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News Release from: Smithers Rapra
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 21 April 2004
Report examines PVC compounds and
processing
PVC is one of the most widely used plastics in the world, and now a new report looks at sustainability and other issues faced by the PVC industry.
PVC is one of the most widely used plastics in the world, and now a new report looks at sustainability and other issues faced by the PVC industry Despite the fact that PVC is a well established material, the market continues to grow and it has adapted well to the demands of the 21st century
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 4 Aug 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The latest Rapra Review Report, "PVC compounds and processing", covers additives, processing, fabrication and treatment, health and safety, the PVC market and compounding methods.
This report considers in some detail the health and environmental aspects of PVC.
The polymer has been under attack for a number of years due to its chlorine content and some of the specific additives used in its formulation.
The industry has spent a lot of time defending its existence and tackling sustainability issues.
"PVC compounds and processing" focuses on areas of concern and the effects PVC has on health and the environment.
The industry has been proactive in reviewing practices and undertaking research into reducing the risks of PVC.
Also considered in this report is compounding and processing technology.
There are many different ways of processing PVC including; calendaring, injection moulding, extrusion, stretch blow moulding, rotational moulding, dip moulding and slush moulding.
The fabrication and treatment of PVC are also covered in this review.
"PVC compounds and processing" will be of interest to PVC users, compounders, processors, recyclers and manufacturers.
This accessible report will be of use to all levels of the PVC industry.
The review is accompanied by over 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database, to facilitate further reading on this subject.
A subject index and a company index are included.
Stuart Patrick is the Chairman of the PVC committee for the IOM3, a Chartered Chemist and a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
He has spent 23 years in the PVC additives business and has been involved in technical services and research and development with Azko Nobel/Akcros Chemicals.
He is currently carrying out sustainability research at IPTME in Loughborough.
"PVC compounds and processing" retails at GBP 85 (plus postage and packaging) and is available from Rapra Technology.
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