Polymers

During the past two years, the polymers industry encountered a series of formidable challenges, including geopolitical uncertainties, volatile commodity prices, and the persistent impact of global supply chain disruptions. The industry also faced heightened regulatory scrutiny and increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. Our emphasis on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable solutions allowed us to emerge with a resilient performance in the face of these challenges.

SELECTED 2023 DEVELOPMENTS

Product innovation

• Flame retardant STAMAX™ 30YH570 long-glass fiber polypropylene resin, developed under SABIC’s BLUEHERO™ electrification initiative, became the industry’s first polymer for use in EV battery systems to earn a UL Verified Mark for its flame delay performance.

• A hydrogen-ready pipe solution based on SABIC PE100-RC Vestolen A RELY 5922R, PE112 P6006AD, and PE100 Vestolen 6060A received the “H2 Ready” certificate from the German third-party lab DBI.

• SABIC^® PP FPC105 is a new member of the SABIC^® PP FLOWPACT portfolio solutions dedicated to the thin wall packaging applications such as yellow fats, margarine tubs, dairy products, frozen, chilled and ambient food, houseware, and compounding.

• New resin grades for hygiene and healthcare: SABIC^® PP PCGR45 for syringe applications; SABIC^® LDPE PCG0330 and PCG0830 for Blow-Fill-Seal applications such as IV bottles and ampules; CYCOLAC^TM HMG94MD for housings of medical devices such as continuous blood glucose monitors.

Read more about the performance of our Polymers business in 2023.

_{Disclaimer: This abridged interactive version of the SABIC Integrated Annual Report 2023 is based on the original PDF report published on this website. In case of any discrepancy, the original PDF report will prevail.}