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March 29, 2023, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) organized an online seminar titled “From Global Automotive to Thai Automotive - New Investment Catching the Electric Wave” for the company’s customers and business partners. The speakers included:

1. Dr. Kriengchai Wongpromratana - Director, Thailand Automotive Institute, Industrial Development Foundation

1. Mr. Piyalap Ruedilerd - Technical Service Manager, Dynasysso Thai Co., Ltd.

1. Mr. Panus Jittiaporn - Application Engineer, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited

The seminar covered topics including trends and current and future situations in the automotive industry, automotive industry development: 5S (Save Time, Save Life, Serve Life, Save Cost, Save Earth), as well as introductions to Dynasysso Thai’s Compounding products and GC’s InnoPlus and PlastMate plastic resin products suitable for manufacturing automotive component materials.

The InnoPlus and PlastMate products introduced in this seminar include:

InnoPlus

• GC has currently developed grade HD7800B, suitable for molding Truck-Bed Liner products, with improved molding properties, easier processing, higher impact resistance, and lighter weight.

• Grades HD6000F and LL8420A are suitable for molding products in the Wheel Arch Liner/Fender group. The plastic resins are designed with outstanding properties in strength, easy molding, and excellent impact resistance.

• Grade LL8420A is suitable for molding Mud Flaps products, with outstanding properties in strength, easy molding, and excellent impact resistance.

• Grade HD6200B is suitable for molding Reservoir Tank products (liquid containment equipment, windshield washer fluid reservoir). The plastic resin is designed with outstanding properties in chemical resistance, rigidity, dimensional stability, and easy molding.

• Grades HD6200B and HD6600B are suitable for molding Air Duct products, with outstanding properties in strength, no odor emission in the passenger cabin, and easy molding.

PlastMate

• Grades PC20006JBK and PC20006JGY are suitable for molding Instrument Panel (IP) products, with outstanding properties in rigidity and dimensional stability of parts. The product surface has a beautiful and luxurious appearance, while also reducing volatile emissions (Low Fogging) that may obstruct visibility in the passenger cabin.

• Grades LD2420D and C2110EH are suitable for molding Floor Mat products, with outstanding properties in flexibility, scratch resistance, and no odor emission in the passenger cabin.

Additionally, GC has developed new products suitable for use in the automotive industry, including materials for Battery Separators and materials for EV Charging Stations. For more information, please contact csc@pttgcgroup.com​​​​​​​​​

February 23, 2023, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) held an online seminar titled "Bioplastics: From Global to Local - Legislation and Market" for its clients and partners. The seminar featured expert speakers in the field of bioplastics, including:

1. Mr. Wiboon Phungsreth: President of the Thai Bioplastics Industry Association (TBIA)


2. Mr. Wathit Watanyupaisan: Business Development Manager and Technical Engineer at NatureWorks LLC


3. Mr. Anuwat Pratumyot: Senior Application Engineer at PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited

During the seminar, the speakers discussed the legislation from various regions related to bioplastics, particularly in the EU, which serves as a model for countries worldwide. Examples of legislation mentioned included the Single Use Plastic Directive (SUPD), Policy Framework for bio-based/biodegradable and compostable plastics, Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, and the EU Climate Agenda - Fit for 55. Additionally, the seminar covered Thailand's plastic waste management action plan and introduced bioplastics products from GC, NatureWorks, and PTTMCC BIOCHEM.

The bioplastics products introduced and marketed by GC at this seminar included:

• PLA: Marketed under the Ingeo brand of NatureWorks, with a production capacity of 150,000 tons/year. In 2024, the second Polylactic Acid (PLA) bioplastics plant will open in the Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex project in Thailand, using sugar from sugarcane as the main raw material to produce Lactic Acid, which will be used as a raw material to produce 75,000 tons of PLA annually. The highlight of PLA is that it is made from 100% renewable sources, is transparent, strong, and stable, primarily used in rigid packaging. Recommended PLA products for various applications include Ingeo 2003D for extrusion and thermoforming, and Ingeo 6202D for non-woven products.

• PBS: Marketed under the BioPBS brand of PTTMCC BIOCHEM, with a production capacity of 20,000 tons/year. The product is known for its heat resistance and flexibility, commonly used in flexible packaging. Recommended BioPBS products for various applications include BioPBS FZ79AC for paper coating and BioPBS FZ78TM for non-woven applications.

• Bioplastics Compound: Marketed under the PlastMate brand of GC, featuring products that meet the demands of various industries, including packaging used in coffee shops, dining utensils, and films designed for various packaging bags. The standout feature of this product is that it is a bioplastic compound designed to have properties tailored to specific applications, such as products with increased rigidity and heat resistance, or products with longer shelf lives compared to standard bioplastics. Recommended products in the Bioplastic compound category for various applications include Plastmate PL04006E, suitable for extrusion with an extended shelf life, such as in the straw industry, and Plastmate PB05001F for film-related applications.

