Introduction

• Study Goals And Objectives
• Reasons For Doing The Study
• Scope And Format
• Methodology
• Acronyms
• Related Bcc Reports
• BCC On-Line Services

Polymer Alloys/Blends

• Introduction
• Definitions
• Technology
• Background
• Polycarbonate-Based Alloy/Blends
• Background
• Pc/Abs
• Background
• Grades
• Properties
• Overview
• Specific Properties
• Processing
• Applications
• Producers
• Recent Developments
• Dow Plastics
• Bayer
• Ge Plastics
• Other
• Pc/Pbt
• Background
• Properties
• Applications
• New Sheet Products
• Pc/Pet
• Pc/Acrylics
• Background AND Properties
• Applications
• Other Polycarbonate Alloys/Blends
• Pc/Asa
• Background
• Processing
• Applications
• Producers
• Pc/Polystyrene (Pc/Ps)
• Pc/Pei Blends
• Pc/Lcp Blends
• Market Estimates And Forecasts
• Ppo-Based Alloys/Blends
• Background
• Ppo/Hips
• Background
• Grades
• Properties AND Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Applications
• New Developments
• Market Estimates AND Forecasts
• Ppo/Nylon
• Background AND Properties
• Grades AND Applications
• Market Estimates AND Forecasts
• Ppo/Pei
• Recent Ppo-Based Resin Developments
• New Noryl Grades Aimed AT Thin-Wall Molding
• Noryl Pallet Meets New Fire Standards
• Ppo-Based Alloy/Blend Market Summary
• Pvc- Based Alloys/Blends
• Background
• Pvc/Abs
• Pvc/Acrylics
• Pvc/Asa
• Pvc/Nylon
• Pvc/Elastomers
• Market Estimates And Forecasts
• Polyester-Based Alloys/Blends
• Background
• Pbt/Asa
• Recent Developments
• Pbt/Sma
• Market Estimates And Forecasts
• Polypropylene-Based Alloys/Blends
• Background
• Montell Products
• Background
• Technology
• Weatherable Alloys/Blends
• Applications
• Pp/Nylon
• Other New Polypropylene Alloys/Blends
• Market Estimates AND Forecasts
• Abs-Based Alloys/Blends
• Background
• Abs/Pur
• Abs/Nylon
• Abs/Pbt
• Abs/Sma
• Abs/Asa
• Market Estimates AND Forecasts
• Other Polymer Alloys/Blends
• Pps/Pei
• Pps/Lcp
• Other Pps Alloys/Blends
• Asa/Aes
• Static Dissipative Polymer Alloys/Blends
• Market Estimates AND Forecasts
• Market Summary

Compatibilizers

• Background
• Technology
• Types Of Compatibilizers
• Functions Of Compatibilizers
• Compatibilizers And Polymer Substrates
• Benefits Of Compatibilizers
• Markets
• Interpenetrating Network Polymers (Ipns)
• Graft Copolymers
• Overview
• Maleic Anhydride (Ma)-Modified Tpes
• Maleic Anhydride-Modified Polyolefins
• Ethylene Terpolymers
• Acrylic Acid-Modified Polyolefins
• Acrylic Imides (Imidized Acrylics)
• Reactive Polystyrene (Rps)
• Silanes
• Chlorinated Polyethylenes (Cpes)
• Styrene Block Copolymers (Sbcs)

