Newsletter - August

Market Updates

• Concerns remain with global shipping delays and prices from Asia
• Costs are up more than 200% from Prior Year and +10% from last month
• Delta variant has forced shut downs and exacerbated shipping problems in China
• Hurricane season could be above normal which may only add to the current supply chain challenges
• Global Tropical Storm Henri brought flooding to East Coast of United States in late August
• Between mid-August and September, approximately 80% of all tropical storms and hurricanes are formed (according to expert, Dan Kottlowski)
• Forecasters predict this season will most likely be above normal based on the current atmospheric and oceanic conditions

• Chemical Data (CDI), part of ICIS reports that a hurricane in the Gulf Coast would cause prices to sky-rocket from an already elevated base of nearly 2x historical prices for HDPE and over 3x for PP

• In the August released “State of the US Coatings Industry 2021” report, author George Pilcher outlined that US industry failed to build resilience into supply chains, and we are now paying the price for negligence”

Newsletter - August

Orion Carbon Black for FDA Applications

Orion Engineered Carbons supplies several products recommended for food packaging, which are suitable for indirect and direct food contact. These carbon blacks meet many of the relevant regulations for printing inks on food packaging, including the Swiss Ordinance 817.023.21 and the French AVIS Séance du 07.11.1995. Recommended products for printing inks are Printex 30, Printex 45 & Printex 35.

In the 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Section 178.3297, which refers to blacks (CAS 1333-86-4), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set limits for the total amount of selected PAHs and benzo(a)pyrene in materials that come into direct contact with food. Orion Engineered Carbons LLC offers several Carbon Black Pigment grades, which meet the requirements of the 21 CFR Section 178.3297. AROSPERSE® F 138 is a highly recommended domestically produced carbon black to meet these requirements

For more info about Carbon Black to meet FDA regulations call your Barentz Account Manager today or visit our website.

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CASE Newsletter - August

Chromium Green Oxide Pigments – Made in the U.S.A.

Elementis is the only North American producer of pigment grade pure chromic oxides, and in this challenging market environment, Elementis is a reliable domestic source for the highest quality chromic oxides. When compared to typical chrome oxides, Elementis offers the widest range of green pigment grades, the most consistent color, and tightest color specification in the market.

• Outstanding color strength and consistency
• Micronized grades offer enhanced flow & dispersancy
• Lightfast / UV resistant
• Chemically stable
• High purity grades meet FDA requirements

Elementis chromic oxides are used in a wide variety of plastic and polymer applications where consistent long lasting color is required. Stop importing Chrome Oxide, shorten your supply chain and improve your quality by contacting your Barentz Account Manager today at 440-937-1000, marketing@barentz.us, or visit our website.

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