Plastics Additives & Compounding

Stabilizers - Features

Steady growth predicted for biocides
Protecting plastics and preventing stain and odour growth have been the main requirements of an antimicrobial. However, consumer perception that products containing biocides can prevent the spread of diseases is also driving growth and prompting new developments with manufacturers. Jennifer Markarian reports.

Advances in PVC heat and light stabilization
Stabilizers play a key role in the PVC industry, where the market is driven by both regulatory and cost-performance issues. Jennifer Markarian reviews some of the latest developments in heat and light stabilization for PVC.

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