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Color & Appearance Retention in Engineered Compounds Part 2: Healthcare

Polymers can degrade due to environmental stress agents such as oxygen, moisture, heat and UV light over time. They can also develop cracking, crazing, staining, and discoloration from the constant use of hospital-grade disinfectants. We will teach you how engineered compounds with specialized additives can mitigate these major healthcare environmental stresses.

Dive Deeper with Americhem

Stay informed about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the world of polymers.

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2024 Color Trends Webinar

Americhem experts come together with other color forecasters once a year to develop this highly coveted color trend report. We take into consideration consumer reports and convert them into industry specific trends. We will be presenting Americhem's 2024 Color Trends presentation as a lead up to our release of our 2025 Color Trends.
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EcoLube™: The PFAS-Free Future of High-Performance Lubricated Polymers

Regulatory pressure around PFAS is mounting—but performance demands haven’t changed. In this webinar, Americhem expert Raphael Delgado and Robert Krieger introduce EcoLube™: a line of internally lubricated compounds that reduce friction and wear without fluorinated additives. Learn how it compares to PTFE and where it’s making an impact.