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SUB DEPARTMENT
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DESCRIPTION
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Additives
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Describing the selection and use of property modifiers including colourants, and processing aids, to alter the appearance or performance of plastics.
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High volume plastics
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Properties, processing and applications of common plastics such as polyolefins, PVC and PET.
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Performance & speciality materials
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Plastics used in demanding and low volume applications such as engineering or medical devices.
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Biopolymers & biodegradables
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Natural and synthetic materials frequently selected for their low environmental impact, during or after their useful life.
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Composites
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Reinforced plastics, including nanocomposites, frequently replacing other materials in the most demanding applications.
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Miscellaneous
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Including rubbers, thermoplastic elastomers, polyurethanes, foams and blends.
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