Plastics Additives: The Global Market

Plastics Additives: The Global Market published by BCC Research in June, 2009. This report consists of 286 pages and the price starts from US $ 4850.

Introduction

Abstract

REPORT HIGHTLIGHTS

The global market for plastics additives is expected to increase from $36.2 billion in 2008 to an estimated $37.4 billion in 2009, and $45.8 billion in 2014, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. Property modifiers have the largest share of the market, worth $18.2 billion in 2008 and an estimated $18.7 billion in 2009. This is expected to increase at a CAGR of 4.1% to reach $22.9 billion in 2014. The property stabilizers segment is the second largest, generating $12.1 billion in 2008 and an estimated $12.6 billion in 2009. This segment should reach $15.4 billion in 2014, for a CAGR of 4.2%.

INTRODUCTION

Every activity in modern life is influenced by plastics and many depend entirely on plastic products. All these plastic products are made from the essential polymer mixed with a complex blend of materials known collectively as additives. Without additives, plastics would not work, but with them plastics can be made safer, cleaner, tougher, and more colorful. Additives cost money, but by reducing production costs and making products last longer, they help in saving money and conserving the world' s precious raw material reserves. In fact, the world today would be a lot less safe, a lot more expensive, and a great deal duller without the additives that turn basic polymers into useful plastics.

STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Additives are the ignored components of plastics. For instance, in discussions of the market success of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polypropylene (PP), the polymers get the most attention, and little credit is given to the plastics additives that enable these products to be as useful as they are. But when environmental and health concerns arise, plastics additives take center stage until the industry finds a way to either replace the troublesome additives with newer types of additives or to prove that the additives in question are essentially harmless. This report intends to bring out the usefulness of various varieties of plastics additives and the market share of each type of additive.

REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY

For any company to succeed in a competitive market, opportunities must be identified from the viewpoint of the company' s strengths. For this, it is necessary to understand the size and growth rate of any opportunity and the competitive atmosphere in which the company exists. This report presents the ideal medium to understand the various exciting and growing opportunities in the field of plastics additives. This report focuses on the available opportunities in this vast area of the ever growing field of plastics additives and how to utilize these opportunities.

SCOPE OF REPORT

The report has been prepared in a simple format that can be easily understood with a number of tables and charts/figures. The report includes a detailed study of applications and global and regional markets for various types of the plastics additives to understand the dynamics of the plastics additives industry, which is based on the additives consumption. The reportalso studies the globalization and consolidation of the plastic processing industry so as to enable the additive manufacturers and suppliers to establish positions in all the major regions.

The report looks into the supply and pricing of raw materials and feedstock of various plastics additives, which has been fluctuating rapidly with the rapid run-up in prices of raw materials and energy.

The report also looks into various aspects of the environmental/regulatory aspects of various plastics additives as these continue to provide opportunities as well as threats to additive suppliers. The report also delves into the supply chain shifts and value migration, which affects additives demand.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This report will help the following personnel mainly responsible for the plastic additive manufacturing, distribution, and supplying business:

• Additive manufacturers
• Additive suppliers
• Additive distributors
• Specialty chemical manufacturers
• Resin manufacturers
• Master-batch suppliers
• Potential market entrants into additive business
• Industry advisers

INFORMATION SOURCES

Both primary and secondary research methods were used in this study. Primary information sources for this market research include individuals within companies, various research organizations, governmental agencies, and trade associations. Additional secondary research sources include databases, trade literature, specialized journals, and government statistics.

Table of Contents

Chapter-1: SUMMARY 2

• SUMMARY 4
• SUMMARY TABLE GLOBAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 5
• SUMMARY FIGURE GLOBAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 5

Chapter-2: OVERVIEW 15

• CONCEPTS IN THE INDUSTRY 6
• IMPORTANCE OF THE INDUSTRY 6
• LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES 6
• LIFE-CYCLE STAGES OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES 7
• TECHNOLOGY LIFE CYCLE 8
• HISTORY OF PLASTICS AND PLASTICS ADDITIVES 8
• BAKELITE 9
• POLYSTYRENE AND PVC 9
• NYLON 9
• ACRYLIC, POLYETHYLENE, ETC. 10
• DEVELOPMENT OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES 11
• RECENT DEVELOPMENT IN PLASTICS ADDITIVES 12
• DEVELOPMENTS IN PLASTIC COLORANTS 12
• DEVELOPMENT OF ANTIMICROBIALS 13
• DEVELOPMENT OF FILLERS, REINFORCEMENTS, AND IMPACT MODIFIERS 13
• DEVELOPMENT OF FLAME RETARDANTS 14
• DEVELOPMENT OF NUCLEATING AGENTS 15
• DEVELOPMENT OF PROCESS AIDS 15
• DEVELOPMENT OF REPELLENTS 16
• DEVELOPMENT OF STABILIZERS 16
• DEVELOPMENT OF SURFACE PROPERTY MODIFIERS 17
• KEY MATERIAL TRENDS IN ADDITIVES 18
• TABLE 1 KEY MATERIAL TRENDS IN ADDITIVES 19
• KEY ENVIRONMENTAL TRENDS IN ADDITIVES 19
• TABLE 2 KEY ENVIRONMENTAL TRENDS IN ADDITIVES 19
• TABLE 2 (CONTINUED) 20

