Plastics & Rubber White Papers

I 264 Overturned Truck - Diesel Fuel Removal
Description: Stating the benefits of C.I.Agent, which solidifies hydrocarbons without having to process any water, this case study details how C.I.Agent was used as containment to prevent any more fuel from entering the drain system when a trailer overturned on... More
Publisher: C. I. Agent Solutions
Release Date: 2007-09-01

Polyzen Expands Polyurethane and Silicone DIP Molding Operations
Description: The expansion of polyurethane and silicone DIP molding operations of Polyzen is presented in this paper. It lists the new products including low pressure balloons for cardiovascular, oncology, and urology products, coatings for stents, scope tubing,... More
Publisher: Polyzen, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-08-29

Juniper Beach Diesel Spill
Description: This case study describes how C.I.Agent solutions helped in containing and cleaning the spill in Juniper Beach when a semi truck with failing brakes ran onto the boat ramp and ruptured saddle tank, spilling approximately 40 gallons of diesel fuel.... More
Publisher: C. I. Agent Solutions
Release Date: 2007-08-01

Processing Silicone Polymers: A Foundation for Creating Consistent Silicone Systems
Description: This report assesses the silicone polymerization process and subsequent purification processes that are vital for development of consistent silicone systems. The unique chemistry of silicone polymers is customizable to create a variety of material... More
Publisher: NuSil Technology LLC
Release Date: 2007-06-28

Manhole/Vault Oil and Sheen Removal
Description: This case study details how C.I.Agent Solutions® helped to solve manhole/vault oil and sheen removal problems in the Mid-Atlantic region following the release of several gallons of oil into a manhole, with a second location containing sheen. It... More
Publisher: C. I. Agent Solutions
Release Date: 2007-05-01

Acoustics
Description: This paper highlights the use of polyurethane foam to reduce unwanted sound, and explains with an example of a tuning fork, the creation of sound, the requirements that make sound quiet or loud, definition of loud sound, unit of measure of sound,... More
Publisher: Foamex
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Chemical Resistance of Fluoropolymers
Description: This report provides an overview of chemically inert nature and high performance properties of fluoropolymers in comparison to traditional polymers. Describing the basic structure of polymers, the paper illustrates chemical structures and the... More
Publisher: Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Coloring of Plastics
Description: This white paper covers coloring of plastics and various aspects involved in the process. It provides an overview of the importance and purpose of coloring plastics and the difference it makes to the overall appearance with respect to color, gloss,... More
Publisher: Zeus Industrial Products, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Fluoroelastomers made with Advanced Polymer Architecture for Oil & Gas Applications
Description: With the increasing use of Fluoroelastomers in the oil and gas industry, the selection of the best elastomer for specific applications in high pressure/high temperature (HPHT) and harsh chemical environments applications is challenging. This paper... More
Publisher: DuPont Packaging
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Fuel and Permeation Resistance of Fluoroelastomers to Ethanol Blends
Description: The objective of this paper is to document the performance of several common fluoroelastomer (FKM) polymers of varying fluorine contents tested in various blends of fuel and ethanol. It includes the physical properties, volume swell changes and... More
Publisher: DuPont Performance Elastomers
Release Date: 2007-03-13