The benefits of using bioplastic or bio-compound products include lower carbon dioxide emissions compared to conventional plastic products (according to research published in the journal Industrial Biotechnology) and the use of raw materials sourced from nature, such as corn starch, cassava starch, or sugarcane, resulting in biodegradable products that are environmentally friendly.

For more information, please contact csc@pttgcgroup.com.

Sunday, February 6, 2022, Dr. Kriangsak Wongprarath, Manager of the Petrochemical Business Development Unit at PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), along with Mr. Pitchit Wirangbutr, Deputy Director of the Creative Economy Promotion Office (Public Organization), participated in the award ceremony for winners of the Future Living Plastic Product Design Contest (Futuristic House) under the Creative Plastic Academy 2021 project.

The event was held at the Material & Design Innovation Center, 2nd floor of the TCDC rear building. The exhibition showcased prototype plastic products for future homes to address three types of living situations: Universal Design (for multiple generations), Preventive House (to cope with disasters), and Hygienic House (in response to virus outbreaks). A total of nine products were selected to be developed into prototypes for display, with the winning products in each category including a health-promoting fish sauce bottle by Team Baby Boss for the Universal Design category, a floating beach chair by Team SYMmetrical for the Preventive House category, and a virus-proof door by Team Sandbox for the Hygienic House category.

The Creative Plastic Academy exhibition was open for viewing from February 5-27, 2022, at the Material & Design Innovation Center, 2nd floor of the TCDC rear building, as part of Bangkok Design Week 2022.

The Creative Plastic Academy 2021 project is a collaboration between PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) and the Creative Economy Promotion Office (Public Organization) or CEA, aimed at supporting Thai designers in learning about plastic materials, including their properties, forming processes, and design techniques through workshops led by expert instructors from various institutions, such as FIF Design Studio, the Research and Innovation for Sustainability Center (RISC), the Industrial Design Innovation Center (IDIC), and professors from Chulalongkorn University. The goal is to enable designers to incorporate plastics into useful products that align with current situations, while raising awareness among designers and society about plastic products. By emphasizing the importance of understanding materials, design, and post-use management from the outset, plastics can be utilized effectively and efficiently.

March 9, 2023, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), in collaboration with the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO), organized an online seminar titled “Carbon Footprint: Low-Carbon Industry Tool Towards Net Zero” for the company’s customers and business partners. The event attracted significant interest from representatives of relevant government and private sectors, educational institutions, and export business operators. The seminar topics were presented by:

1. Ms. Pakamon Suphapaphan, Director of Low Carbon Business Certification Bureau, TGO


2. Ms. Puangphan Srithong, Manager of Low Carbon Business Certification Bureau, TGO


3. Ms. Thada Warunchotikul, Manager of Low Carbon Business Certification Bureau, TGO


4. Mr. Nontapat Sangsongsin, Senior Academic Officer, Low Carbon Business Certification Bureau, TGO

The seminar aimed to help the company’s customers and business partners become more familiar with the CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism). This measure is the European Union’s carbon price adjustment mechanism at borders, which sets prices for certain imported goods to prevent the import of high greenhouse gas-emitting products into the EU. The first 5 industries to be affected in October 2023 are: cement, electricity services, fertilizers, iron, aluminum, and in 2026, it is expected that full implementation may be announced for the plastics and polymers industry group.

The seminar provided knowledge on Thai business sector preparedness, including the carbon border adjustment mechanism, Thailand’s drive towards Carbon Neutrality and Net Zero GHG Emission goals, both through national policies and through TGO’s initiatives that play a role in promoting and supporting the achievement of these goals. Case studies on calculating the Carbon Footprint of Products (in petrochemicals and chemicals) were presented, along with hands-on carbon footprint calculation practice with experts.

GC is committed to prioritizing its customers and business partners, and ready to be part of the effort to join forces, strengthen capabilities, and enhance business readiness for the company’s customers and partners, progressing together towards global sustainability.​​

February 14, 2023, the Thai Bioplastics Industry Association (TBIA), led by Mr. Wiboon Phungprasert, President of the Thai Bioplastics Industry Association, along with member companies of the association, including representatives from PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), met with Mr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, to deliver 40,000 bioplastic waste bags in support of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s “Don’t Mix” waste separation project.

GC, as one of the members of TBIA, supported this initiative by providing compostable bioplastics resin to produce bioplastic waste bags, which were delivered to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration through TBIA.

The bioplastic waste bags can be used to separate food waste in households and shops. When composted together with food scraps and leaves, they decompose into soil conditioner and bio-fertilizer within 180 days. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will use these bags for food waste separation.

Currently, 3 districts have begun piloting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s waste separation project, with plans to expand to other districts in the future.​​​​​​​​​

The Cabinet resolved to approve in principle the draft Ministerial Regulation prescribing that the industrial product stretch film food wrap must comply with standards, B.E. 2542 (1999)

As proposed by the Ministry of Industry (MOI), and to forward it to the Office of the Council of State for consideration, then proceed accordingly. The MOI proposed that:

1. According to the Royal Decree prescribing that the industrial product stretch film food wrap must comply with standards, B.E. 2542 (1999), announced and enforced since November 10, 1999, which prescribes that the industrial product stretch film food wrap must comply with Thai Industrial Standard No. TIS 1136-2536 (1993).