Chapter-3: REGULATORY ISSUES 18

• TABLE 3 GLOBAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES BY VALUE, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 39
• FIGURE 1 GLOBAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES BY VALUE, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 40
• TABLE 4 GLOBAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES BY QUANTITY, THROUGH 2014 (MILLION LBS.) 40
• TABLE 4 (CONTINUED) 41
• FIGURE 2 GLOBAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES BY QUANTITY, 2007-2014 (MILLION LBS.) 41
• REGIONAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES 41
• TABLE 5 REGIONAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES BY VALUE. THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 42
• FIGURE 3 REGIONAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES BY VALUE 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 42
• TABLE 6 REGIONAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES BY QUANTITY THROUGH 2014 (MILLION LBS.) 43
• FIGURE 4 REGIONAL MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES BY QUANTITY, 2007-2014 (MILLION LBS.) 43
• MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN NORTH AMERICA 44
• MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN EUROPE 44
• MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN CHINA 44
• MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC 45
• MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN REST OF WORLD 45
• MARKET FOR PLASTICIZERS 46
• TABLE 7 GLOBAL MARKET FOR PLASTICIZERS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 46
• FIGURE 5 GLOBAL MARKET FOR PLASTICIZERS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 47
• TABLE 8 REGIONAL MARKET FOR PLASTICIZERS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 47
• FIGURE 6 REGIONAL MARKET FOR PLASTICIZERS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 48
• MARKET FOR FLAME RETARDANTS 48
• TABLE 9 GLOBAL MARKET FOR FLAME RETARDANTS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 49
• FIGURE 7 GLOBAL MARKET FOR FLAME RETARDANTS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 49
• TABLE 10 REGIONAL MARKET FOR FLAME RETARDANTS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 50
• FIGURE 8 REGIONAL MARKET FOR FLAME RETARDANTS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 50
• MARKET FOR LIGHT STABILIZERS 50
• TABLE 11 GLOBAL MARKET FOR LIGHT STABILIZERS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 51
• FIGURE 9 GLOBAL MARKET FOR LIGHT STABILIZERS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 51
• TABLE 12 REGIONAL MARKET FOR LIGHT STABILIZERS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 52
• FIGURE 10 REGIONAL MARKET FOR LIGHT STABILIZERS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 52
• MARKET FOR HEAT STABILIZERS 52
• TABLE 13 GLOBAL MARKET FOR HEAT STABILIZERS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 53
• FIGURE 11 GLOBAL MARKET FOR HEAT STABILIZERS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 54
• TABLE 14 REGIONAL MARKET FOR HEAT STABILIZERS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 54
• FIGURE 12 REGIONAL MARKET FOR HEAT STABILIZERS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 55
• MARKET FOR FILLERS 55
• TABLE 15 GLOBAL MARKET FOR FILLERS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 56
• FIGURE 13 GLOBAL MARKET FOR FILLERS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 56
• TABLE 16 REGIONAL MARKET FOR FILLERS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 57
• FIGURE 14 REGIONAL MARKET FOR FILLERS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 57
• MARKET FOR IMPACT MODIFIERS 57
• TABLE 17 GLOBAL MARKET FOR IMPACT MODIFIERS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 58
• FIGURE 15 GLOBAL MARKET FOR IMPACT MODIFIERS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 58
• TABLE 18 REGIONAL MARKET FOR IMPACT MODIFIERS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 59
• FIGURE 16 REGIONAL MARKET FOR IMPACT MODIFIERS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 59
• MARKET FOR ANTIOXIDANTS 59
• TABLE 19 GLOBAL MARKET FOR ANTIOXIDANTS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 60
• FIGURE 17 GLOBAL MARKET FOR ANTIOXIDANTS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 60
• TABLE 20 REGIONAL MARKET FOR ANTIOXIDANTS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 61
• FIGURE 18 REGIONAL MARKET FOR ANTIOXIDANTS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 61
• MARKET FOR COLORANTS 61
• TABLE 21 GLOBAL MARKET FOR COLORANTS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 62
• FIGURE 19 GLOBAL MARKET FOR COLORANTS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 62
• TABLE 22 REGIONAL MARKET FOR COLORANTS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 63
• FIGURE 20 REGIONAL MARKET FOR COLORANTS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 63
• MARKET FOR LUBRICANTS 63
• TABLE 23 GLOBAL MARKET FOR LUBRICANTS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 64
• FIGURE 21 GLOBAL MARKET FOR LUBRICANTS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 64
• TABLE 24 REGIONAL MARKET FOR LUBRICANTS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 65
• FIGURE 22 REGIONAL MARKET FOR LUBRICANTS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 65
• MARKET FOR BLOWING AGENTS 65
• TABLE 25 GLOBAL MARKET FOR BLOWING AGENTS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 66
• FIGURE 23 GLOBAL MARKET FOR BLOWING AGENTS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 66
• TABLE 26 REGIONAL MARKET FOR BLOWING AGENTS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 67
• FIGURE 24 REGIONAL MARKET FOR BLOWING AGENTS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 67
• MARKET FOR BIOCIDES 67
• MARKET FOR BIOCIDES (CONTINUED) 68
• TABLE 27 GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOCIDES, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 69
• FIGURE 25 GLOBAL MARKET FOR BIOCIDES, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 69
• TABLE 28 REGIONAL MARKET FOR BIOCIDES, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 70
• FIGURE 26 REGIONAL MARKET FOR BIOCIDES, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 70
• MARKET FOR ANTI-STATIC AGENTS 70
• TABLE 29 GLOBAL MARKET FOR ANTI-STATIC AGENTS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 71
• FIGURE 27 GLOBAL MARKET FOR ANTI-STATIC AGENTS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 71
• TABLE 30 REGIONAL MARKET FOR ANTI-STATIC AGENTS, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 72
• FIGURE 28 REGIONAL MARKET FOR ANTI-STATIC AGENTS, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 72
• MARKET FOR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PLASTICS ADDITIVES 72
• TABLE 31 GLOBAL MARKET FOR MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIVES, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 73
• FIGURE 29 GLOBALAL MARKET FOR MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIVES, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 73
• TABLE 32 REGIONAL MARKET FOR MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIVES, THROUGH 2014 ($ MILLIONS) 74
• FIGURE 30 REGIONAL MARKET FOR MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIVES, 2007-2014 ($ MILLIONS) 74

