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Colouring of PPS
vol. 17, No. 9, Page l2
STABILIZERS IN THE EEC
A new study from Frost & Sullivan assesses the markets for heat and light stabilizers in the EEC. It predicts that W. Germany, the largest producer, will in fact show the lowest growth rates, while France will show a high consumption increase. Consumption of these stabilizers will be strongly influenced by the rapid growth of polypropylene (expected to grow by 7%/year in the EEC). Of the 3,100 tonnes of UV stabilizers used in 1986 in this sector, about four-fifths was used in polypropylene. The market for heat stabilizers for PVC is not expected to grow beyond its present total since PVC sales are showing a slight decline at present. The HALS are predicted to be the fastest growing of the UV stabilizers, and barium/ zinc, calcium/zinc, and organotins will overtake the lead compounds in the heat stabilizer sector.
COMPANY
NEWS
SCHULMAN PLASTICS COMPOUNDING FACILITIES
This company was founded in 1928, and is today one of the world's leading suppliers of high performance masterbatches and engineering plastics compounds. It operates seven production units in North America and W. Europe. The company's products include POLYBATCH concentrates, POLYMAN ABS, POLYFORT reinforced compounds, SCHULAMID nylons, POLYFLAM fire retardant compounds, FORMION ethylene compounds and POLYVIN PVC compounds. About half of its U.S. activities relates to masterbatch production, mainly for the packaging sector.
COLOURINC OF PPS
Polyphenylene sulphide is difficult to dye in view of its Dainippon Ink & Chemicals Inc. brownish tint when heated. in Japan has developed a technique for lessening this discolouration, even when the resin is subjected to a temperature of 22o'c, and is able to offer PPS compounds in five colours: red, green, blue, white, and yellow, including glass fibre These coloured compounds find application reinforced grades. in the electrical/electronics sector.
NEW ARAMID FIBRES
Du Pont has introduced a new family of para-aramid fibres tradeThe HT type is said to have a 20% named KEVLAR HT, and HM. Type HM increase in specific strength over existing grades. has a 40% higher stiffness or modulus.
Cont./......
ADDITIVES POLYMERS
FOR
o 1887 Eleevier Science Publishers B.V.. Amsterdam./87/$0.00 + 2.20 No part of this publication may be reproduced. stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise. without the prior permission of the publishers. (Readers in the U.S.A. - please see special regulations listed on back cover.)
STABILIZERS IN THE EEC
A new study from Frost & Sullivan assesses the markets for heat and light stabilizers in the EEC. It predicts that W. Germany, the largest producer, will in fact show the lowest growth rates, while France will show a high consumption increase. Consumption of these stabilizers will be strongly influenced by the rapid growth of polypropylene (expected to grow by 7%/year in the EEC). Of the 3,100 tonnes of UV stabilizers used in 1986 in this sector, about four-fifths was used in polypropylene. The market for heat stabilizers for PVC is not expected to grow beyond its present total since PVC sales are showing a slight decline at present. The HALS are predicted to be the fastest growing of the UV stabilizers, and barium/ zinc, calcium/zinc, and organotins will overtake the lead compounds in the heat stabilizer sector.
COMPANY
NEWS
SCHULMAN PLASTICS COMPOUNDING FACILITIES
This company was founded in 1928, and is today one of the world's leading suppliers of high performance masterbatches and engineering plastics compounds. It operates seven production units in North America and W. Europe. The company's products include POLYBATCH concentrates, POLYMAN ABS, POLYFORT reinforced compounds, SCHULAMID nylons, POLYFLAM fire retardant compounds, FORMION ethylene compounds and POLYVIN PVC compounds. About half of its U.S. activities relates to masterbatch production, mainly for the packaging sector.
COLOURINC OF PPS
Polyphenylene sulphide is difficult to dye in view of its Dainippon Ink & Chemicals Inc. brownish tint when heated. in Japan has developed a technique for lessening this discolouration, even when the resin is subjected to a temperature of 22o'c, and is able to offer PPS compounds in five colours: red, green, blue, white, and yellow, including glass fibre These coloured compounds find application reinforced grades. in the electrical/electronics sector.
NEW ARAMID FIBRES
Du Pont has introduced a new family of para-aramid fibres tradeThe HT type is said to have a 20% named KEVLAR HT, and HM. Type HM increase in specific strength over existing grades. has a 40% higher stiffness or modulus.
Cont./......
ADDITIVES POLYMERS
FOR
o 1887 Eleevier Science Publishers B.V.. Amsterdam./87/$0.00 + 2.20 No part of this publication may be reproduced. stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise. without the prior permission of the publishers. (Readers in the U.S.A. - please see special regulations listed on back cover.)