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Plastics Made From Sulfur
In 2016 the University of Liverpool posted an article titled “Plastics of the future may be made from sulfur, not oil, putting waste to...
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Jul 8, 20204 min read


Nature Eating Plastic
Nature Eating Plastic Nature always finds a way: Bug and Bacteria Plastic Eaters There are two species of waxworm that have been...
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May 1, 20202 min read


Biodegradable Plasticizers & Polymers
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BIODEGRADABLE PLASTICIZERS & POLYMERS As the world is continuously trying to find a balance between the...
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Mar 12, 20202 min read


Are Paper Straws Better Than Plastic?
Paper Straws vs Plastic Straws It is great that we are living in a world where people want to be more environmentally conscious and...
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Aug 1, 20193 min read


Difference between Styrofoam™ and Polystyrene
SWhat is the Difference Between Styrofoam™ and Polystyrene? Like Typex, Q-tip or Kleenex, Styrofoam has become a household name to refer...
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Apr 18, 20192 min read


Latest News on BPA (Bisphenol A) Study
FDA’s current perspective, based on its most recent safety assessment, is that BPA is safe at the current levels occurring in foods. For...
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Mar 13, 20182 min read


SBS and SEBS
SBS and Thermoplastic Rubbers As we have discussed previously in the post called Thermoplastic Rubber, TPE is the abbreviation of the...
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Sep 5, 20172 min read


What Type of Plastic is Cellophane?
The festive season is here! I thought it would be fun to do an article that pertains not only to plastics but also to the festive season...
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Sep 5, 20172 min read


Anti-Static Compound Passes International Testing
International Standards KMA SA Marketing is proud to announce that our very own, home formulated, TR anti-static compound has past...
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Sep 5, 20171 min read


Footwear in South Africa
INTERESTING FACTS ON FOOTWEAR IN SOUTH AFRICA In the 90’s South Africa had a booming shoe industry. 88 million shoes were consumed each...
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Sep 5, 20172 min read


Polyethylene
HDPE, LDPE and LLDPE PE (Polyethylene) Polyethylene or Polythene or PE, is the world’s most popular plastics. It is a light, versatile...
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Sep 5, 20172 min read


PET Plastic- Common Questions Answered
WHAT IS PET? Polyethylene terephthalate otherwise known as PET is the most common thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family. It...
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Sep 5, 20172 min read


Polycarbonate (PC) – Your Questions Answered
KMA SA Marketing supplies many companies with recycle and virgin Polycarbonate (PC). This blog is to help you answer some common...
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Sep 5, 20173 min read


Innovative Anti-Static Plastic Compound
KMA SA Marketing Launches Innovative Anti-static Compound KMA SA Marketing is now manufacturing a range of anti-static compounds for use...
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Sep 5, 20172 min read


Plastic Moulding
DIFFERENT WAYS OF MOULDING PLASTIC Plastic is moulded into its shapes in various ways. Below are four ‘post cards’ to help explain the...
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Sep 5, 20171 min read


Plastic Recycle Symbols
RECYCLE AT A GLANCE This article is split into three sections: What type of plastics can be recycled and how are they recycled? What do...
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Sep 5, 20172 min read


Plastic Acronyms- What they Stand For
Do you ever wonder what people mean when they say that your bottle is made of PET? Or what the HDPE on the bottom of your household...
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Sep 5, 20171 min read


Polyvinyl Chloride- PVC
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE- PVC KMA SA Marketing markets a variety of PVC polymers and compounds. We also custom formulate PVC compounds for...
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Sep 5, 20172 min read


The 101 on Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR)
Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) KMA SA Marketing doesn’t only supply TPR we also custom formulate compounds for many of our clients. See our...
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Sep 5, 20172 min read
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