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Polymers are made up of many many molecules all strung together in long, repeating chains, and sometimes more complicated structures. What makes polymers interesting is that how they act depending on what kinds of molecules they're made up of, and how they're put together. The properties of anything made out of polymers really reflects what's going on at the ultra-tiny (molecular) level. Polymers are essentially used in the manufacture of various plastic products. In the consumption of the basic petrochemical, polymers form the bulk of demand with a share of around 55%.
So, things that are made of polymers look, feel, and act depending on how their atoms and molecules are connected, as well as which ones are of use to us. Some are rubbery, like a bouncy ball, some are sticky and gooey, and some are hard and tough, like a skateboard. Even our body is made of them. DNA, the genetic blueprint that defines people and other living things, is a polymer. From the proteins and starches in our foods to the wheels on our skateboards and in-line skates, and the tires on our bikes and cars, we're surrounded by polymers every day, everywhere.
Polymers account for around 70% of petrochemicals and are therefore the most important constituent of the Indian chemical industry. In the consumption of the basic petrochemical, polymers form the bulk of the demand with a share of around 55%.
The share of polymers in the product mix in India for various crackers ranges from 60% to 90%. The segment of polymers have registered a growth of 18% while there have been an increase of 26% in the capacities CAGR. The various byproducts of polymers are Polystyrene, PVC, Poly propylene, LDPE/ LLDPE and HDPE.
PVC, a polymers byproduct, is in demand in the Indian market, at 20,00000 tons per annum. Polystyrene, a byproduct of polymers has a 350,000 tons. Polymers form an important constituent of the Indian petrochemical industry. So efforts must be taken by the industry and the government of India, so that the production and quality of polymers remain top class. Polypropylene is a very light weight polymer and that is the main reason why it is used as a substitute for various other polymers. Installed capacity of Polypropylene in India is about 34,00000 Tons. It is mainly used in the manufacture of injection molding, BOPP, ropes and twines.
The plastics & polymers industry in India has been growing at a healthy rate of 14-15% per annum. Despite this significant growth in demand of petrochemicals, the per capita consumption in India is still far below the world average. This means there are immense opportunities for growth and investment (including FDI) in the coming years. According to the Indian Plastics Federation, by 2010 Indian demands for polymers will increase to 12.5 million tonnes/year, making the country the third largest global consumer after the US and China. Moreover, to fill the needs for higher levels of processing machinery, the plastic sector will require large number of injection / blow moulding and extrusion machines.
Jay Polychem Delhi sells more than 2500MT of polymers per month across multiple sectors from automobiles and electrical appliances, to home appliances and footwear. Jay Polychem Delhi is a major players in the market since 1988 acting as an important contributor to the industrial and economic growth of the country, Jay Polychem Delhi is one of the largest engineering plastics distributor in India. Engineering plastics are a group of plastic materials that exhibit superior mechanical and thermal properties in a wide range of conditions over and above more commonly used commodity plastics.
