A new study found that use of plastics has four times less of an environmental cost than using alternative materials. The study examined alternatives such as glass, tin or aluminum and took into account ocean damage, end-of-life management, transportation, production and material and energy recovery costs and impact. It was found that although the cost... Read more »
Dibasic acid mixtures ranging in length from C10 to C12 (Sebacic Acid, Dodecanedioic Acid (DDDA) and Undecanedioic Acid) can be formulated as an amine salt concentrate for a variety of corrosion inhibition applications. This mixture creates a strong protective layer of inhibition on a metal surface and is especially effective at ferrous corrosion protection for... Read more »
North American PVC resin prices increased in June, with strong activity in the construction sector sited as the reason for the increase. The price increase of an average of 2 cents per pound made for the third increase in just four months. While the U.S. housing market continues to recover from the recession of 2008... Read more »
Since the beginning of this year, the state of California has listed Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) on its Prop 65 list which requires additional labels on products found to expose users to amounts above the established No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) of 146 micrograms per day of DINP when sold in the state of California. At... Read more »
