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According to the latest, and already fifth, edition of the "Expandable Polystyrene" market study, a total of around 7.2 million tonnes of EPS was consumed worldwide in 2022 – half a million tonnes more than five years ago.

Plasticizers make life easier: Chemicals are added to plastics, elastomers, paints and coatings, adhesives, and also, for example, textiles, deodorants and perfumes to make these materials soft, pliable, stretchable or easier to process.

Ceresana has analyzed the European market for plastic pipes: The demand volume reaches approximately 5.01 million tonnes per year.

Without stabilizing chemicals, many plastic and rubber products would be destroyed after a short time by heat, oxidation or UV rays.

Indestructible, versatile and cost-effective: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the oldest and most common plastics.