Polymer Alloys and Blends

BCC Research
May 1, 2000
174 Pages - Pub ID: WA812

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Countries covered: United States

Although polymer alloys/blends may not have reached the potential envisioned when first introduced over 30 years ago, they still constitute a significant market and exceed the growth rate of the GDP. Led by polycarbonate- and polyphenylene oxide (PPO)-based resins, alloys/blends have made sizable penetrations in automotive and electric/electronic markets. New variants (such as PVC- and polypropylene-based alloys/blends) are constantly being introduced into the marketplace. BCC's report provides a detailed quantitative analysis of this market for 1999 and 2004, highlighting applications, new developments and products, producers/suppliers, trade named products, and market estimates and forecasts of alloy/blend competitive products by application.

Introduction

Study Goals And Objectives
Reasons For Doing The Study
Scope And Format
Methodology
Acronyms
Related Bcc Reports
BCC On-Line Services

Summary

Polymer Alloys/Blends

Introduction
Definitions
Technology
Background
Polycarbonate-Based Alloy/Blends
Background
Pc/Abs
Background
Grades
Properties
Overview
Specific Properties
Processing
Applications
Producers
Recent Developments
Dow Plastics
Bayer
Ge Plastics
Other
Pc/Pbt
Background
Properties
Applications
New Sheet Products
Pc/Pet
Pc/Acrylics
Background AND Properties
Applications
Other Polycarbonate Alloys/Blends
Pc/Asa
Background
Processing
Applications
Producers
Pc/Polystyrene (Pc/Ps)
Pc/Pei Blends
Pc/Lcp Blends
Market Estimates And Forecasts
Ppo-Based Alloys/Blends
Background
Ppo/Hips
Background
Grades
Properties AND Advantages
Disadvantages
Applications
New Developments
Market Estimates AND Forecasts
Ppo/Nylon
Background AND Properties
Grades AND Applications
Market Estimates AND Forecasts
Ppo/Pei
Recent Ppo-Based Resin Developments
New Noryl Grades Aimed AT Thin-Wall Molding
Noryl Pallet Meets New Fire Standards
Ppo-Based Alloy/Blend Market Summary
Pvc- Based Alloys/Blends
Background
Pvc/Abs
Pvc/Acrylics
Pvc/Asa
Pvc/Nylon
Pvc/Elastomers
Market Estimates And Forecasts
Polyester-Based Alloys/Blends
Background
Pbt/Asa
Recent Developments
Pbt/Sma
Market Estimates And Forecasts
Polypropylene-Based Alloys/Blends
Background
Montell Products
Background
Technology
Weatherable Alloys/Blends
Applications
Pp/Nylon
Other New Polypropylene Alloys/Blends
Market Estimates AND Forecasts
Abs-Based Alloys/Blends
Background
Abs/Pur
Abs/Nylon
Abs/Pbt
Abs/Sma
Abs/Asa
Market Estimates AND Forecasts
Other Polymer Alloys/Blends
Pps/Pei
Pps/Lcp
Other Pps Alloys/Blends
Asa/Aes
Static Dissipative Polymer Alloys/Blends
Market Estimates AND Forecasts
Market Summary

Compatibilizers

Background
Technology
Types Of Compatibilizers
Functions Of Compatibilizers
Compatibilizers And Polymer Substrates
Benefits Of Compatibilizers
Markets
Interpenetrating Network Polymers (Ipns)
Graft Copolymers
Overview
Maleic Anhydride (Ma)-Modified Tpes
Maleic Anhydride-Modified Polyolefins
Ethylene Terpolymers
Acrylic Acid-Modified Polyolefins
Acrylic Imides (Imidized Acrylics)
Reactive Polystyrene (Rps)
Silanes
Chlorinated Polyethylenes (Cpes)
Styrene Block Copolymers (Sbcs)

