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NOVA Chemicals EPS resins for packaging and construction applications

The first commercial availability of NOVA Chemicals ULTRA LOW pentane expandable polystyrene resins is now available for packaging and construction products.

NOVA Chemicals, (Toronto/NYSE: NCX), Pittsburgh, PA, announces commercial availability of ULTRA LOW* EPS resin for construction applications and packaging products. With average pentane levels of 3.75% by weight, ULTRA LOW M77BLV offers emissions-constrained molders the ability to meet or exceed ASTM construction and geofoam industry standards for molding density and physical performance.

“Our ULTRA LOW EPS technology delivers pentane levels below 4%, enabling business growth for EPS molders who are constrained by increasingly rigorous emissions standards,” said Rick Salvador, Vice President, Styrenics. “NOVA Chemicals intends to help our customers grow their business by continuing to invest in our portfolio of EPS products for the construction, packaging, produce box and beverage cup markets.”

Potential applications for ULTRA LOW M77BLV include geofoam, roofing, insulation and structural insulated panels (SIPs). Demand for high-performing ULTRA LOW resins is anticipated to grow as converters work with evolving emissions standards. NOVA Chemicals anticipates further additions to the ULTRA LOW product line in the near future.

Beverage cup, EPS resin from NOVA Chemicals. Click go for larger image. Photo: NOVA Chemicals

NOVA Chemicals’ ULTRA LOW pentane EPS resins were first commercialized in North America in 2002 which began with the packaging market.

Find information about NOVA Chemicals.

NOVA Chemicals produces plastics and chemicals that are essential to everyday life. NOVA employees develop and manufacture materials for customers worldwide that produce consumer, industrial and packaging products. NOVA Chemicals works with a commitment to Responsible Care** to ensure effective health, safety, security and environmental stewardship.

Responsible Care** is a registered trademark of the Canadian Chemical Producers Association (CCPA) in Canada and is a registered service mark of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) in the United States.

T o build a stronger voice for the industry, address the growing importance of global chemicals and plastics issues, and improve association financial efficiency and program synergy, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the American Plastics Council (APC) agreed to merge in 2001. The merger reflects the new name, American Chemistry Council.

ULTRA LOW* is a registered trademark of NOVA Chemicals Inc.

Read a NOVA Chemicals press release; 'NOVA Chemicals Corporation high-performance polyethylene resins, developed for blown film packaging applications, offer premium toughness without sacrificing processability.'

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