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Impact modifier
Vol. 19, No. 4, Page 13
IMPACT HODIPIJXR
An impact modifier and processing aid for PVC compounds is covered in a data sheet from Nova Polymers Inc., Evansville, Ind., 47715. A physical-property data chart shows Izod impact strength achieved from adding increasing percentages of the modifier.
FIRE RETARDANTS
Fire retardants are described in a literature folder from Dover Chemical Corp., Dover, Ohio 44622. Product specifications and suggested formulations are included for chlorinated paraffins and chlorinated/brominated ‘organics. Peformance tables list flameretardancy ratings, chemical compositions, and critical physical properties. Major materials are cross-referenced by categories.
CARBON BLACKS
Carbon black forms and grades are listed together with the principal properties and applications of each in a brochure available from Cabot Corp., Waltham, Mass., 02254.
COMPANY NEWS DAVAR PLASTICS
This company, based in Kent (UK) was acquired by Gabriel Chemie of Austria some four years ago. It now specialises in colour masterbatch production, and will also be introducing all of Gabriel Chemie products into the UK sector, which include fire retardants, blowing agents and UV absorbers. The Davan Plastics range of masterbatches are marketed under the name Unimax.
MERGER
Croxton & Garry Ltd., in the UK,a manufacturer and distributor of fillers and polymer additives,has merged with the Industrial Minerals Division of Blue Circle Industries plc, a manufacturer of calcium carbonate, creating a company with annual turnover approaching 2.50 million ($92.5 million). The new business will continue to operate as Croxton & Carry, but it will be owned jointly by Blue Circle and Pluess-Staufer AG, Croxton & Garry's Swiss parent. Production and sale of Blue Circle's "Snowcal" calcium carbonates and other industrial minerals will be carried out by Croxton & Garry.
ACQUISITION
The Performance Products Division of Hydro Polymers, the UK subsidiary of Norway's Norsk Hydro, has acquired the mineral filled polypropylene compound and non-coloured additive masterbatch business of Richburn Plastics. Cont./......
ADDITIVES FOR POLYMERS
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1999 Wsevler Science Publisbem lid., England./SB/SO.O9 + 2.20 No pat of tiis publication may bee reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted bgzmy form or by any means, electronic, mecfwdcaf, photocopying. reccording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publishers. (Readers in the USA. - please see special regulations listed on back cover.)
IMPACT HODIPIJXR
An impact modifier and processing aid for PVC compounds is covered in a data sheet from Nova Polymers Inc., Evansville, Ind., 47715. A physical-property data chart shows Izod impact strength achieved from adding increasing percentages of the modifier.
FIRE RETARDANTS
Fire retardants are described in a literature folder from Dover Chemical Corp., Dover, Ohio 44622. Product specifications and suggested formulations are included for chlorinated paraffins and chlorinated/brominated ‘organics. Peformance tables list flameretardancy ratings, chemical compositions, and critical physical properties. Major materials are cross-referenced by categories.
CARBON BLACKS
Carbon black forms and grades are listed together with the principal properties and applications of each in a brochure available from Cabot Corp., Waltham, Mass., 02254.
COMPANY NEWS DAVAR PLASTICS
This company, based in Kent (UK) was acquired by Gabriel Chemie of Austria some four years ago. It now specialises in colour masterbatch production, and will also be introducing all of Gabriel Chemie products into the UK sector, which include fire retardants, blowing agents and UV absorbers. The Davan Plastics range of masterbatches are marketed under the name Unimax.
MERGER
Croxton & Garry Ltd., in the UK,a manufacturer and distributor of fillers and polymer additives,has merged with the Industrial Minerals Division of Blue Circle Industries plc, a manufacturer of calcium carbonate, creating a company with annual turnover approaching 2.50 million ($92.5 million). The new business will continue to operate as Croxton & Carry, but it will be owned jointly by Blue Circle and Pluess-Staufer AG, Croxton & Garry's Swiss parent. Production and sale of Blue Circle's "Snowcal" calcium carbonates and other industrial minerals will be carried out by Croxton & Garry.
ACQUISITION
The Performance Products Division of Hydro Polymers, the UK subsidiary of Norway's Norsk Hydro, has acquired the mineral filled polypropylene compound and non-coloured additive masterbatch business of Richburn Plastics. Cont./......
ADDITIVES FOR POLYMERS
0
1999 Wsevler Science Publisbem lid., England./SB/SO.O9 + 2.20 No pat of tiis publication may bee reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted bgzmy form or by any means, electronic, mecfwdcaf, photocopying. reccording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publishers. (Readers in the USA. - please see special regulations listed on back cover.)