“ Polycarbonate plastic is gaining high importance in emerging regions of APAC, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, with countries such as the US, Germany, China, South Korea, Japan, and other ...

Plastic cups are a party and picnic staple. However, some plastics, based on how they are used and the temperatures of liquids they hold, can lead to health issues. These are several plastic cups with ...

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a high production volume chemical used in the production of polycarbonate plastic and several types of resins. Polycarbonate plastics are widely used in a variety of products ...

North American prices for polycarbonate and nylon 6 and 6/6 resins have increased since May 1. Polycarbonate prices are up an average of 15 cents per pound, with nylon 6 and 6/6 each up 5 cents in ...

With rising fuel economy standards and fuel costs, one of the ways automakers are looking to meet standards and save buyers' dollars is to trim weight. Heavier cars require more fuel, and we've seen ...

The synthetic chemical bisphenol A has long been found in many household products, but it’s just starting to become a household name. Not to mention a hot topic in the scientific community. “Papers ...

, the Plastics Industry Trade Organization. Capacity will be growing above 5% over the next five years, creating opportunities for buyers to negotiate price reductions. It was clear from Gee's ...

If your water bottle is made of polycarbonate plastic—and most Nalgene and Camelbak bottles sold over the last few years are—it’s probably unsafe for you to use. Nalgene, the largest manufacturer of ...

Honda has opted for Mitsubishi Chemical’s Durabio bio-engineering plastic in its latest motorcycle and mini-car models.