Fantastic plastic

Article Abstract:

Plastics can persist in the environment for a long time and this problem is being tackled by Cargill Dow Polymers, which is developing biodegradable plastics. Beet or maize can be used as raw materials, and the quality of the plastic has improved due to research on polylactide polymers. Petrochemicals have tended to be used as they offer stronger and cheaper plastics, but this could change with the new developments. The company may setup a plant to make these new plastics in Jan 2000.

Research, Cargill Dow Polymers

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Tat for tit

Article Abstract:

Lawsuits against Dow Corning are expected to go on for years. Its liability may reach $1 billion. Plastic surgeons named in lawsuits will claim legal fees from their insurance companies. Their insurance premiums are expected to increase by twenty percent.

Synthetic rubber, Cases, Dow Corning Corp., Product liability, Products liability, Breast implants

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Designer plastics

Article Abstract:

The plastics industry is set for a shake-up as a result of a new type of catalysts called metallocenes. Metallocene technology produces plastics with more definable properties, which can be tailored to the needs of engineers.

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Catalysts, Chemical preparations, not elsewhere classified, Usage, Product development, Metallocenes

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