High-performance plastic Ultrason improved.

M2 Presswire;  December 30, 2002 ;     414 words ......High-performance plastic Ultrason improved(C)1994-2002 M2...BASF has extended its Ultrason product range by several...of properties. The new Ultrason brands are easier to demould...components. Stability against UV radiation has also been improved. Ultrason is the trade name for...to ...

Polysulfone and Polyethersulfone by BASF with new properties; High...

M2 Presswire;  December 19, 2002 ;     419 words ......High performance plastics Ultrason improved(C)1994-2002 M2...BASF has extended its Ultrason product range by several...of properties. The new Ultrason brands are easier to demould...components. Stability against UV radiation has also been improved. Ultrason is the trade name for...to ...

Ultrason has new properties.

Plastics & Rubber Asia;  March 1, 2003 ;     47 words ...BASF has extended its Ultrason (PSU and PES) range to offer new black-coloured materials...the weather, the new range also offers resistance to UV radiation. Approved by FDA, Ultrason is used in Tupperware's microwave dishes and baby bottles...

UV radiation decreasing over U.S.? (ultra-violet radiation)

Science News;  February 20, 1988 ;     593 words ...UV radiation decreasing over U.S.? Long-term measurements of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun are not living up to scientific...1974 and 1985, they report, the amount of UV radiation appears to have decreased. However, some scientists...

New BASF high performance plastic; BASFs plastic product line augmented by...

M2 Presswire;  August 15, 2007 ;     604 words ......plastic; BASFs plastic product line augmented by Ultrason P (PPSU)(C)1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE...of polyarylsulfone to the two existing materials Ultrason S (PSU) and Ultrason E (PESU). This new family member is Ultrason P...

Biological Monitoring of Solar UV Radiation at 17 Sites in Asia, Europe...

Photochemistry and Photobiology;  May 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ......biologically effective dose of ambient UV radiation has been developed using UV-sensitive...global and long-time monitoring of solar UV radiation, in particular at tropical sites where...is taking place. INTRODUCTION Solar UV radiation is a ubiquitous environmental agent...

The effects of UV radiation A and B on diurnal variation in photosynthesis...

Photochemistry and Photobiology;  February 1, 1999 ;     700+ words ......global food chains, is inhibited by UV radiation. Evaluating UV inhibition is therefore...assessing the role of natural levels of UV radiation in regulating ecosystem behavior as...diurnal variability of the effect of UV radiation on photosynthesis in three diverse algal...

An improved algorithm for satellite-derived UV radiation

Photochemistry and Photobiology;  January 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ......Improved Algorithm for Satellite-derived UV Radiation ABSTRACT The improved algorithm surface...from 280 to 315 nm. INTRODUCTION Solar UV radiation is potentially harmful to a variety...the atmosphere. Increased exposure to UV radiation has multiple effects (3,4). As far as...

UV radiation, autoimmunity, and questions galore

The Scientist;  May 5, 2003 ;     700+ words ......conundrum: The effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sun exposure can induce the onset...Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. UV radiation encompasses the electromagnetic spectrum...Harvard researchers showed recently that UV radiation absorbed from working in the sun ...

BASF adds PPSU to its Ultrason series.(engineering materials)

British Plastics & Rubber;  September 1, 2007 ;     255 words ......been introduced by BASF and is available for customer trials. The new Ultrason P 3010 is a polyphenylsulphone and adds to BASF's existing Ultrason S polysulphone and Ultrason E polyethersulphone. The new material combines the high melting temperature...

Consensus paper, experts warn of dangers of UV radiation

Ophthalmology Times;  February 15, 2004 ;     337 words ......hazards associated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation, according to a panel of experts. The...four key points: that the dangers of UV radiation are significant; that public policy...professionals have a thorough understanding of UV radiation; and a recommended protection protocol...

ENVIRONMENT-CHILE: UV RADIATION, THE DARK SIDE OF THE SUN

Inter Press Service English News Wire;  January 10, 2007 ;     700+ words ......parts of Argentina and Chile, where UV radiation increases by 25 percent. According to...with clear skies nearly every day, UV radiation is expected to reach its highest levels...since water, sand and snow reflect UV radiation and enchance its effects. "I believe...

Isoflavonoid compounds from red clover (trifoluim pratense) protect from...

Photochemistry and Photobiology;  September 1, 2001 ;     700+ words ......Inflammation and Immune Suppression Induced by UV Radiation(para) ABSTRACT Isoflavones derived from...protection from oxidative damage induced by UV radiation both in vitro and following dietary...by moderate doses of solar-simulated UV radiation. For equol the protection was ...

Study of UV Radiation Dose Received by the Spanish Population

Photochemistry and Photobiology;  November 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ...ABSTRACT Excess exposure to UV radiation can affect our health by causing sunburn...has been calculated by means of global UV radiation on a horizontal plane. A database of...population throughout the year. INTRODUCTION UV radiation affects human health. Several studies...

Interview: Richard Atlas discusses the use of UV radiation to kill anthrax...

NPR All Things Considered;  October 23, 2001 ;     658 words ......Richard Atlas discusses the use of UV radiation to kill anthrax in the mail system Host...fact, said that they intended to try UV radiation of the mail. That would be effective...protective. ADAMS: What does he mean by UV radiation? Prof. ATLAS: Essentially, something...