Plastic Raw Material Company
Plastic Raw Material Company
Back To The Future – Redesigning Plastic For The Future
As a material, plastic is cost-effective with variable weight and has a maximum lifespan. These are three crucial factors for the clients of a plastic raw material company. Plastic pellets can be easily shaped, stretched and twisted into a variety of products.
How is Plastic Raw Material Products Made?
The main compounds of plastic raw materials are highly polymerised composites made from carbon and hydrogen, derived from substances such as petroleum and natural gas. Crude gasoline made by refining crude oil is the primary product that is used for making plastics. About 4% of the global crude oil is used for plastic manufacturing.
Plastics can be categorised into two groups. This is based on the way they react when heat is applied to them – thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
- Thermoplastics experience strong molecular motion, making them soften. As the temperature drops again, they become hard. This can be done repeatedly. This category includes, but is not limited to, PET, Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), and Polyvinylchloride. (PVC), High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polypropylene (PP) and Polystyrene (PS).
- Thermosetting plastics experience a mild molecular action but still soften. They form a dense 3D structure; therefore, once cooled, they cannot be successfully reheated and reused.
What Plastic Products Are Made From Plastic Raw Materials?
Packaging is the most significant market segment. In 2016 an analysis showed that packaging companies accounted for 42 per cent (146 million tonnes) of global consumption. This was followed by construction with 19 per cent (65 million tonnes).
Plastics At Present
The global asset management company Schroders states the following on plastics: “Chemical companies are starting to develop compostable, bio-based plastics etc. that can achieve reductions in material use. Bioplastics and compostable materials are gaining traction. The bioplastic market is set to grow at a 30% compound annual growth rate to 2030 (from 2013), compared to an average of 3% growth for fossil-based plastic. Bioplastics have their flaws: they can be hard to recycle, more expensive to make, and not yet available in large quantities, but improvements in cellulose conversion technology are expected to enhance the quality, quantity and cost. As manufacturers face pressure from their consumer-facing customers, the more innovative companies should gain market share. Most of those beneficiaries appear likely to emerge from the current industry leaders.”
Is IPC One Of The Innovative Companies Leading The Market?
IPC is very proud to be a specialist in innovation; our name says it all: Innovative PVC Compounds. We stand by our namesake and are always looking for innovative solutions for our customers. With more than 20 years of experience in the PVC compounding industry, we bring you a wealth of knowledge and experience on the plastic raw materials of PVC. We aim to bring you the highest quality products with the support of sound technical expertise, while still maintaining competitive prices. We pair all this with attentive and active customer support to bring you a straightforward and hassle-free experience when dealing with us.
IPC is entirely above board, and we maintain industry standards by being both REACH and RoHS compliant. RoHS stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, which ensures that our products are free from any lead, mercury and other potentially harmful substances. REACH stands for Registration Evaluation Authorization Chemicals. It lists the steps taken to ensure that our company does not produce any hazardous chemicals. IPC is also a member of the Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA). We are committed to keeping our business, factory and product aligned with the Product Stewardship Commitments that are set out by the association.
Contact us today to discuss your unique or innovative plastic raw material needs. You will be delighted by the knowledge, innovation and customer service.
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