Review of applications of plastics and elastomers in American automobile industry; safety and accessory applications; weight of plastics parts, adhesives, coatings and fibers consumed per vehicle; new trends; plastics mentioned include polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon, and acrylic, vinyl, epoxy, polyester, and acetal resins; during 1958 to 1967, production of plastics for automobiles increased from 100 to 660 million lb; by 1970, annual United States auto production is expected to be 10 million, requiring 100 lb plastic per auto. (44245)


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    Title :

    Plastics for automobiles -- Market survey


    Additional title:

    Plastiques pour les automobiles apercu du marche


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    French




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