Applications

• Overview
• Market Estimates And Forecasts
• Automotive
• Overview
• Metal-Plastic Interface
• Recent Developments
• Market Estimates And Forecasts
• Auto Exteriors
• Background
• Resin Usage
• Bumper Systems
• Background
• Bumper Systems AND Products
• Bumper Beams
• Recent Developments
• Ge Plastics
• Montell
• Composite Bumper Beams TO Be Introduced
• Fenders
• Background
• Recent Developments
• Body Panels
• Background
• Horizontal VS Vertical Body Panels
• Thermosets
• Thermoplastics
• Recent Developments
• Saturn AND THE Composite Concept Vehicle (Ccv)
• Material Choices
• Summary
• Market Estimates AND Forecasts
• Automotive Interiors
• Background
• Forecast Overview
• Competitive Scenario
• Instrument Panels (Ips)
• Background
• Resins Used
• Alloys/Blends
• Polypropylenes
• Pvc
• More Pressure ON Pvc Skins
• Consoles
• Background
• Resin Usage
• Interior Trim
• Air Bags
• Other Interior Applications
• New Developments
• Pc/Abs Chosen FOR Panel AND Knee Bolsters
• Polymer Alloys/Blends Used IN THE Beetle
• Market Estimates AND Forecasts
• Automotive Under-The-Hood (Uth)
• Background
• Key Factors OF Uth Resin/Elastomer Market
• Market Segmentation
• Electric/Electronic Components
• Background
• Bobbins/Connectors/Fuse Junction Systems/Switches AND Sockets
• Bobbins/Connectors
• Fuse/Junction Systems
• Switches/Sockets
• Ignition Components
• Engine-Related Applications
• Specific Polymer Alloy/Blend Uth Parts
• Market Estimates AND Forecasts
• Competitive Scenario In Automotive Applications—Winners And Losers
• Background
• Automotive Exteriors
• Automotive Interiors
• Automotive Uth
• Automotive Exterior Detailed Competitive Analysis
• Overview
• Mirror Housings
• Quarter Panels/Spoilers AND Bumper Covers
• Bumper Beams AND Radiator Grilles/Headlamp Supports
• Door AND Body Panels
• Fenders
• Wheel Covers
• Exterior Trim
• Electric/Electronic
• Background
• Market Estimates And Forecasts
• Electronic Enclosures
• Background
• Plastics VERSUS Metals
• Costs
• Resin Properties AND Performance
• Factors THAT Directly Affect Resin Selection FOR Enclosures
• Differences IN Molding Enclosures FOR Portable VS. Stationary Devices
• Background
• Distinctions Between Portable AND Stationary Enclosures
• Emi Shielding Issues
• Flame Retardancy
• Overview
• The Bromine Issue
• Background
• Impact ON Electronic Enclosure Industry
• Unique Characteristics OF Thin-Walling FOR Electronic Enclosures
• Effects ON Performance Requirements AND Design
• Material AND Process Selection
• Overview OF Factors Affecting Electronic Enclosures
• Computer/Business Equipment
• A Summation OF Factors Affecting Future Resin Growth IN Computer/Business Equipment Electronic Enclosures
• Market Estimates AND Forecasts
• Electronic Components
• Molded Electronic Products
• Background
• Demand
• Market Drivers
• Connectors
• Background
• Trends
• Function OF Connectors
• Resin Selection
• New Alloy/Blend Products
• Lcp Teams Up WITH Polycarbonates AND Pbt
• Lcp/Pps Blends
• Pc/Pei Blends
• New Resin Introductions
• Dupont
• Ge Plastics AND Basf
• Manufacturers
• Market Estimates AND Forecasts
• Appliances
• Overview
• Plastics Usage
• New Property Requirements
• Growth In Major Appliances
• Selected Appliance Parts Using Polymer Alloys/Blends
• Interior Refrigerator Parts
• Range Knobs
• New Alloy/Blend Applications
• Market Estimates And Forecast
• Lawn/Garden Equipment
• Overview
• Resin Usage
• New Resin Opportunities
• Market Estimates And Forecasts
• Sports/Recreation Equipment
• Background
• Resin Usage
• Market Estimates And Forecasts
• Medical Devices
• Background
• Resin Usage
• Market Estimates And Forecasts
• Miscellaneous Applications
• Background
• Construction
• Window Profiles
• Tools
• Other
• Market Estimates And Forecasts

Competitive Scenario

• Background
• Polymer Alloy/Blend And Competitive Resin Scenario By Application

Producers

• Industry Structure
• Environmental Issues

Background

• Recent Developments
• Safety Issues

Company Profiles

• Basf - Mt. Olive, Nj
• Bayer Usa - Pittsburgh, Pa
• Cyro Industries - Rockaway, Nj
• Colorite Polymers - Ridgefield, Nj
• Dow Plastics - Midland, Mi
• Dupont - Wilmington, De
• Eastman Chemical - Kingsport, Tn
• Ge Plastics - Pittsfield, Ma
• Georgia-Gulf, Inc. - Jeffersontown, Ky
• Kleerdex Company - Aiken, Sc
• Montell Polyolefins - Wilmington, De
• Mrc Polymers - Chicago, Il
• Multibase, Inc - Copley, Oh
• Nova Chemical - Calgary, Alberta
• Rtp Company - Winona, Mn
• Ticona, Inc. - Summit, Nj

List Of Tables
Summary Table
Polymer Alloy/Blend Market By Type Of Resin, Through 2004

