Addivant targets future environmental regulations

Addivant participated at this year’s CHINAPLAS with its wide range of innovative materials developed to exceed the performance requirements of highly demanding applications, while also responding to the call for environmental protection.  

A strong focus on meeting current and future regulations has driven Addivant to launch new products and these were properly introduced at Asia’s biggest exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry. “At this show, we launched our next generation ultra-low emissive anti-scorch antioxidants for polyurethane (PUR) foams. The NAUGARD® FOAMPLUS LE is a foam grade that is very much ideal for such application as automotive because it is compliant with the most stringent vehicle indoor air quality (VIAQ) standards being implemented globally,” according to Mr. Irfaan Foster, Global Commercial Manager. As Mr. Foster explained, China is currently the world’s biggest automobile market and many innovations are aimed at meeting stricter standards in this market. “With Addivant’s next generation ultra-low emissive anti-scorch antioxidants for polyurethane (PUR) foams. NAUGARD® FOAMPLUS LE solutions, Addivant is able to meet the most stringent vehicle indoor air quality (VIAQ) standards being implemented worldwide,” Mr. Foster stressed.  

Addivant also showcased its breakthrough nonylphenol-free stabilizer WESTON® 705 which complies with the industry standard for polyethylene (PE) food packaging. This stabilizer, according to Mr. Foster, enables PE resin producers to comply with China’s new GB9685-2016 food contact law. WESTON® 705 has already been approved for food contact in China. “Recently, WESTON® 705 was also given approval by FDA for use in infant food and breast milk plastic packaging.”

Mr. Irfaan Foster, Global Commercial Manager

Aside from meeting today’s challenges in the various industries it serves, Addivant has also been making substantial investments in ensuring that its products meet global regulatory compliance given the intensified government regulations in various markets. “In our participation at CHINAPLAS, we want to emphasize Addivant’s continuous efforts to meet various government regulations and conform to stricter policies in industries we serve such as automotive and food,”Mr. Foster explained.  

To satisfy robust regional growth and to ensure increased supply security and reliability for local customers, Addivant is specifically investing in Asia-Pacific, where recent and future investments in China and South Korea will more than triple the company’s capabilities. Furthermore, to ensure service excellence and technical support to local customers, Addivant has expanded the commercial and technical organization in the region by 25%.