- helps to reduce PFAS reliance, lower
pared to other, less sustainable additives, “The supply of antimony trioxide costs, avoid risks of regulatory non-
such as talc and sodium benzoate, from (ATO) has dropped off due to usage compliance, all while maintaining
several kilograms per tonne of PP to only in higher value applications like solar comparable material performance,” she
200 or 300 ppm. In addition, it has a very panels and in some cases due to geo- said.
low Scope 1 and 2 carbon footprint. political trade issues. This drop in avail-
able supply for the plastics market has Kisuma will present its innovations
“Kisuma will be soon launching a sent the price point up to unprecedented in Hall 8B, booth H31.

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