Inline compounding offers some economic benefits

Compounding is an important part of plastic conversion, and is generally carried out separately from the conversion process. Some conversion process manufacturing such as calendaring or oriented films exist where compounding is integrally connected with conversion. There are several independent compound manufacturers. It should be realized that independent compounding generally introduces an additional entity in the production process and hence additional cost.

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Can Styrene cause cancer on inhalation?

The German Government's Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BFR) announced recently that its research into the risks posed by styrene indicate that a human enzyme found in the lungs could convert styrene to styrene oxide, which is known to be tumorigenic, or a cancer causing agent. BFR claims its scientists have succeeded in detecting the enzymes involved in styrene conversion in human lung tissue, which have an effect comparable to that of the mouse.

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A lid indicating temperature of coffee in a cup developed from high impact polystyrene

An innovative lid made of high impact polystyrene has been developed to indicate temperature of hot coffee in a cup. It shows colour change from dark brown to bright red as temperature increases and returns to dark brown when the coffee cools.

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A polymerization process/catalyst system to produce biodegradable PHB

Polyhydroxybutyrate, a biodegradable polymer, has so far been produced using enzymes. These laboratory routes to make PHB have used enzymes to convert glucose to hydroxybutyrate, which is subsequently polymerized.

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Middle-Eastern petrochem producers will always have a cost advantage globally

Ethylene gas crackers in North America have become prohibitively expensive due to tremendous increase in gas feedstock. Shortages of contractors and equipment, coupled with plant construction costs increasing by almost 70-80%, will also make starting new projects and expanding existing projects in the region challenging.

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Self-luminous automobile license plate will enhance visibility & safety

A self-luminous automobile license plate has recently been developed by technology driven giant 3M. While standard aluminum license plates are unevenly lit by a small number of lights positioned around them, the entire new plastic plate beams brightly from within, making the entire unit highly visible.

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PVC additives grow steadily, with a shift in focus to China & Asia

Global consumption of PVC reached a level of about 31 million tons in 2005. PVC is a matured polymer with average growth rate less than World GDP, but is seeing good growth in Asia due to more emphasis on infrastructure and construction.

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A new barrier coating for PET & PP containers extends shelf life of beverages

South Africa's council for scientific and industrial research has developed a new barrier coating known as “Oxyplete”, with barrier properties reported to be 30 times better than PET.

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New polymers manufactured from post consumer waste

As a part of continued efforts to develop environmental friendly process and as a part of its eco-imagination portfolio GE introduced two significant polymers under the brand names of Valox iQ & Xenoy iQ. These new polymers were developed as a result of a successful two-year initiative at GE Plastics that examined the company's manufacturing processes to redefine how its products can be made to be cleaner and more environmentally responsible than traditional materials.

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Industrial blow moulding is expected to show lower growth

Automotive products, including fuel tanks, are the largest sector of industrial blow moulding. This sector is expected to grow at about 4% in North America and could grow marginally better in Europe . Asia is not likely to show the same growth.

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Steady growth expected for plastic medical tubing

Market of plastic medical tubing has been growing steadily right from its inception in forties. Today, plastics are the dominant tubing materials for transferring blood, oxygen and nutrients in hospitals and clinics.

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Silver nanoparticles will bring antibacterial properties to household products

The antibacterial property of silver has been known for thousands of years with the ancient Greeks cooking from silver pots, when eating from silver vessels or with a silver spoon was known to be more hygienic.

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Plastic film is set to grow at 2.6% in USA between 2005 & 2010

USA, one of the largest markets for plastic film is expected to grow from almost 6 million tons in 2005 to 6.9 million tons by 2010, as per a report by Freedonia.

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