Emission levels reported from 16 plants within the EU

Generally, there are two different chemical ways to form the amide group. Therefore, linear polyamides are divided in two groups  

Polyamides can be easily moulded. They are hard and brittle and resistant to abrasion, shrinkage and heat. Certain polyamides are especially flexible and impervious to impact. Polyamides are resistant to deterioration by alkalis, petroleum products, and organic solvents. Hot phenol, formaldehydes, ultraviolet light and mineral acids destroy polyamides. Most polyamides are self-extinguishing in the event of fire. 

Polyamide is reported to be produced by seven companies in Western Europe. Overall, the Western European polyamide industry produced 1399 kilotonnes in 2002. A summary of the production data for the years 2000 - 2002 is given in Table 9.1. 

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Table 8.4. Emission levels reported from 16 plants within the EU...

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