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The article presents report on understanding plastic repair with adhesives, repair adhesive products specifically formulated to be used on plastic for more than cosmetic repairs are offering straightforward solutions. It adds that making plastic repairs with adhesives is relatively simple, but it is important to understand the product being used and to carefully follow instructions to guarantee the best results and best way to use plastic repair products is to work with a reputable supplier.

The article discusses the policies implemented by the U.S. government on recycling and testing plastics and materials with plastics components. It mentions the updates on ASTM D790 focused on the verification requirements for measuremet or the deflectometers. It cites tips on the choice for proper strain measurement device.

This section offers news briefs on the plastics additives industry. Supplier Hanil E-Hwa, a global supplier of interior automotive plastic trim components, has achieved weight reductions of five to 13 percent in a number of components by replacing talc filler with glass bubbles in a polypropylene compound from 3M. Clariant has introduced new color masterbatches that are formulated for use in biopolymer applications. The plastics additives division of BASF claims that its CGX UVA 006 is the best performing ultraviolet (UV) absorber for plastics.

The article reports that compounders are looking for ways to improve their competitiveness. According to research by Applied Market Information, most of European compounders buy ready-to-use compounds rather than mixing additives, fillers and colorants. Grafe Color project manager J. Carlos Caro said that oil prices affect the cost of polymers. Holland Colours European sales manager Mark Edwards said that compounders cut cost and improve competitiveness by buying higher concentration of materials.

Provides information on additives used in the plastics industry. Inclusion of an endothermic agent called Spectatrech FM3061H from Equistar Chemicals LP; DuPont Dow Elastomers' Viton Free-Flow self-cleaning and rapid conditioning fluoroelastomer processing aids.

The article reports on the developments in various additive categories over the year of 2009. In the aesthetic property modifiers category, it notes the nGrain technology launched by Americhem Inc. and Ampacet Corp.'s chrome-alternative color masterbatch. Meanwhile, BIOtech Products LLC developed the additive BIOchem for the reduction of stress in the landfill. Another was the polymer additive Microgels developed by Lanxess Corp., which is said to improve thermoplastic and elastomeric materials.

The article focuses on the recycling issues in the use of polypropylene plastic. Scott Saunders, general manager of KW Plastics, has innovated ways on how to recycle polypropylene. It states that the KW plant in Alaska has already initiated the conversion of polypropylene in to pellets that are further processed into paint containers and molded products. It also discusses how Saunders, with his company, takes responsibility on the recycling process in the community they operate in.

The author reflects on the annual report, which focuses on member value, communications, and global growth, for the Society of Plastics Engineers. The author stated that SPE members will have the access to Wiley InterScience online. She adds that SPE has completed a usability study, and website redesign for the improvement of their on-line media. It also presents a calendar of congresses and conventions on plastics engineering for 2008.

The article surveys developments in several plastics additive categories by describing specific products developed in 2006. These include aesthetic property modifiers, antimicrobials, fillers, reinforcement and impact modifiers, flame retardants, nucleating agents, processing aids, pest repellents, stabilizers, and surface property modifiers.

Reports on the manufacture of products by the United States plastics additives industry to improve the appearance, processability and performance of polymers. Differentiation of plastics products by developments in aesthetic property modifiers; Growth of demand for flame retardancy; Use of additives to extend the shelf life of contents in transparent packaging.

Reports on the prospects for a recovery in the U.S. plastics additive industry with support from technological innovations and geographic diversification. Effects of depression in the plastics industry over several years on the plastics additives sector; Volumes in the polyolefin additives market; Innovations in the industry.

Reports on the plastic additives industry. Accounts on the global market performance of plastic additives; Value of plasticizers in the industry; Provisions of agreement on value-added plastic-additives to clients. INSET: Designer plastics..

Discusses the transformation of plastic additive industry from specialty market into commodity traits. Information on plastics additives industry; Details on several acquisitions in the industry; Market performance of the industry.

The article focuses on the challenges of the plastic additives manufacturers in view of the bans and restrictions on the use of many plastic additives because of their danger to health and the environment. It states that bans and restrictions on a range of plastic additives such as flame retardants and phthalates have been introduced in Europe and North America. It mentions that manufacturers are developing new additives that are safer and more environmentally friendly than existing products.

The article reports on gains made by the global plastics additives industry in the first half of 2006. A study from Townsend Polymer Services and Information confirm the beginnings of a turnaround after a period of economic slowdown in the plastics market. Resin demand will continue to be the most important factor affecting the consumption level of additives. Globally, polypropylene, LLDPE, HDPE, and the engineering resins are projected to show above-average growth rates through 2009.

Provides information on the financial condition of the United States plastic additives manufacturers as of July 2001. Estimated prices and sales earnings of plastic additives manufacturers; List of chemical additives in the market; Rates of electric supply and raw materials; Discussion on polyoelfins antioxidants; Environmental regulations in the industry.

Reports on the signs of improvement in the plastics additives market. Plastics additives consumption in Asia Pacific; Three main groups of plastics additives; Plastics additives group with the highest growth rates; Largest manufacturer of plastics additives.

The article discusses the applications of chemical foaming agents (CFA) in the plastic industry. Among the resins typically foamed using CFA are polyolefins, polystyrene, PVC, ABS, and polycarbonate. These materials are foamed in a wide variety of processes such as extrusion and coextrusion, injection molding, structural foam molding, direct gas operations and rotational molding. CFA offers various advantages, including weight or density reduction.

The article provides information on the uses of the additive antistatics. Antistatic agents are used to eliminate or reduce the effect of static charges. Several methods of testing the effectiveness of antistatic agents that are used within the various industries that require antistatic properties are discussed.

The article presents information on additive solutions offered for PET applications. Gabriel-Chemie has developed an acetaldehyde scavenger additive masterbatch which can be used as an additive to limit the effects of acetaldehyde. Chain extender is capable of upgrading the quality of PET recyclate.

Focuses on enhancement drive and legislation plastic additives. New developments of antioxidants in the next few years; Innovations from NOR- hindered amine light stabilizers; Ban on the use of penta- and octa-polybrominated diphenyl ether FR after 2008.

Examines the status of the market for plastics additives in 2002. Significant decline in volume; Global consumption in 2001; Projections that demand in North America and Europe will grow through 2006; Brightest prospects seen for light stabilizers and coupling, nucleating and clarifying agents; Long fiber reinforcement promising to be a big growth area for coupling agents.

Provides information on the competition between Ciba Specialty Chemicals and Great Lakes Chemical in the plastics additives industry. Financial information on the two companies; Description of plastic additives being introduced by the companies; Future outlook for the plastics additives industry; Comments from a number of persons on their views of the industry. INSET: Defining the market.