Wood plastic composites (WPCs) consist of natural fibers and additives compounded with a polymer matrix. These composites are manufactured using either wood and plastic wastes or recyclates, or plastic materials and virgin wood.When compared with conventional wood, WPCs offer functional benefits such as high durability, increased chemical and moisture resistance, and anti-warp feature. In

addition, WPCs lack knots and splits that are likely to be found in hardwood, which further enhances its aesthetic appeal. Bugs and termites are primary causes for replacement of hardwood products. WPCs do not rot as they are resistant to these insects and fungi. WPCs are widely used for both structural and non-structural applications. Prototyping is one of the novel applications that is focused on WPCs.The growth in the housing and construction sector is fueling the demand for WPCs,and these composites are being increasingly used in interior decorations, doors and window profiles and outdoor construction applications such as decking and boardwalks. Growing concerns regarding the use of virgin wood owing to the impact on the environment have compelled users to seek alternative materials such as composites. This factor is fostering the WPCs' market growth.The low preference for recyclates used in WPCs is a major challenge to the market growth. Some buyers prefer WPCs manufactured using virgin materials due to the concerns about performance, durability, and quality of recyclates used in products.

在下半年确定性较强的安全环保约束下，部分供需格局向好的子行业仍有望维持景气，如受益地产后周期的纯碱、PVC，汽车产业链的炭黑、橡胶助剂，纺织服装产业链的聚酯、粘胶等。

Talc is a soft mineral, which is chemically composed of magnesium, silica, and water.The chemical composition for talc is hydrated magnesium silicate. The chemical formula usually remains close to this generalized composition but sometimes there are variations in the structure due to the substitution of magnesium by other elements.When ferrous ions substitute magnesium ions of talc, then minnesotaite is formed.Similarly, when aluminum ion substitutes magnesium, then pyrophyllite is formed. Talc has the tendency to form pseudomorphs from different minerals. Some of the commonly pseudomorphed minerals are quartz, dolomite, pyroxenes, and calcite.Kerolite, magnesium talc, soapstone, and steatite are the terms that are generally used for referring talc.

本周申万化工监测的 93 种化工品价格，本周环比上涨品种占 40%（上周为 29%），持平占 34%（上周为47%），下跌占 26%（上周为 24%），化工品整体上涨，整体平均涨跌幅约为 0.81%。涨幅前五的分别为苯胺（19.0%）、东南亚乙烯（+12.7%）、DMF（+10.9%）、己二酸（+8.0%）、东南亚甲苯（+7.4%），跌幅前五的产品分别为波罗的海一铵（-9.8%）、硝酸（-6.2%）、国际天然气（-4.9%）、原盐（-4.8%）、顺丁橡胶(-4.4%)。

The building and construction industry is witnessing significant investments not only in the emerging economies but also in developed countries, including the US. The governments of China, India, Japan, the US, Turkey, France, the UAE, and Qatar are spending substantially on various infrastructure facilities. In addition, in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, the government focus has shifted toward the non-oil sector.

Rigid transparent plastics maintain their original shapes while holding a product and have light transmission property and more than 85% transparency. Rigid transparent plastics include polycarbonate (PC), polystyrene (PS), poly-methyl methacrylate (PMMA), styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), , and others.

7 月 10 日至 7 月 14 日，上证综指上涨 0.14%，化工行业下跌 1.07%，弱于大市。子行业大部分下跌，其中炭黑、粘胶涨幅较大，其他化学原料、磷化工跌幅较大。 

Plastic processing machinery is used to create plastic products using pellets, granules, and powdered forms of raw materials, such as resin and crude oil. Industrial plastic processing machinery includes machines, such as IMMs, extruders, BMMs, hollow molders, 3D plastic printers, and thermal forming machines. Plastic processing machinery finds applications in industries like packaging, consumer goods, and construction.

Plastics that can be molded into several sizes and shapes or forms are classified as blow molded plastics. Injection blow molding, rotational blow molding, and extrusion blow molding are the different types of technologies used in the production of blow molded plastic bottles. The major categories of plastics used for such productions include polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Blow molded plastics are used in a wide range of industries such as packaging, electronics, automotive, and transportation.

The global anti-fatigue mats market is expected to be driven by an increasing demand from the manufacturing industry, healthcare organizations, research laboratories, and industrial kitchens. Anti-microbial, anti-slippery, and aesthetically appealing features of anti-fatigue mats are driving the market growth. Increasing safety and healthy working environment is another factor contributing to the growth of the market. It is due to various ergonomic training and programs that help workers to improve their work environment.However, the need for regular maintenance is a challenge as some mats require normal washing and some require pressurized washing. Objects that are stuck in holes of mats are difficult to clean, and therefore, may lead to non-compliance and needs to be replaced frequently. Another issue with anti-fatigue mats in the market is curling and buckling of mat, which is due to various reasons including placing the mat on an uneven floor. This can lead to falling and slipping, which is a potential threat. Use of recycled materials to manufacture anti-fatigue mats is likely to contribute significantly to the market growth during the forecast period. Recycled mats are eco-friendly, costeffective,and durable. The global anti-fatigue mats market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.74% during the forecast period.