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  • Vinyl Misconceptions
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    Despite its wide acceptance, vinyl is a somewhat misunderstood material. Some of the misconceptions associated with vinyl are dealt with.
  • Vinyl: 10 Key Facts
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    Some interesting facts on vinyl such as where it is used, where it comes from, production efficiency, incineration and emissions, recycling, additives, dioxin production, fire performance and...
  • Vinyl - Benefits and Safety
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    The simple answer to the question "is vinyl safe?" is yes. It even has medical applications. Scientists have also failed to find a link between vinyl chloride and human illnesses such as liver cancer.
  • Vinyl (Poly Vinyl Chloride) and Dioxins
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    Dioxins are a family of chemicals often formed by the combustion of chlorine containing materials. Although global dioxin levels have declined since the 70's, PVC production has increased.
  • An Introduction to Vinyl
    Article - 25 Oct 2001
    A complete overview on vinyl including history, what it is, where it comes from, environmental issues, health aspects, dioxin emissions, additives, plasticisers, stabilisers, properties and...
  • Magnetic Ink Utilization in Recycling Efforts
    Article - 1 Dec 2021
    Achieving a fully circular economy with maximum recycling is important for the future of sustainable manufacturing. Unfortunately, packaging often hinders recycling efforts because it contains...
  • Puncture Impact Testing for Packaging Materials
    Article - 12 Sep 2003
    Impact damage is probably the most common type of damage encountered by packaging. This article describes the design of a device designed to measure impact strength of packaging materials in the...
  • Plastics Produced from Renewable Sources Such as Corn Gaining in Popularity - News Item
    Article - 4 Sep 2003
    A biopolymer manufactured by Cargill Dow is gaining in popularity. Manufactured from corn, a renewable resource, it offers several advantages over petroleum-based polymers. The advantages and...
  • Smart Blending Technology for Polymers Developed by Clemson University - News Item
    Article - 15 Sep 2003
    Researchers at Clemson University have developed a "smart blending" process for producing polymers. It has been designed to optimise the properties of the polymers and offers improved performance by...
  • Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy - A Tool for Understanding the Deterioration of Plastics
    Article - 9 Jul 2002
    Fourier Transform infrared is a useful tool for investigating the deformation of polymers. It has been used for a conservation tool for extremely old plastic items, as well as looking at degradation...

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