Chapter-4: MARKET FOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES TECHNOLOGY 36

Chapter-5: MARKET FOR APPLICATIONS OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES 39

• DEFINITION OF PLASTICS 123
• MAIN CLASSIFICATION OF PLASTICS 124
• THERMOPLASTICS 124
• TABLE 59 THERMOPLASTICS AND THEIR USES 125
• THERMO-SETS 125
• TABLE 60 THERMO-SETS AND THEIR USES 125
• DIFFERENT TYPES OF PLASTICS 125
• COMMON PLASTICS 126
• TABLE 61 TYPES OF COMMON PLASTICS 126
• SPECIAL PURPOSE PLASTICS 126
• TABLE 62 TYPES OF SPECIAL-PURPOSE PLASTICS 127
• POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) 127
• TYPES OF PVC 127
• Flexible PVC 127
• Rigid PVC 128
• POLYETHYLENE (PE) 128
• POLYPROPYLENE (PP) 128
• PLASTICS ADDITIVES 128
• TABLE 63 ADVANTAGES OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES 129
• TABLE 63 (CONTINUED) 130
• CLASSIFICATION OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES 130
• PROCESS ADDITIVES 131
• PROCESS STABILIZERS 131
• PROCESSING AIDS 132
• ANTI-STATIC AGENTS 133
• SLIP ADDITIVES 133
• AMIDE SLIPS 134
• NON-MIGRATORY SLIPS 135
• DISPERSION AIDS 135
• VISCISITY DEPRESSANTS 135
• ANTI-FOG AGENTS 135
• INTERNAL ANTI-FOG ADDITIVES 136
• EXTERNAL TOPICAL COATINGS 136
• FILLERS 137
• REASONS FOR USING FILLERS 137
• TYPES OF FILLERS 137
• BASIC PROPERTIES OF FILLERS 138
• Thermal Properties 138
• Moisture Content 138
• TYPES OF COMMON FILLERS IN PLASTICS 138
• TABLE 64 TYPE OF FILLERS AND THEIR PROPERTIES 138
• TABLE 64 (CONTINUED) 139
• GLASS MICROSPHERES 139
• SOLID SPHERES 139
• TABLE 65 ADVANTAGES OF GLASS MICROSPHERES 140
• HOLLOW GLASS SPHERES 140
• CERAMIC MICROSPHERES 141
• EXPANDED PERLITE 141
• EXPANDABLE MICROSPHERES 141
• NANOMATERIALS 142
• ANTI-BLOCKING AGENTS 142
• TYPES OF ANTI-BLOCKS 142
• Inorganic Anti-blocks 143
• Organic Amide Anti-blocks 143
• FLOW IMPROVERS 143
• MOLD RELEASE AGENTS 143
• FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES 144
• STABILIZING ADDITIVES 144
• ANTIOXIDANTS 145
• TYPES OF ANTIOXIDANTS 145
• Primary Antioxidants 145
• Secondary Antioxidants 145
• LIGHT STABILIZERS 146
• UV ABSORBERS 146
• UV STABILIZERS 146
• ULTRAVIOLET ABSORBERS 147
• HINDERED AMINE LIGHT STABILIZERS (HALS) 147
• APPLICATIONS OF LIGHT STABILIZERS IN POLYOLEFINS 148
• PE Film 148
• Polyolefin Fibers 148
• Pigmented PP Fibers 148
• Polyolefin Tapes 149
• Polyolefin Molded Applications 149
• Polyethylene for Consumer Applications 149
• Polypropylene for Automobile Applications 149
• APPLICATION OF LIGHT STABILIZERS IN OTHER POLYMERS 149
• ABS Applications 149
• HIPS Applications 150
• Polycarbonate Applications 150
• Polycarbonate Blends Applications 150
• PBT Applications 151
• PET Applications 151
• PET Fibers Applications 151
• PMMA Applications 151
• Polyamide Applications 152
• Polyamide Fibers Applications 152
• Polyacetal Applications 152
• Thermoset Polyester Applications 153
• Polyurethane Applications 153
• METAL DEACTIVATORS 153
• FLAME RETARDANTS 154
• MODIFIERS 154
• TABLE 66 TYPES OF PROPERTY MODIFIERS AND THEIR EFFECTS 155
• PLASTICIZERS 156
• INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PLASTICIZERS 156
• TYPES OF PLASTICIZERS 157
• TABLE 67 TYPES OF PRIMARY PLASTICIZERS AND THEIR PROPERTIES 158
• TABLE 67 (CONTINUED) 159
• SECONDARY PLASTICIZERS 159
• IMPACT MODIFIERS 160
• REINFORCEMENTS 161
• NUCLEATING AGENTS 162
• SLIPS AND ANTI-BLOCKING AGENTS 163
• LUBRICANTS 163
• ANTI-STATIC AGENTS 164
• COUPLING AGENTS 164
• COUPLING AGENTS (CONTINUED) 165
• WETTING AGENTS 166
• ANTI-FOG AGENTS 166
• FLAME RETARDANTS 166
• ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 167
• COMPOUNDING ISSUES 167
• HALOGENATED FLAME RETARDANTS 167
• Synergists Improve Thermal Stability 168
• HALOGEN-FREE FLAME RETARDANTS 168
• NANOCLAYS AND CARBON NANOTUBES 169
• ANTIOXIDANTS 169
• BIOCIDES 169
• ORGANIC SYSTEMS 170
• INORGANIC SYSTEMS 170
