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05 Industry news The latest compounding industry news including international acquisitions and alliances, plus new investments and plant openings.


17 Developments in masterbatch carriers The search for the perfect carrier material continues. Jennifer Markarian looks at new developments for masterbatches, plus porous carriers for liquids.


27 PVC plasticizers: the search for soft options Pressure on phthalates is driving interest in alternative plasticizer options, with bio-based products joining a growing range of options. Chris Smith reports.


41 Chain reaction The polymer modification potential of reactive extrusion is being used in a variety of applications including the production of novel bio-based blends.


45 Expanding interest in lightweight parts Chris Smith examines how the need to reduce part weight and cost is driving interest in foamed injection moulding technologies.


53 New products: polymers and additives 58 Compounder of the month: Polycompound 60 Dates for your diary


coming next issue ❙ Pigments and colorants ❙ Masterbatch trends ❙ Mineral fillers


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