It goes by the tongue-twisting name of polybutylene adipate terephthalate, or PBAT. Researchers looked at the molecular structure of polyethylene terephthalate, the plastic used to make beverage ...
The state government industry deal with pipe manufacturer Iplex and several WA builders was announced in August after an allegedly bad batch of polybutylene pipes made with a faulty resin were ...
Rai points to the use of polybutylene pipes for plumbing as another issue, especially in houses built around the 80’s. “These pipes can burst without any warning, which would cause severe ...