• COLORANTS 171
• CHOICE OF COLORANTS 171
• PIGMENTS 171
• DYES 172
• WHITENING AGENTS 172
• FLUORESENT WHITENING AGENTS 173
• MASTERBATCHES 174
• Advantages 175
• ODORANTS AND DEODORANTS (FRAGRANCES) 175
• NUCLEATING AGENTS 176
• PLASTICIZERS 176
• SLIP AGENTS AND LUBRICANTS 177
• LOW-PROFILE ADDITIVES 177
• THICKENING AGENTS 177
• HEAT STABILIZERS 177
• DEFOAMING AGENTS AND FOAMING AGENTS 177
• BLOWING AGENTS 178
• CHEMICAL BLOWING AGENTS 178
• TABLE 68 MATERIALS USED AS BLOWING AGENTS 179
• TABLE 68 (CONTINUED) 180
• PHYSICAL BLOWING AGENTS 180
• EMULSIFIERS 180
• CROSS-LINKING AGENTS 181
• PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN AUTOMOBILES 181
• REDUCED WEIGHT 182
• ENERGY SAVING 182
• REDUCED EMISSIONS 182
• COMFORT, SAFETY AND AESTHETICS 182
• RECYCLING 183
• MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS IN USE OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES 183
• BODY EXTERIORS 183
• Plastic Car Bumpers and Fascia Systems 183
• Car Lighting Systems 183
• Auto Trim 183
• AUTO INTERIORS 184
• Auto Upholstery 184
• Instrument Panels 184
• Steering Wheels 185
• Air Ducts 185
• Other Interior Components 185
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 185
• Switches and Sockets 185
• Connectors 186
• Lighting Systems 186
• Circuit Boards and Wiring Harnesses 186
• AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS 186
• Structure 187
• Support 187
• Suspension 187
• Brakes 187
• AUTOMOTIVE POWER-TRAINS 187
• Transmission 188
• Drive Shaft 188
• AUTOMOBILE FUEL SYSTEMS 188
• CAR ENGINE COMPONENTS 188
• PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN OTHER TRANSPORT APPLICATIONS 189
• AEROSPACE 189
• RAIL 189
• MARINE 190
• PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN PACKAGING 190
• FLEXIBLE 190
• LIGHTWEIGHT 191
• COST-EFFECTIVE 191
• ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND 191
• HYGIENIC AND SAFE 191
• DURABLE AND PRACTICALLY UNBREAKABLE 191
• RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION 191
• CONTRIBUTOR TO FOOD SAFETY 191
• PLASTIC PACKAGING AND FOOD SAFETY 192
• PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS 192
• ROOFING 193
• WALLS 193
• WINDOWS 193
• PIPING AND CONDUITS 193
• DECKS, FENCES AND RAILINGS 194
• CLADDING AND ROOF MEMBRANES 194
• Cladding and Profiles 194
• Insulation 194
• Seals and Gaskets 194
• Cables, Flooring and Wall-Coverings 195
• Plastic House Wrap 195
• PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS APPLICATIONS 195
• ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS 196
• WIRE AND CABLE 196
• BROWN GOODS 196
• WHITE GOODS 197
• SMALL WHITE GOODS 197
• TOOLS 197
• OFFICE EQUIPMENT 197
• PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN APPLIANCES 197
• PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN APPLIANCES (CONTINUED) 198
• PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN MEDICAL APPLICATIONS 199
• BIORESORABLE BIOMATERIALS 199
• PEEK POLYMERS 199
• BIOABSORBABLE FIBER 199
• ANTIMICROBIAL POLYMERS 200
• COLORANT ADDITIVES FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS 200
• DOWNSIZING DEVICES 200
• Alternative to Glass 200
• SPECIAL MEDICAL DEVICES 201
• Ergonomic Device 201
• Bionic Hand 201
• Universal Package 201
• Minimally Invasive Technologies 201
• Immobilization Systems 201
• Special Polymer Tubing 202
• Medical Grade Thermoplastic Elastomers 202
• Steel to Plastics 202
• Safety of PVC Medical Products 203
• PLASTICS ADDITIVES IN MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATIONS 203
• CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING 203
• LOGGING AND FORESTRY 203
• WATER AND WASTE TREATMENT 204
• MATERIAL HANDLING 204
• UNDERWATER SEISMOLOGY 204
• OIL REFINERY AND OIL TRANSPORTATION 204
• OIL DRILLING AND EXPLORATION 204
• FOOD PROCESSING 205
• SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING 205

