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This book provides a basic understanding of the major products, technologies, applications, marketing practices and competitive scenario of the plastic automotive business in U.S. It offers current market estimates of the most important polymers broken down by specific automotive application.
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V - Plastic Product Markets: Analysis & Forecasts
DOI: 10.1201/9781003075806-5
A. Overview
Table 11 summarizes U.S. Plastics sales in 1991 & 1992 while Table 12 cites plastic sales to major markets for 1991 and 1992.
| 1991 | 1992 | |
| ABS | 1,125 | 1,285 |
| Acrylic | 625 | 626 |
| Alkyd | 315 | 320 |
| Cellulosics | 79 | 81 |
| Epoxy | 490 | 470 |
| Nylon | 556 | 595 |
| Phenolic | 2,663 | 2,957 |
| Polyacetal | 140 | 146 |
| Polycarbonate | 601 | 662 |
| Polyester, thermoplastic | 2,541 | 2,742 |
| Polyester, unsaturated (a) | 1,081 | 1,192 |
| Polyethylene, high density | 9,345 | 10,434 |
| Polyethylene, low density (b) | 11,492 | 12,307 |
| Polyphenylene-based alloys | 195 | 204 |
| Polypropylene and copolymers | 8,326 | 8,502 |
| Polystyrene | 4,895 | 5,197 |
| Other styrenics (c) | 1,219 | 1,298 |
| Polyurethane | 3,147 | 3,330 |
| Polyvinyl chloride & copolymers | 9,215 | 10,053 |
| Other vinyls (d) | 178 | 177 |
| Styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) | 114 | 112 |
| Thermoplastic elastomers | 614 | 655 |
| Urea and me1amine | 1,658 | 1,737 |
| Others | 345 | 358 |
| Total | 60,959 | 65,440 |
Source: Modern Plastics
| 1991 | 1992 | % Of Total in 1992 | |
| Appliances | 1,219 | 1,341 | 2.0% |
| Building/Construction | 11,414 | 12,764 | 19.5% |
| Electrical/Electronics | 1,945 | 2,166 | 3.3% |
| Transportation | 2,012 | 2,198 | 3.4% |
| Packaging | 15,467 | 16,540 | 25.2% |
| Furniture | 1,039 | 1,074 | 1.6% |
| Toys | 774 | 841 | 1.3% |
| Housewares | 1,532 | 1,578 | 2.4% |
| Other | 25,557 | 26,938 | 41.3% |
| Total | 60,959 | 65,440 | 100% |
Source: Modern Plastics
B. Commodity Polymers
The major commodity polymers include polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polystyrene (PS).
1. Polyethylenes
Polyethylene is a translucent material often fabricated into clear, thin films. Thicker sections are more translucent than thinner ones, and the addition of colorants and other additives greatly enhances polyethylene’s commercial importance. Polyethylenes are partially crystalline and partly amorphous and have very wide molecular weight ranges.
Compounding of polyethylene provides specific properties for various applications and is usually carried out by producers or fabricators/compounders.
Within the industry, polyethylenes are usually viewed as to their respective densities. The three major types are low-density (LDPE), linear low-density (LLDPE) and high-density (HDPE).
HDPE can be made via the Phillips process (chromic oxide) and results in products of very high molecular weight (40,000-10,000,000). The molecular weight distribution of polyethylene is very important and is responsible for many of the properties of the polymer. HDPE, however, is mostly made via the Ziegler process (aluminum alkyls & titanium salts) with wide variations in density and branching leading to a diversity of properties.
LDPE is made via three processes: low-pressure, high-pressure tubular and a high-pressure stirred-autoclave polymerization. LLDPE, the most recent of the three is obviously the most linear (less branching) and was introduced by Phillips Petroleum. LLDPE’s unique properties are used in pipe, film and wire and cable applications.
Nameplate polyethylene capacity is estimated at 25.3 billion lbs with the following producers listed in decreasing percent of the total:
| Quantum | - 17.2% |
| Union Carbide | - 11.9% |
| Dow | - 11.8% |
| Exxon | - 9.1% |
| Chevron | - 8.9% |
| Oxychem | - 6.9% |
| Mobil | - 6.7% |
| Solvay | - 6.0% |
| Paxon Polymer | - 4.7% |
| Phillips | - 4.7% |
| DuPont | - 3.2% |
| Westlake | - 2.8% |
| Eastman | - 2.6% |
| Rexene | - 1.6% |
| Hoechst-Celanese | - 1.4% |
| Lyondell | - 0.5% |
Uses for polyethylenes in autos include:
--- fluid reservoirs (washers, radiator overflows, etc.)
--- fuel tanks
--- spoilers
--- trunk linings
As an example of specific HDPE applications, Table 13 cites selective specifications of several applications for Chrysler, Ford and Honda for Phillip FORTIFLEX blow molding products.
| Specification | Application |
| CHRYSLER AM5133 | Washer Bottles, Coolant, Ducts |
| MS-DB53C | HVAC Ducts, Fuel Vent Tube |
| MS-DB471A (MS-DB24) (MS-DB47) | Washer Reservoirs Air Dist. Ducts |
| MS-DB471B (MS-DB439) | Coolant Reservoirs |
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of Tables
- I - Introduction
- II - Summary
- III - Conclusions
- IV - Industry Overview
- V - Plastic Product Markets: Analysis & Forecasts
- VI - Application Markets: Analysis & Forecasts
- VII - Marketing
- VIII - Competitive Analysis
- IX - Technology
- X - Environmental/Regulatory Considerations
- XI - Company Profiles
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