Applications

Overview
Market Estimates And Forecasts
Automotive
Overview
Metal-Plastic Interface
Recent Developments
Market Estimates And Forecasts
Auto Exteriors
Background
Resin Usage
Bumper Systems
Background
Bumper Systems AND Products
Bumper Beams
Recent Developments
Ge Plastics
Montell
Composite Bumper Beams TO Be Introduced
Fenders
Background
Recent Developments
Body Panels
Background
Horizontal VS Vertical Body Panels
Thermosets
Thermoplastics
Recent Developments
Saturn AND THE Composite Concept Vehicle (Ccv)
Material Choices
Summary
Market Estimates AND Forecasts
Automotive Interiors
Background
Forecast Overview
Competitive Scenario
Instrument Panels (Ips)
Background
Resins Used
Alloys/Blends
Polypropylenes
Pvc
More Pressure ON Pvc Skins
Consoles
Background
Resin Usage
Interior Trim
Air Bags
Other Interior Applications
New Developments
Pc/Abs Chosen FOR Panel AND Knee Bolsters
Polymer Alloys/Blends Used IN THE Beetle
Market Estimates AND Forecasts
Automotive Under-The-Hood (Uth)
Background
Key Factors OF Uth Resin/Elastomer Market
Market Segmentation
Electric/Electronic Components
Background
Bobbins/Connectors/Fuse Junction Systems/Switches AND Sockets
Bobbins/Connectors
Fuse/Junction Systems
Switches/Sockets
Ignition Components
Engine-Related Applications
Specific Polymer Alloy/Blend Uth Parts
Market Estimates AND Forecasts
Competitive Scenario In Automotive Applications—Winners And Losers
Background
Automotive Exteriors
Automotive Interiors
Automotive Uth
Automotive Exterior Detailed Competitive Analysis
Overview
Mirror Housings
Quarter Panels/Spoilers AND Bumper Covers
Bumper Beams AND Radiator Grilles/Headlamp Supports
Door AND Body Panels
Fenders
Wheel Covers
Exterior Trim
Electric/Electronic
Background
Market Estimates And Forecasts
Electronic Enclosures
Background
Plastics VERSUS Metals
Costs
Resin Properties AND Performance
Factors THAT Directly Affect Resin Selection FOR Enclosures
Differences IN Molding Enclosures FOR Portable VS. Stationary Devices
Background
Distinctions Between Portable AND Stationary Enclosures
Emi Shielding Issues
Flame Retardancy
Overview
The Bromine Issue
Background
Impact ON Electronic Enclosure Industry
Unique Characteristics OF Thin-Walling FOR Electronic Enclosures
Effects ON Performance Requirements AND Design
Material AND Process Selection
Overview OF Factors Affecting Electronic Enclosures
Computer/Business Equipment
A Summation OF Factors Affecting Future Resin Growth IN Computer/Business Equipment Electronic Enclosures
Market Estimates AND Forecasts
Electronic Components
Molded Electronic Products
Background
Demand
Market Drivers
Connectors
Background
Trends
Function OF Connectors
Resin Selection
New Alloy/Blend Products
Lcp Teams Up WITH Polycarbonates AND Pbt
Lcp/Pps Blends
Pc/Pei Blends
New Resin Introductions
Dupont
Ge Plastics AND Basf
Manufacturers
Market Estimates AND Forecasts
Appliances
Overview
Plastics Usage
New Property Requirements
Growth In Major Appliances
Selected Appliance Parts Using Polymer Alloys/Blends
Interior Refrigerator Parts
Range Knobs
New Alloy/Blend Applications
Market Estimates And Forecast
Lawn/Garden Equipment
Overview
Resin Usage
New Resin Opportunities
Market Estimates And Forecasts
Sports/Recreation Equipment
Background
Resin Usage
Market Estimates And Forecasts
Medical Devices
Background
Resin Usage
Market Estimates And Forecasts
Miscellaneous Applications
Background
Construction
Window Profiles
Tools
Other
Market Estimates And Forecasts

Polymer Alloy/Blend Market Penetration Summary

Competitive Scenario

Background
Polymer Alloy/Blend And Competitive Resin Scenario By Application

Producers

Industry Structure
Environmental Issues

Background

Recent Developments
Safety Issues

Company Profiles

Basf - Mt. Olive, Nj
Bayer Usa - Pittsburgh, Pa
Cyro Industries - Rockaway, Nj
Colorite Polymers - Ridgefield, Nj
Dow Plastics - Midland, Mi
Dupont - Wilmington, De
Eastman Chemical - Kingsport, Tn
Ge Plastics - Pittsfield, Ma
Georgia-Gulf, Inc. - Jeffersontown, Ky
Kleerdex Company - Aiken, Sc
Montell Polyolefins - Wilmington, De
Mrc Polymers - Chicago, Il
Multibase, Inc - Copley, Oh
Nova Chemical - Calgary, Alberta
Rtp Company - Winona, Mn
Ticona, Inc. - Summit, Nj

List Of Tables
Summary Table
Polymer Alloy/Blend Market By Type Of Resin, Through 2004

List Of Figures

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