Durable goods

The major uses of aniline are in the manufacture of polymers, mbber, agricultural chemicals, dyes and pigments, pharmaceuticals, and photographic chemicals. Approximately 67% of the wodd production of aniline is used in the manufacture of rigid polyurethanes and reaction-injection-molded (RIM) parts for the constmction, automotive, and durable goods industries. 

Polycarbonate is an extremely versatile polymer with a wide range of applications. Its stiffness, high heat distortion temperature, impact resistance, and clarity make it a favorite choice for durable goods tvith demanding application requirements. Its high modulus allows it to be used in many automotive, medical and domestic applications. 

Examples Chemicals Biocides Cleaners Additives etc. Examples Structural materials Foodstuffs Plastics Durable goods... 

Poly(butylene terephthalate) (PBT) (1) resins are semicrystalline thermoplastics used in a wide variety of applications, most commonly in durable goods that are formed by injection molding. Applications include electronic and communications equipment, computers, televisions, kitchen and household appliances, industrial equipment, lighting systems, gardening and agricultural equipment, pumps, medical devices, food handling systems, handles, power and hand tools, bobbins and spindles, and automotive parts in both under-the-hood and exterior applications. Additionally, PBT is very widely used to form electrical connectors. PBT, through its many blended products, can be tailored to suit numerous applications. 

Plastics. Titanium dioxide is used to color durable and non durable goods like toys, appliances, automobiles, furniture and packaging films. Furthermore, Ti02 pigments absorb UV radiation with a wavelength <415 nm and thus protect the pigmented goods from these harmful rays. 

PVC is so versatile that it can be compounded for a wide range of properties and used in a wide variety of markets. Most of the products are durable goods and have long life spans. Its use in short-term, one-time-use products is limited. 

Ceramic Durable, good zoning, lower cost, good temperature control High installation cost, hard to find burned-out elements, below average temperature -response time... 

The value of non-Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) chemical production is expected to almost triple by 2020, while in OECD countries it will increase by about only 60% [76]. Western Europe is predicted to experience a large reduction in growth rates when comparing 1990-2000 with predictions for 2000-2010 [76]. The shift towards service-based industries in Western countries at the expense of sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and durable goods, further implies a move away from chemicals [76]. 

Miscellaneous Durable Goods - Scraps and Waste WHOLESALE TRADE - NONDURABLE GOODS... 

Commodity and engineering polymers. On the basis of end use and economic considerations, polymers can be divided into two major classes commodity plastics and engineering polymers. Commodity plastics are characterized by high volume and low cost. They are used frequently in the form of disposable items such as packaging film, but also find application in durable goods. Commodity plastics comprise principally of four major thermoplastic polymers polystyrene, polyethylene, polypropylene, and poly(vinyl chloride). 

Thermoplastics may be further subdivided into two broad categories on the basis of their cost and suitable end uses. Commodity plastics are typified by high volume production, good properties, and low resin cost. The four major commodity plastics are polyethylene, polypropylene, poly(vinyl chloride), and polystyrene. Their adequate properties and low cost have led to the extensive use of these plastics in packaging applications where they are very competitive with paper, steel, and glass. They are also used for some less demanding applications as components of durable goods (Table 22.1). 

Information on automobiles and automotive parts is more readily obtainable. For example, the American Finance Conference, of Chicago, publishes in its monthly magazine Time Sales Financing 23) information on sales financing of automobiles and other consumer durable goods. 

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