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Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), also known as PVA, is a synthetic polymer that is both colorless and odorless. It is water-soluble, biodegradable and has a variety of applications due to its unique properties. PVOH is commonly used in packaging, papermaking, textile warp, as a thickener and emulsion stabilizer, and in various coatings. At APM, we supply PVOH typically as pellets and powder. [...]
Have you heard about PET foam sheets and boards? Yes, that’s right; the same material used in PET plastic bottles are potential eco-friendly alternatives to wood, aluminum, copper, concrete materials, and other non-sustainable materials like polystyrene, PU foams, etc. But what exactly is PET foam? PET foam is a lightweight, rigid foam based on its primary polymeric material, polyethylene-teraphatlate (PET)., [...]
Balsa wood is one of the lightest and most pliable industrial timbers available today. This popular wood, grown in Ecuador, is much loved for its buoyancy and excellent ability to insulate vibration, sound, and heat. Because of the balsa tree’s high growth rate, this timber is an environmentally friendly choice for various usages, such as wooden house construction and decoration, surfboards, roofing, furniture, ceiling panels, and composite structures. The wood is converted into an essential and sustainable construction material, balsa core boards and sheets.[...]
As the economy grows, people are becoming alarmed about the increased rate of deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions, and the demand for lightweight materials and sustainable alternatives to wood, aluminum, copper, concrete, polystyrene, polypropylene, and others has increased significantly. One of these promising eco-friendly alternatives is PVC foam boards/sheets. But what exactly is PVC foam? PVC foam is a lightweight, rigid form of expanded polyvinyl chloride (PVC). [...]