1. Subsequently, the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) considered and found that the industrial product standard for stretch film food wrap under the Royal Decree in Item 1 should be amended to align with current academic and technological production advancements, to promote the domestic stretch film food wrap industrial product manufacturing industry to be a safe product for consumers with quality, as well as to align with the current industrial conditions.

Key Points of the Draft Ministerial Regulation

Prescribes that the industrial product stretch film food wrap must comply with Thai Industrial Standard No. TIS 1136-2559 (2016) according to Ministry of Industry Notification No. 5508 (B.E. 2562/2019) issued under the Industrial Product Standards Act, B.E. 2511 (1968), regarding the Revocation and Prescription of Industrial Product Standards for Stretch Film Food Wrap, announced on September 30, 2019, to take effect one hundred and eighty days from the date of publication in the Royal Gazette onwards.

Source: https://www.thaigov.go.th/news/contents/details/38232

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The Plastics Industry Group, Federation of Thai Industries, Thai Plastics Industries Association, and the Plastics Institute invite entrepreneurs, students, and the general public to submit entries for the Socially and Environmentally Responsible Plastic Products Competition Year 4 under the concept:

The New Normal Life

Categories for Competition Entries

- Entrepreneur Group** can submit entries in the following categories:

  • Food and Beverage Packaging

  • Non-Food and Beverage Packaging

  • E-commerce and Logistics Products

  • Lifestyle Products

  • Medical and Healthcare Products

  • Construction/Industrial Products

  • Toys, Stationery & Education Products

- The Entrepreneur Group can submit entries in 5 award categories: Gold Awards, Silver Awards, Bronze Awards

- Student Group and General Public

- Gold Awards with 30,000 Baht prize money

- Silver Awards with 20,000 Baht prize money

- Bronze Awards with 10,000 Baht prize money

- Honorable Mention, 2 awards (if applicable) 5,000 Baht each

The Gold Awards winners in both categories will represent Thailand in submitting entries to the “Plastics Awards 2022” free of charge. Submissions can be made from now until April 30, 2021.

For the Entrepreneur Category, download the application form at https://forms.gle/e9bL1QJAJjjsYyMz9  (Application fee: 1,500 Baht per entry)

For more information, please contact:

Plastics Industry Group Coordination Division

Ms. Ketsaraporn Tel. 02-345-1006​​​​​​​​​

The Cabinet resolved to approve the proposal submitted by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) as follows:

1. Approved the (Draft) Plastic Waste Management Action Plan Phase 1 (2020-2022) [(Draft) Action Plan] to drive operations in preventing and solving plastic waste problems that have environmental impacts requiring urgent action, under the Plastic Waste Management Roadmap 2018-2030.

2. Assigned relevant agencies to implement operations according to the (Draft) Action Plan.​​

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Source : https://www.thaigov.go.th/news/contents/details/39110

The MiT (Made in Thailand) symbol is a trademark of the “Federation of Thai Industries” used to certify products manufactured in Thailand. In addition to being used as a privilege when offering products for sale to the government sector, it also represents pride and confidence for Thai product manufacturers, such as PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) and its group companies, including GC Polyols Company Limited (GCP) and Thai PET Resin Company Limited (TPRC), which use the MiT symbol to create consumer awareness and elevate products to gain greater credibility at the international level.

GCP applied for product certification for Polyether Polyol (PGG) chemical product, manufactured by GC under the Genix trademark, and received certification on April 29, 2021.

TPRC applied for product certification for Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin (PET) plastic resin pellets, manufactured by GC under the InnoPlus trademark, and received certification on June 1, 2021.

GC applied for product certification for Polyethylene (PE) plastic resin pellets, manufactured by GC under the InnoPlus and PlastMate trademarks, covering all 6 groups: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), High-Density Polyethylene Compound (HDPE COMPOUND), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Metallocene Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (mLLDPE), and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Powder (LLDPE Powder), which received certification on August 30, 2021.​​​​​​​​​

Certification for products manufactured in Thailand (Made in Thailand) issued by the Federation of Thai Industries (in accordance with the Royal Decree)

Through the advocacy of the Federation of Thai Industries to spark pride and confidence in Thai products, and to encourage government agencies, the private sector, and the public to increasingly support products manufactured in Thailand, as well as to build confidence among foreign trading partners. This led to a Cabinet resolution approving the amendment to the Ministerial Regulation specifying goods and procurement methods that the government wishes to promote or support (No. 2) dated December 8, 2020 (as announced in the Royal Gazette on December 22, 2020).​​​​​​​​​

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Masterbatch a concentrated mixture or pigments and/or additives incorporated into base resin to enhance specific functionalities during manufacturing processes which comes in forms of granule or pellet. The additives may be used for colouring (a "colour masterbatch") or for imparting other properties (an "additive masterbatch"). The typical alternative to using a masterbatch is to compound the plastic from raw undiluted additives. It can be applicable into various industries such as packaging, electronics, automotives, paints and construction.