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May 28, 2012 | Article
By Michel Biron
High temperatures have immediate and delayed effects. Modulus and strengths immediately decrease by softening but in addition the fall speeds up with time. Chemical structure is more or less rapidly...
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Apr 9, 2012 | Article
By Donald Rosato
The global plasticizer market is an $11 billion industry. Approximately 90% of the plasticizers produced are consumed in vinyl based formulations. Medical device development is indicative of broader...
Mar 26, 2012 | Article
Usual plastics are insulating materials subjected to electrostatic build-up and discharge depending on the surface resistivity of the part. Numerous antistatic solutions are examined from oldest...
Mar 20, 2012 | Article
By Robert Brentin
As a follow up on last month’s comprehensive article on What's the latest in biocides?, SpecialChem takes a look at the potential use of antimicrobials in new market segments. With established uses...
Feb 27, 2012 | Article
Additives used to improve the polymer performance are active products that interfere with the compound. Their effects depend on their distribution, dispersion, wetting and actual compatibility with...
Feb 7, 2012 | Article
Energy savings, carbon footprint, quality, waste reduction and cost savings are essential requirements concerning the plastics industry. Energy savings decrease pollution and fuel consumption, thus...
Jan 11, 2012 | Article
Biocides are additives able to kill and stop bacteria or fungi proliferation, to prevent degradation of polymer’s physical and sensorial properties, both within the material and at its surface. They...
Dec 21, 2011 | Article
By Lilli Sherman
Biocides and antimicrobial additives' market is growing at a somewhat slowed yet steady pace. One exception where demand is a bit more speeded up and likely to continue to be in the forefront and...
Oct 19, 2011 | Article
The electrical/electronic (E/E) end-use market is the world’s 3rd largest market for plastics after packaging and construction, with applications ranging from miniature connectors to large...
Aug 1, 2011 | Article
Results from the June 2011 Click'N Vote on the question, "Which polymer properties do you believe nanoparticles offer the most significant advantages over other technologies?" indicate current...