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4 News News from the global plastics compounding industry, including: Major PA compounding site starts up in China; Sabic signs project development agreement with Rongsheng Petrochemical; Dongguan Baier Plastic installs twin screw extruders from Coperion


11 The search continues for alternative plasticisers Work to replace DEHP and other phthalate plasticisers is focusing on bio-based sources, writes Chris Saunders. But switching to alternatives is not straightforward


17 Measurement moves from lab to line The benefits of inline metrology and control can be felt in many areas of processing such as melt flow, colour and moisture content, as well


as in product development. By Jennifer Markarian COVER PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK


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27 Performing in the heat The demands of high-heat operating environments are being addressed by suppliers of the latest engineering materials


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