Resources

The Adhesives Design Toolkit - UK Department of Trade and Industry funded web-based resource providing a framework for the collation and organisation of relevant material related to adhesives and adhesive bonding. Directory of links to adhesive related sites.
www.adhesivestoolkit.com/

Biodegradable Polymer Research Center - USA. Non-profit organization for exploratory and fundamental research on biodegradable polymers.
bprc.caeds.eng.uml.edu/

BSEF. Bromine Science and Environmental Forum - Scientific discussion platform established by global bromine manufacturers, aimed at furthering research, knowledge transfer and the dissemination of environmental information. List of companies. Technical information on bromides and brominated flame retardents. Glossary of terms. Links to related sites.
www.bsef.com/

Chemistry - An introduction to the science of chemistry.
home.att.net/~cat6a/index.htm

The Colour Experience - Information resource about the science and technology of colour. History of dyes and fashion. Gallery of artists and designers. Glossary of technical terms. Links to related sites. From the UK Society of Dyers and Colourists.
www.colour-experience.org/

Coshh Essentials - Database of UK health and safety legislation, guidance and publications for professional in the chemicals handling and processing industries.
www.coshh-essentials.org.uk/

DPI. Dutch Polymer Institute - The Netherlands. Partnership organization between private industry and knowledge institutes, focused on polymer science, industrial research, and polymer application and processing technologies. Extensive library of news and information.
www.polymers.nl/

The Fire Retardant Forum - On-line platform for the promotion of knowledge and information exchange on chemical fire retardents for industrial applications. Links to related sites.
www.fireretardant-forum.com/

Flame Protection and Flame Retardants - Information resource about a variety of chemical flame retardents and their applications. Also market information. From Clariant Corp.
www.flameretardants-online.com/

IDES, Inc - Provides a vertical search engine for the plastics industry that only indexes plastics related websites. Also, offers custom resin search engines for manufacturers and distributors of plastic materials.
www.ides.com/

Inherently Conductive Polymers - Information resource on the technology, current research, materials and related topics in the manufacture and applications of inherently conductive polymers.
www.conductivepolymers.com/

Institute for Textile Chemistry - Germany. Government founded and supervised institute for research, development and technology transfer in manufacturing, modification, characterization and processing of man-made fibers and textiles. English and German.
www.uni-stuttgart.de/itc/

International Flooring Sciences Resource Center - Publishers of peer reviewed technical papers, reports, and articles on flooring related ergonomic, chemistry, environmental, cleaning and recycling topics. Sponsored by the Carpet and Rug Institute.
www.flooringsciences.org/

The Material Vinyl - Information about vinyl and its properties and applications, fire performance and recycling, and safety guidelines. From The Vinyl Institute.
www.aboutbluevinyl.org/

PETnology GmbH - Information resource, portal and company directory for the polyethylen-therephtalate (PET) industry. Job market. Calendar of events. Links to research institutions and trade associations. English and German.
www.petnology.com/

Plastics Toolbox - Collection of calculators, wizzards, analysing and cost estimating tools used in the plastics processing industry. From GE Plastics.
www.geplastics.com/gepapp/eng/webted/webted.html

Polish Chitin Society (PTChit) - Poland. Membership organisation for researchers and professionals in the polymer, man-made fiber, agriculture and medical industries, focused on knowledge exchange and research support in chitin, chitosan and its derivatives.
www.ptchit.lodz.pl/

Polymer Centre - Denmark. Center for research and education in polymer science and technology. List of seminars and publications. Links to related sites.
www.polymers.dk/

Scandinavian Colour Institute AB - Sweden. Developers of the international color order and communication system in architecture, design, manufacturing, marketing, research and education. Software, readers, sample collections, translation keys and lightness meters. Extensive technical information and literature, and educational materials. On-line purchasing feature. English, Swedish and German.
www.ncscolour.com

SDC ColourClick - Web-based resource for color facts and information. Company directory. List of trade events. Archive of articles. From the Society of Dyers and Colourists.
www.colourclick.org/

Society For Biomaterials - USA. Professional society, founded to promote advances in all phases of biomaterials research and development. Calendar of events. List of publications. Job bank. Searchable directory of companies, products and services.
www.biomaterials.org/

Special Chem - Portal and information resource to polymer additives and colors, adhesives and sealants, and coatings and inks. Technical guides and articles. Product database. Extensive glossary of terms. Business news. Links to related sites.
www.specialchem4polymers.com/

TRI. Textile Research Institute - USA. Independent, not-for-profit, research institute of the Princeton University. Provides advanced research and education in polymers, fibers, films and porous materials for industry and government.
www.triprinceton.org/