Evaluation as plastics

A manufacturing precast for producing ortho-phthalate otters derived from alkyl acid ortho-phthalatos and olefins has boon developed and demonstrated on the pilot plant scale. Process variables Include choice of reactants, stoichiometry, reaction kinetics, recycle of recovered materials and the fate of the perchloric add catalyst. Seme physical properties of the ortho-phthalate esters have been determined and severed of the esters have been evaluated as plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride. The composite data show that the acid-olefin esterification process provides commercially acceptable plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride. 

The preparation of polymers for evaluation as plastic materials usually involves complicated procedures and the use of commercial grade materials. Consequently, each preparation tends to reflect different kinetic features, and, therefore, for kinetically controlled feeding to be accurate, one must know for certain the kinetic course of each separate reaction. Measurement of the heat evolved as the copolymerization proceeds provides a means of following the reaction. Thus, use of a calorimeter as the reaction vessel permits idiosyncrasies in the kinetics of each separate polymerization to be taken into account, and then the feeding can follow variations accurately in rate as the polymerization proceeds. 

Foams. Sulfur can be foamed into a lightweight insulation that compares favorably with many organic foams and other insulating materials used in constmction. It has been evaluated as thermal insulation for highways and other appHcations to prevent frost damage (63) (see Eoamed plastics Insulation, thermal). 

Nitropropane has been evaluated as a solvent and plasticizer for NC (Refs 2, 4 6), a recrystn agent for RDX (Ref 5), an ingredient of a foamed liq expl for mine-field clearance (Ref 7), and as an intermediate rocket proplnt (Ref 9)... 

F. Cataldo, Evaluation of pyrolytic oil from scrap tires as plasticizer of mbber compounds. Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology, 22(4), 243, 2006. 

DEHP exposure of humans might result from intravenous administration of blood that has been stored in plastic containers, or through hemodialysis. Under situations such as these, in which DEHP is introduced directly into the blood, it is possible to evaluate exposure by measuring blood DEHP concentrations. DEHP metabolites, MEHP and phthalic acid, are also measured in the blood to determine exposure from medical products or devices (Barry et al. 1989 Sjoberg and Bondesson 1985). If the total amount of phthalate is to be monitored, the phthalate esters are first de-esterified (Liss et al. 1985). Techniques that measure total phthalic acid are not specific for DEHP exposure since other alkyl phthalic acid esters that are used as plasticizers will also produce phthalic acid after de-esterification. 

Large Volume Parenterals (LVP) Similar evaluations as described for SVPs should be conducted. In addition, if plastic containers are used, volume and extractables data should be evaluated. Another important parameter to consider, if applicable, is the maintenance of adequate preservative levels over the expiration dating period. 

It has been proposed by the European Committee for the Standardization of Tests of Explosive Materials ) that the transmission of industrial explosives be evaluated as follows. Two cartridges of the smallest commercially manufactured diameter are coaxially attached on a rod made of soft iron, wood or plastic material. The rod is freely suspended in a horizontal position, and the impact cartridge is set off by a No. 8 blasting cap. For the determination of the gap value the distance between the two cartridges is increased step by step, until misfire of the acceptor charge occurs. The completeness of the detonation in the receiving cartridge is verified with the aid of a lead sheet accommo-... 

Reza MS, Quadir MA, Haider SS. Comparative evaluation of plastic, hydrophobic and hydrophilic polymers as matrices for controlled-release drug delivery. J Pharm Pharm Sci 2003 6(2) 282-291. 

The expense of such a project will be one of the primary considerations, because such expense cannot always be passed on to the customer as an increased charge for the product. Therefore the who technical service is provided for and the potential return are going to be even more carefully evaluated in the future than they are now. The technical service groups, aided and abetted by sales and market research, will make such evaluations. The plastics producer in the sixties who experiences the most equable growth may well be the one who spends his technical service dollars most wisely. 

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