1 Comparison Of Key Properties Of Pc/Acrylics, Fr Polycarbonate And Fr Pc/Abs
2 Polycarbonate-Based Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
3 Pc/Abs Market By Application, Through 2004
4 Pc/Pbt Market By Application, Through 2004
5 Other Pc-Based Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
6 Pc/Abs Automotive Market, Through 2004
7 Pc/Abs Exterior Automotive Market, Through 2004
8 Pc/Pbt Exterior Automotive Market, Through 2004
9 Ppo/Hips Market By Application, Through 2004
10 Ppo/Hips Automotive Market, Through 2004
11 Ppo/Hips Exterior Automotive Market, Through 2004
12 Ppo/Nylon Market By Application, Through 2004
13 Ppo/Nylon Automotive Market By Segment, Through 2004
14 Ppo/Nylon Exterior Automotive Market, Through 2004
15 Ppo-Based Alloy/Blend Market Summary By Application, Through 2004
16 Pvc Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
17 Polyester Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
18 Polypropylene Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
19 Abs Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
20 Other Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
21 Polymer Alloy/Blend Market By Resin, Through 2004
22 Polymer Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
23 North American Vehicle Sales, Through 1999
24 Molded Plastic Usage For Cars, Vans And Light Trucks, Through 2008
25 Automotive Molded Plastics Usage By Major Market Segment, Through 2008
26 Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Market By Resin, Through 2004
27 Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Market By Application, Through 2004
28 Resins Used For Specific Automotive Exterior Parts
29 Specific Gravities Of Auto Body Materials
30 Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market, Through 2004
31 Polymer Alloy/Blend Exterior Automotive Market By Resin, Through 2004
32 Resins Used For Specific Automotive Interior Parts
33 Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Interior Market By Application, Through 2004
34 Polymer Alloy/Blend Interior Automotive Market By Resin, Through 2004
35 Selected Automotive Uth Polymer Alloy/Blend Parts And Competitive Resins
36 Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Uth Market By Resin, Through 2004
37 Polymer Alloy/Blend Uth Market By Application, Through 2004
38 Competitive Non-Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market, Through 2004
39 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market—Overall View, Through 2004
40 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market—Detailed View, Through 2004
41 Competitive Non-Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Interior Market, Through 2004
42 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Interior Market—Overall View, Through 2004
43 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Interior Market—Detailed View, Through 2004
44 Competitive Non-Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Uth Market, Through 2004
45 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Uth Market—Overall View, Through 2004
46 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Uth Market—Detailed View, Through 2004
47 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market—Signal Lamp Housing, Through 2004
48 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market—Mirror Housings, Through 2004
49 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market—Quarter Panels/Spoilers, Through 2004
50 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market—Bumper Covers, Through 2004
51 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market—Bumper Beams, Through 2004
52 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market—Radiator Grilles/Headlamp Housings, Through 2004
53 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market—Door Panels, Through 2004
54 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market—Body Panels, Through 2004
55 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market—Fenders, Through 2004
56 Competitive Automotive Exterior Market—Wheel Covers, Through 2004
57 Competitive Automotive Exterior Market—Trim, Through 2004
58 Competitive Automotive Exterior Market—Miscellaneous, Through 2004
59 Polymer Alloy/Blend Electrical/Electronic Market By Application, Through 2004
60 Polymer Alloy/Blend Electric/Electronic Market By Resin, Through 2004
61 Estimated Computer/Business Equipment Units Sold, Through 2004
62 The Best And Worst Performing Resins For Electronic Enclosures
63 A 10-Property Ranking For Resins Used In Electronic Enclosures
64 Computer/Business Equipment Aggregate Enclosure Resin Volumes As A Percent Of The Total, 1999 And 2004
65 Polymer Alloy/Blend Electronic Enclosure Market By Resin, Through 2004
66 Competitive Non-Polymer Alloy/Blend Electronic Enclosure Market, Through 2004
67 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Electronic Enclosure Market—Overall View, Through 2000
68 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Electronic Enclosure Market—Detailed View, Through 2004
69 Demand For Passive Electronic Components, 1999
70 Total Molded Electronic Component Resin Volume, 1999 And 2004
71 Competitive And-Polymer Alloy/Blend Electronic Components Market—Overall View, Through 2004
72 Polymer Alloy/Blend Molded Electronic Components Market By Resin, Through 2004
73 Competitive Non-Polymer Alloy/Blend Electronic Components Market, Through 2004
74 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Electronic Components Market—Detailed View, Through 2004
75 Major Shipments Of Appliances, Through 1999
76 Competitive And Alloy/Blend Resins Used In Appliances
77 Polymer Alloy/Blend Appliance Market By Resin, Through 2004
78 Plastics Used In Appliances, Through 2004
79 Selected Lawn/Garden Equipment Resins
80 Polymer Alloy/Blend Lawn/Garden Market By Resin, Through 2004
81 Polymer Alloy/Blend Sports/Recreation Market By Resin, Through 2004
82 Selected Polymer Alloy/Blend Usage In Medical Devices
83 Polymer Alloy/Blend Medical Market By Resin, Through 2004
84 Plastics Used In Medical Markets, Through 2004
85 Polymer Alloy/Blend Miscellaneous Market By Resin, Through 2004
86 Polymer Alloy/Blend Market Penetration Summary, 1999 And 2004
87 Polymer Alloy/Blend And Competitive Resin Scenario By Application
88 Producers/Suppliers Of Key Polymer Alloys/Blends
89 Intra-Competitive Polymer Alloy/Blend Products Of Major Producers And Key Products
90 Other Intra-Competitive Products Of Polymer Alloy/Blend Producers And Suppliers

List Of Figures

1 Polycarbonate-Based Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
2 Pc/Abs Market By Application, Through 2004
3 Pc/Pbt Market By Application, Through 2004
4 Other Pc-Based Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
5 Ppo/Hips Market By Application, Through 2004
6 Ppo/Nylon Market By Application, Through 2004
7 Ppo-Based Alloy/Blend Market Summary By Application, Through 2004
8 Pvc Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
9 Polyester Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
10 Polypropylene Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
11 Abs Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
12 Other Alloy/Blend Market By Application, Through 2004
13 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Exterior Market—Overall View, Through 2004
14 Competitive And Polymer Alloy/Blend Automotive Interior Market—Overall View, Through 2004
15 Polymer Alloy/Blend Electrical/Electronic Market By Application, Through 2004
16 Competitive And-Polymer Alloy/Blend Electronic Components Market -- Overall View, Through 2004