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Polymer regulation, new grades and market movement, summarised. We publish only what actually affects material selection and certification.

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New products4 September 2026

Avient launches metallic-effect pre-colored sulfone formulations for Ultrason®

Pre-colored sulfone compounds that produce gold, silver and bronze metallic finishes straight out of the mould, removing the painting step along with its weight and VOC. Developed with BASF, they bring metallic-coloured Ultrason® grades to the market.

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Case study3 September 2026

BASF Ultrason® goes into Kyoraku's reusable Amberware design tableware

BASF supplied the polyethersulfone grade Ultrason® E 3010 nat to Kyoraku of Japan, which used it for a reusable design tableware line called Amberware. What was announced, and what to check if you are looking at the same material here.

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Regulatory1 September 2026

EU bisphenol restriction (2024/3190) and recertifying high-temperature food-contact materials

It is easy to assume only PC has to change, but BPA-based PSU and BPS-based PESU also require recertification for food contact. Here is the scope, the exemptions and the route to PPSU.

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