MATERIALS: Bayer MaterialScience LLC has introduced a flame retardant polycarbonate resin that is suitable for demanding requirements, particularly for LED, lighting and electrical applications.

Polycarbonates are a group of polymers that can be formed by heat (thermoplastic), but still contain carbonate groups in their chemical makeup. Polycarbonates are strong and tough, and some grades are ...

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the results of tests carried out in collaboration with HOYA Vision Care to compare the performance of PPG TRIVEX® lens material to ...

Look around you and you’ll struggle to find products that aren’t made with plastic. Since the 1950s, the malleable material has completely reshaped how we live and consume, offering convenience and ...

Scientists have long known that sunlight helps break down plastic. So, why do plastic products linger for decades and even ...

Bayer MaterialScience has developed solutions based on polycarbonate (PC) which can be used for car glazing. Here, Matthew Beecham talked with executives of the company about trends in the application ...

Plastic is an incredible material. The big problem with it is how we are using it and discarding it in nature. It was with this idea in mind that The Plastic Museum was created: to show the vital role ...

HOYA PHOENIX lenses made from PPG TRIVEX lens material show less damage in impact testing PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the results of tests carried out in collaboration ...