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- noun Plural form of
polyolefin .
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The company reported in February that business conditions and results had improved across the vast majority of its business in 2010, most notably in the olefins and polyolefins and propylene oxide businesses.
LyondellBasell Profit Surges As Sales, Margins Improve Tess Stynes 2011
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The company, formed the 2007 merger of Houston-based Lyondell and Europe-based Basell, said market conditions and results improved across the vast majority of its business in 2010, most notably in the olefins and polyolefins and propylene oxide businesses.
LyondellBasell Posts Profit Lauren Pollock 2011
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Two of the alternative materials (BioFibers and polyolefins) are routinely coated with Teflon® finish, which may pose occupational and other hazards.
Alternatives for significant uses of DEHP in Massachusetts 2008
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The polyolefins polyethyelene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) are widely used compounds that are valued for their flexibility, transparency and toughness.
Alternatives for significant uses of DEHP in Massachusetts 2008
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The Institute assessed five categories of alternative materials: glass woven textiles, cellulose/polyester blends, wood fiber/polyester blends, biofibers, and polyolefins.
Alternatives for significant uses of DEHP in Massachusetts 2008
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All the alternative materials except the polyolefins are derived from more sustainable materials than DEHP/PVC.
Alternatives for significant uses of DEHP in Massachusetts 2008
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The Institute evaluated five alternative materials for medical devices: ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA), polyolefins (polyethylene and polypropylene), glass, silicone, and polyurethane.
Alternatives for significant uses of DEHP in Massachusetts 2008
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After experimenting with the proportions, Rosen hit upon a LeanMaterial that consists of up to 70 percent chalk and 30 percent polyolefins ..
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Instead of using the natural protein as a binding agent, Rosen used polyolefins, a type of plastic derived from natural gas.
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Even though it consists in part of plastic, which costs energy to produce, polyolefins are pretty low on the eco-hate list.
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