Reinforced Plastics E-Magazine January / February 2015 is now online.

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	PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY GROUPS
Dear Group Members:  For over 50 years Reinforced Plastics magazine has been providing designers, manufacturers and end-users of composite products impartial and informed information on the global composites industry. Each issue of the magazine brings you the latest business, technology and applications news, plus feature articles covering topical issues in more detail. January / February 2015 edition includes: Comment: Deal volumes remain strong in 2014 Composites come together The world on a composites diet: How more and more markets are trying to lose weight with reinforced plastics Reuse and upcycling of aerospace prepreg scrap and waste Removing barriers for bio-based composite production with novel water-insensitive cure systems Use the link below to see our  January / February 2015 edition in full.  http://e-ditionsbyfry.com/Olive/ODE/RRP/Default.aspx If you have any difficulties opening this link please copy and paste it into your browser.
METALIC STEARATES ZINC STEARATE Aplication Zinc Stearate is a zinc soap that repels water. It is insoluble in polar solvents such as alcohol and ether but soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons, e.g. benzene and chlorinated hydrocarbons when heated. It is the most powerful mold release agent and among all metal soaps. It contains no electrolyte and has a hydrophobic effect. Its main application areas are the plastics and rubber industry where it is used as a releasing agent and external lubricant which can be easily incorporated.   CALCIUM STEARATE Application Calcium stearate is a nontoxic stabilizer and lubricant. It has hydrophobic effect and also acts as an internal lubricant. It is very compatible with all rubbers and Plastic material. Applications it can act as an acid scavenger, a lubricant and a release agent. It  used in plastic colorant concentrates to improve pigment wetting. In rigid PVC, it can accelerate fusion, improve flow and reduce die swell.