Business & Money | Monday 9 March, 2015 12:48 pm |

SABIC commercially launched a new range of non-phthalate polymer products developed at its technology center in Riyadh to fulfill customer demands for advanced solutions in various segments such as hygiene fabrics, and flexible packaging.

In light of the changing market requirements, customers the world over are seeking non-phthalate options. SABIC will globally market its new polymer range to provide customers with polypropylene products using non-phthalate catalysts.

The new products are spun bond non-woven product introduced by SABIC in February, and BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) film to be launched sometime later this year.

Mosaed Al-Ohali, SABIC Polymers, Executive Vice President, commented, “With our new polymer range, SABIC will offer a broader choice to customers in fiber and flexible packaging segments, as part of its 2025 strategy for differentiation and creating value. We are a trusted leader in the plastics industry and are constantly adopting strategies to cope with the industry’s emerging requirements and challenges, and position ourselves to take advantage of new market opportunities.”

Commenting on the innovative product, Ernesto Occhiello, Executive Vice President, SABIC Technology & Innovation, said, “Our technology teams have adapted and responded to changing market requirements. We are relentlessly pursuing innovative technologies to bring about broad-based improvements in our products and will maintain this momentum for meeting changing market requirements.”

The spun bond fiber has several applications such as baby and adult diapers, medical masks, feminine care, absorbent pads and swabs, and surgical garments and drapes. The film grade is used in flexible packaging.