Chapter-6: OVERVIEW OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS 9

Chapter-7: TECHNOLOGY 83

Chapter-8: ANALYSIS OF SAMPLE U.S. PATENTS 4

• ANALYSIS OF SAMPLE U.S. PATENTS 206
• TABLE 69 U.S. PLASTICS ADDITIVES PATENTS BY COUNTRY (UNITS) 207
• TABLE 70 U.S. PLASTICS ADDITIVES PATENTS BY TECHNOLOGY TYPE (UNITS) 207
• TABLE 71 U.S. PLASTICS ADDITIVES PATENTS BY YEAR OF ISSUE, 1976-2009 (UNITS) 208
• TABLE 72 U.S. PLASTICS ADDITIVES PATENTS BY COMPANIES (UNITS) 208
• TABLE 73 U.S. PLASTICS ADDITIVES PATENTS BY INDIVIDUALS (UNITS) 209

Chapter-9: PROFILES OF MAJOR PLASTICS ADDITIVES COMPANIES 42

• APPENDIX 252
• PATENTS AND MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS RELATED TO PLASTICS ADDITIVES 252
• TABLE 75 LIST OF PATENTS COVERING PLASTICS ADDITIVES 252
• TABLE 75 (CONTINUED) 253
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• TABLE 76 MANUFACTURERS /SUPPLIERS OF PLASTICS ADDITIVES 268
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