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Post-Polymerization Polymer Modification: Materials and Applications  

Report Code: PLS016B, Published: February 2001


 
 

REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

  • The structural polymer modifier market is estimated at almost 1 billion pounds in 2000 and should increase to about 1.3 billion pounds by 2005, corresponding to a 5.1% annual growth rate.
  • Impact modifiers will experience steady growth, partly because a significant volume of these materials is used with PVC - a polymer whose growth is fairly consistent in spite of its "unfavorable" environmental profile. Reinforcing agents will show a steady +5% annual growth rate because they are cost-effective modifiers that improve polymer properties.
  • The low-volume modifiers, consisting of compatibilizers, coupling agents, and nucleating/clarifying agents total approximately 57 million pounds in 2000. They are characterized by higher prices and higher growth rates. By 2005, 76.8 million pounds will be sold, reflecting an average annual growth rate of over 6.1% per year.

Report Code: PLS016B, Published: February 2001, Analyst: Melvin Schlechter

 
 

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