Polymer Formulation Insight

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July 29th, 2010

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Introducing Channels on Key Areas of Polymer Formulation
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Specific channels, updated on a regular basis, have been released online to better cover the main areas of Polymer
Formulation:

- Additives for Packaging
- Biobased Solutions
- Bioplastics Formulation
- Innovation on Flame Retardants
- Formulations & Transparency
- PVC & Sustainability
- Surface Modification

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*** LATEST INNOVATIONS SELECTED BY SPECIALCHEM'S EXPERTS:
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Flame Retardants for PLA
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4792

Natural Fiber/Polymer Composites
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4791

Production of Nanocomposite Material
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4790

Fire-Resistant Plasticizer for the Plastics
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4789

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*** LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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TechnoCompound to Supply 60K MT/yr of Long-Glass Fiber PP by 2011
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4807

European PP Fiber Market Makes a Lead: Research and Markets Report
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4806

Morgan Impresores to Distribute Ingeo™ Biopolymer in Chile
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4803

India Gets its First Manufacturing Unit to Develop Biodegradable Products
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4802

Rigid PVC Profile Compound Meets Stringent Flammability Test
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4801

Researchers Fabricate Photoluminescent Small Glass Capsules Used as Fluorescent Reagents
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4799

US Energy Dept. Announces Six Projects to Convert Captured CO2 Emissions into Useful Products
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4798

Teknor Apex Expands Capacity for Rigid PVC Compounds and Flexible Vinyls®
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4794

Evonik Acquires the Polyurethane Additives Business of BYK-Chemie
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4793

BYK Adds Two New Anti-Foaming Additives in its Portfolio
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4788

Braskem Gets Definitive Operating License for Green Ethylene Plant
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4785

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*** COMMUNITY PULSE:
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On-going Opinion Space: "What are the next restrictions & regulations on Flame Retardants?"
Post your comments, and interact with your peers as well
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4703

Click'N Vote presently running: "Among the given innovative manufacturing processes which one do you need to increase your expertise in?"
More than 120 votes already submitted! Vote and see the latest results
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/cnv/?id=144

Latest Community Insight: "Old-basics still apply to increase the use of Biopolymers"
Read this report, and post your comments
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/ed/?id=4706

Member's post on:

+ "What are the next restrictions & regulations on Flame Retardants?":
"Users of Halogenated Flame retardant are unaware of the availability of the optional..."
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/react/?post=715
By vikram kothari - Anan Chem Ltd.

+ "Halogen-free flame-retarded epoxy resins":
"This is a very interesting paper that further exemplifies the growing global trend to replace halogenated..."
>>> http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/rd/react/?post=712
By Ronald Myers - Myers Consulting Services.

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