Feb 19, 2001 | Article
Nancy Teufel of Axel Plastics Research Laboratories discusses how the use of an internal lubricant in injection moulding applications should be considered not only when problems occur in...
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Feb 12, 2001 | Article
An accurate estimate of the world market for additives for polymers is difficult to arrive at, because the figure depends very much on what is defined as an 'additive'. There are as many different...
Feb 5, 2001 | Article
There have been some recent developments in a number of flame retardant materials. Production of magnesium hydroxide is set to rise to meet potential increased demand in polypropylene. Surprising...
Jan 29, 2001 | Article
The use of plastics for medical applications is expected to top US$ 4 billion in the next two years - and that is just the American market. To give an approximate value for the world market, by all...
Jan 25, 2001 | Article
When shopping for lubricants today, advises John Murphy, look for materials that offer a performance 'package' - and don't be put off by the price. For a long time, compounders have known that the...
Jan 22, 2001 | Article
A wide range of additives is available for enhancing the performance and appearance of food packaging, as well as improving the processing of the compound. Legislation governing products coming into...
Jan 12, 2001 | Article
Fillers, which were once added to compounds to increase bulk and reduce cost, have to work a lot harder nowadays. They are increasingly called upon to provide other value-added functions, such as...
Jan 8, 2001 | Article
The improvement of physical properties, particularly impact strength, is the role of an important group of additives, both for thermoplastics and thermosets. The aim is to compensate for inherent...
Dec 18, 2000 | Article
Nearly all plastics are based on hydrocarbons and are combustible. For use where safety is essential - such as aircraft, building/construction, public transport and increasingly in housings for...
Nov 15, 2000 | Article
Dr. Eric Richter of the Pigments & Additives Division of Clariant addresses the role of lubricants in the production of PVC film and discusses how to choose a lubricant or combination of lubricants...