Resources

Scientific discussion platform established by global bromine manufacturers, aimed at furthering research, knowledge transfer and the dissemination of environmental information. List of companies. Technical information on bromides and brominated flame retardents. Glossary of terms. Links to related sites.

Comprehensive information resource about the science and technology of colour. History of dyes and fashion. Gallery of artists and designers. Glossary of technical terms. Links to related sites. From the UK Society of Dyers and Colourists.

Database of UK health and safety legislation, guidance and publications for professional in the chemicals handling and processing industries.

The Netherlands. Partnership organization between private industry and knowledge institutes, focused on polymer science, industrial research, and polymer application and processing technologies. Extensive library of news and information.

On-line platform for the promotion of knowledge and information exchange on chemical fire retardents for industrial applications. Links to related sites.

Information resource about a variety of chemical flame retardents and their applications. Also market information. From Clariant Corp.

Provides a vertical search engine for the plastics industry that only indexes plastics related websites. Also, offers custom resin search engines for manufacturers and distributors of plastic materials.

Information resource on the technology, current research, materials and related topics in the manufacture and applications of inherently conductive polymers.

Publishers of peer reviewed technical papers, reports, and articles on flooring related ergonomic, chemistry, environmental, cleaning and recycling topics. Sponsored by the Carpet and Rug Institute.

Information about vinyl and its properties and applications, fire performance and recycling, and safety guidelines. From The Vinyl Institute.

Information resource, portal and company directory for the polyethylen-therephtalate (PET) industry. Job market. Calendar of events. Links to research institutions and trade associations. English and German.

Poland. Membership organisation for researchers and professionals in the polymer, man-made fiber, agriculture and medical industries, focused on knowledge exchange and research support in chitin, chitosan and its derivatives.

Denmark. Center for research and education in polymer science and technology. List of seminars and publications. Links to related sites.

Web-based resource for color facts and information. Company directory. List of trade events. Archive of articles. From the Society of Dyers and Colourists.

USA. Professional society, founded to promote advances in all phases of biomaterials research and development. Calendar of events. List of publications. Job bank. Searchable directory of companies, products and services.