Each of Solvay plastics materials contains a diverse assortment of materials. Polymerization techniques and additives (plasticizers, pigments, fillers, etc.) can enhance the properties of a single polymer (flow, mechanical strength, etc.). Solvay Plastics also offers custom-made formulations in line with developments in processing technology and consumer quality requirements. After use, these plastics can be recycled or their energy value recovered by clean incineration.

Many different processes are used to transform raw plastics into the thousands of everyday objects that we use. To mould or shape thermoplastics, they are basically softened to allow the plastic to flow through a die, to be injected into, formed in or over a mould.

These processes usually allow any scrap material to be recycled. On this and the following pages, you will find short explanations of some of the more common processes such as injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding, rotational moulding, calendering, thermoforming (which includes vacuum forming) and coating