Additives in the North American electrical and electronics market

Abstract Plastics going into the electrical and electronics (E&E) market are used in a variety of applications, including wire and cable, connectors, electronic housings and packaging for electronic components. Additives such as stabilizers, colorants, flame retardants and conductive materials are key to meeting demanding performance requirements for plastics in these applications. Jennifer Markarian reports for Plastics Additives & Compounding on some of the trends in North America in this key market.