Mineral filled polypropylene housing for lawn mower

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SLIP AGENT/MODIFIER/RELEASE POLYDIS TR 131 Erucamide Struktol Co.

AGENT

PRODUCT DMIAILS

Offers low colour and low odour. Can be used as a slip agent in polyolefin films, as a modifier in several polymer systems, and as a release agent in colour concentrates and printing inks.

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CROSSLlNKlNG AGENT FOR ADHESlVES DESMODUR DA Water-emulsifiable polyisocyanate Bayer

PRODUCT DETAILS

Suitable for crosslinking, dispersion adhesives e.g. polyurethane, polyvinyl acetate and polyacrylate.

APPLICATIONS Solo Kleinmotoren in W. Germany is using a 30% mineral-filled MINERAL FILLED POLYPROPYLENE HOUSING and elastomer-modified polypropylene for the housing of a petroldriven lawn mower. It replaces ABS and ASA for this application. FOR LAWN MOWER The material, from lC1, is designated X3OS 750.

MARKETS FIRE RETARDANCY OF POLYMERS IN EUROPE

An interim report to participants in Rapra Technoeconomics investigation project into "Polymers, Fire & Combustibility" suggests that 'in the next ten years, most end-use sectors will be affected by a progressive tightening of European standards and regulations governing the exposure of polymers to fire.' The project will look in detail at the European market for fire retardant compounds and the additives and materials involved. Rapra believes that the changes outlined in the Polymers and Fire Combustibility report will materially affect the market for compounds and fire retardant additives.

DEGRADABLE PLASTICS

A report by Freedonia suggests that the demand for degradable plastics in the US could rise from a demand level in 1987 of' 23,000 tons/year to 340,000 tons/year in 1992. The report forecasts that nearly 15% of consumer plastics wastes will be degradable by 1992 as against only 1% in 1987. Factors that will influence this rise include environmental legislation, new regulatory actions and changing consumer attitudes. It is suggested that, should this rise materialise, then major polymer proCont./......

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