New developments in antimicrobial additives for plastics are providing a much needed additional weapon against the spread of Healthcare associated infections. Alex Jones of Wells Plastics highlights some of these developments and discusses what to consider when selecting the best system for a particular application.
The plastics additives industry is built on a mix of technical prowess, production expertise and commercial know-how. In the current disruptive economic climate maximizing the value of this mix can make the difference between mere survival or preparing for future growth. Industry insiders James and Ann Innes of Flame Retardants Associates, Inc. and Robert Leeuwendal of Haig Barrett, Inc. make the case for what the plastics additives industry can do to capitalize better on knowledge and to improve competitive advantage.
Testing equipment suppliers have developed new instruments and features that improve accuracy and reproducibility as well as cost-efficiency for mechanical testing in plastics compounding laboratories. Jennifer Markarian reports for Plastics Additives & Compounding.
When improving the conductivity of polymer compounds carbon blacks offer good performance and economy. However, there are a number of things that need to be taken into consideration. N. Probst, C. Van Bellingen and H. Van den Bergh of Timcal outline the essentials in compounding with conductive carbon blacks.
The NPE 2009 trade show for the plastics industry takes place on 22–26 June in Chicago, USA. Plastics Additives & Compounding takes a look at some of the materials and equipment on show for compounders and other users of plastics additives.
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