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Carrier for high-temperature masterbatches
Additives for Polymers
June 1994
allow film producers to operate at higher temperatures with low volatility giving improved efficiency. The grade provides the same tinting strength and blue undertone as the Ti-Pure R-103 products - producing bright, clean whites. Contact: Du Pont (UK) Ltd, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Hertjordshire, HP2 7DP, UK. Tel: +44-442-218500. Fax: ~44-442-24~~63.
Reddish-yellow pigments for plastics New reddish-yellow pigments from BASF are said to be low dusting and very easy to pour. Designated Sicotan Gelb K201 lFG, 2107FG, 211 IFG and 2112FG, the pigments are claimed to be compatible with all thermoplastics and their colour characteristics and intensities are identical to corresponding S&tan powders which are available from the company . Contan: BASF UK Ltd, PO Box 4, Earl Road, Cheadle Hubne, Cheshire, SK8 SQG, UK. Tel: -1-44-61-485-6222. Fax: +44-M488-4258.
Antistatic
polymers
Cabot Plastics Cablec 3371 is said to permanently dissipate static electricity and is designed to meet CECC 00015 for safe handling areas. It is said to work in areas of low humidity. Cabot Plastics has also introduced a new material (unspecified) which is designed to give EMI shielding within complex injection moulded shapes. This is an ‘alternative to secondary treatments such as conductive paints’, says Cabot. There are eight new materials in the range including black and white ABS-based, a natural PP and a black ABS’PC blend. Flame retardant versions are also available, says the company. Contact: Cabot Plastics Ltd, Gate Street, Dukin~e~, Cheshire, SK16 4RV, UK. Tel: +44-61-33~~-5~5~. Fax: i- 44-6~-308-~~41.
Q1994 Elsevier Science Ltd
Carrier for high-temperature masterbatches Ethylene butyl acrylate copolymer powders from Elf Ato~hem’s Lotryl range can be used for high-temperature carriers as masterbatches. Typical application is in masterbatches for adding to nylons, where polyolefin carriers are prone to degradation crosslinking when processing and/or temperatures in excess of 220°C are used. Contact: Elf Atochem, La Defense 10, Cedex 42, F-92091 Paris la Defense, France. Tel: ~33~~-8080. Fax: +33-4%0-83%.
Fillers and extenders for plastics According to a recently-released study from Business Communications Company Inc entitled “Fillers and Extenders for Plastics”, approximately 4.9 billion lbs. of fillers and extenders (mineral, synthetic and organicbased materials) were used by the US plastics industry in 1993, valued at almost $1.2 billion, Growth rates will increase with the expansion of existing fillers into new applications to meet specific demands and by increased use in custom blended plastics as property enhancers. By 1998, an estimated 5.8 billion lbs. of fillers and extenders will be used, valued at about $1.5 billion. With regard to consumption volume, calcium carbonate dominates the mineral-based fillers. However, tit~ium dioxide, magnesium hydroxide, wollastonite, mica and calcium sulphate fillers will experience the most rapid growth. Titanium dioxide will see exceptional growth as a result of new markets and increased usage in packaging and consumer durables. Rising demand for magnesium hydroxide arises from its use as an alternative to halogenated flame retarding and smoke suppressing systems, calcium sulphate continues to become more competitive as a
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June 1994
allow film producers to operate at higher temperatures with low volatility giving improved efficiency. The grade provides the same tinting strength and blue undertone as the Ti-Pure R-103 products - producing bright, clean whites. Contact: Du Pont (UK) Ltd, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Hertjordshire, HP2 7DP, UK. Tel: +44-442-218500. Fax: ~44-442-24~~63.
Reddish-yellow pigments for plastics New reddish-yellow pigments from BASF are said to be low dusting and very easy to pour. Designated Sicotan Gelb K201 lFG, 2107FG, 211 IFG and 2112FG, the pigments are claimed to be compatible with all thermoplastics and their colour characteristics and intensities are identical to corresponding S&tan powders which are available from the company . Contan: BASF UK Ltd, PO Box 4, Earl Road, Cheadle Hubne, Cheshire, SK8 SQG, UK. Tel: -1-44-61-485-6222. Fax: +44-M488-4258.
Antistatic
polymers
Cabot Plastics Cablec 3371 is said to permanently dissipate static electricity and is designed to meet CECC 00015 for safe handling areas. It is said to work in areas of low humidity. Cabot Plastics has also introduced a new material (unspecified) which is designed to give EMI shielding within complex injection moulded shapes. This is an ‘alternative to secondary treatments such as conductive paints’, says Cabot. There are eight new materials in the range including black and white ABS-based, a natural PP and a black ABS’PC blend. Flame retardant versions are also available, says the company. Contact: Cabot Plastics Ltd, Gate Street, Dukin~e~, Cheshire, SK16 4RV, UK. Tel: +44-61-33~~-5~5~. Fax: i- 44-6~-308-~~41.
Q1994 Elsevier Science Ltd
Carrier for high-temperature masterbatches Ethylene butyl acrylate copolymer powders from Elf Ato~hem’s Lotryl range can be used for high-temperature carriers as masterbatches. Typical application is in masterbatches for adding to nylons, where polyolefin carriers are prone to degradation crosslinking when processing and/or temperatures in excess of 220°C are used. Contact: Elf Atochem, La Defense 10, Cedex 42, F-92091 Paris la Defense, France. Tel: ~33~~-8080. Fax: +33-4%0-83%.
Fillers and extenders for plastics According to a recently-released study from Business Communications Company Inc entitled “Fillers and Extenders for Plastics”, approximately 4.9 billion lbs. of fillers and extenders (mineral, synthetic and organicbased materials) were used by the US plastics industry in 1993, valued at almost $1.2 billion, Growth rates will increase with the expansion of existing fillers into new applications to meet specific demands and by increased use in custom blended plastics as property enhancers. By 1998, an estimated 5.8 billion lbs. of fillers and extenders will be used, valued at about $1.5 billion. With regard to consumption volume, calcium carbonate dominates the mineral-based fillers. However, tit~ium dioxide, magnesium hydroxide, wollastonite, mica and calcium sulphate fillers will experience the most rapid growth. Titanium dioxide will see exceptional growth as a result of new markets and increased usage in packaging and consumer durables. Rising demand for magnesium hydroxide arises from its use as an alternative to halogenated flame retarding and smoke suppressing systems, calcium sulphate continues to become more competitive as a
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