Prospector Resin Blend
October 4, 2006 |
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As a Member you receive benefits that extend beyond accessing datasheets in Prospector. In this issue we have an exclusive announcement that you'll hear long before non-members and the press find out!
Have you ever tried to find out who distributes the plastic you're looking to buy? Now you can with Prospector's Property Search. Finding the answer is just a few mouse-clicks!
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Your IDES Team
The 10-Minute Coffee Break
Grab a cup of Joe and join us for short, 10 minute complimentary educational webinars on polymer selection! Topics we'll be covering during the next 3 weeks include:
Who Distributes This Plastic? New!
There has never been an efficient way to learn which companies distribute the plastics you need to buy - that is until now!
How to Search Plastics - Fast!
Learn tips and tricks to use Prospector's Quick Search to find plastics fast.
Comparing Plastics
In this tutorial, not only will you learn how to compare plastics side-by-side, but you'll also learn key characteristics to look for when comparing resins.
How to Find Alternative Plastics
Replacing discontinued plastics or finding lower cost alternative plastics doesn't have to be hard. This seminar provides the answers on how to quickly find possible alternatives without picking up the phone!
Glow-in-the-Dark Compound Helps Make Safety Stylish
A new generation of brighter and longer glowing GITD (glow-in-the-dark) compounds use light stable pigments that do not fade, and without significant reduction in mechanical performance.
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Updated Resin Pricing Report
On October 2nd, we updated the Resin Pricing Report. Since launching the report on June 10, 2005 there have been 580 resin buyers who have submitted the actual price they've paid for plastic.
A special thank you to those who are actively participating in this ongoing project! We're working to improve this report and invite you to send your suggestions to us.
View the full report.
Plastics Industry Headlines
Ciba Specialty Chemicals introduces next generation clarifier for polypropylene
Official opening of the new European headquarters of Lustran Polymers in Tarragona
Thermoplastics Report
'Degradable' Plastics Usage Will Jump by 17% Annually.
This forecast by Freedonia will take consumption of such biodegradable/compostable, photodegradable, and other degradable polymers to 500 million lb in 2010 in the U.S., having a value of US$610 million. This is up from just 121 million lb in 2000.
Conductive Thermoplastic "Optical Hoods" for Circuit Boards Replace Metal.
Optical hoods are tiny, wedge-shaped shields manufactured by Extrusion Technologies, Inc., which deflect laser light from sensitive printed circuit board components.
Conductive "Noryl GTX’ for Powder Coating Will Eliminate Need for Conductive Primer.
"Powder coating is a fast growing technology due to its environmental benefits, particularly the elimination of solvents and related compounds that are emitted into the air in conventional liquid paint," explains Christine Murner, ecomagination leader, GE Plastics. Powder coating also saves money by eliminating the waste of overspray.
New Color-Design Software Links CAD Drawings to OEM, Molder, and Ampacet.
This ‘Kaleid-A-Vision’ tool especially targets plastics packaging designers. The collaborative 3-D color design software accelerates color selection process for plastic bottles. It interconnects all decision makers so real-time visualization can be used to apply colors, surface textures, labels and special effects to CAD drawings.
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