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New Market Research Report on Global and China Biodegradable Plastics Industry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global and China Biodegradable Plastics Industry Report, 2012-2015

From Report Linker 20 Apr 2013

New Non-Phthalate Plasticizer Product for the Medical Market from Eastman

Eastman Chemical Company invites attendees and members of the media to visit Booth 401 at CleanMed in Boston, April 24 to 26. At the show, Eastman will be introducing a new plasticizer product designed specifically for the medical market.

From Eastman 20 Apr 2013

NRL-Developed Phthalonitrile-Based Polymeric Composites Exhibit Superior Properties for Marine and Aerospace Applications

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Chemistry Division scientists have developed a second generation, cost-effective polyetheretherketone (PEEK)-like phthalonitrile-resin demonstrating superior high temperature and flammability properties for use in numerous marine, aerospace and domestic applications.

18 Apr 2013

Innovative Chemical Process Transforms Waste Sulfur into New Lightweight Plastic

A new chemical process can transform waste sulfur into a lightweight plastic that may improve batteries for electric cars, reports a University of Arizona-led team. The new plastic has other potential uses, including optical uses.

15 Apr 2013

Electrically Conductive, Polyurethane-Based Adhesive Demonstrates Flexibility and Room Temperature Cure

Adhesives specialists Intertronics are delighted to announce availability of Polytec PU 1000, an electrically conductive polyurethane which addresses applications in die attach, bonding of components in hybrid circuit applications and surface mount technology (SMT); areas where silver filled electrically conductive adhesives have been used for many decades. Usually such adhesives are epoxy-based, two-component or premixed and frozen single-component systems, but now the Polytec PU 1000 polyurethane solution provides an alternative with many advantages, including flexibility and room temperature cure.

From INTERTRONICS 12 Apr 2013

DuPont Surlyn 3Dtechnology Utilized in Kanebo’s New RMK Firming Essence Packaging

The new RMK firming essence from Kanebo, an Asian brand for high-end cosmetic goods, steps out to the market in an elegant flacon having an inner shape made of HDPE overmolded by DuPont™ Surlyn® by using the DuPont Surlyn® 3Dtechnology. The technology Surlyn® 3D – the D’s stand for Design, Decoration and Depth – was chosen to give the flacon a thick wall, high-glossy luxurious appearance with a sensitive haptic.

10 Apr 2013

Researchers Discover Unexpected Side Product of Polymer Synthesis

Chemical Engineering Professor Tim Bender and Post-Doctoral Fellow Benoit Lessard's discovery of an unexpected side product of polymer synthesis could have implications for the manufacture of commercial polymers used in sealants, adhesives, toys and even medical implants, the researchers say.

8 Apr 2013

University of Toronto Researchers Discover Unexpected Side Product in Polymer Synthesis

6 Apr 2013

Report on Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market from Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market - by Types (Orthophthalic, Isophthalic, DCPD), Industries (Building & Constructions, Automotive, Pipes & Tanks, Marine, Wind Energy, Electrical & Electronics) & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 6 Apr 2013

Applied Plastics' PTFE Natural Extrusion Mandrels Ensure I.D. Quality of Catheter Tubing

Applied Plastics Co., Inc. is offering a broad range of Teflon® coated stainless steel or nitinol anti-stick forming mandrels that can be supplied cut-to-length for fuse welding and tipping operations.

From Applied Plastics Co., Inc. 3 Apr 2013

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