Synthetic resins and their raw materials / A survey of the types and uses of synthetic resins, the organization of the industry, and the trade in resins and raw materials, with particular references to factors essential to tariff consideration. Under the general provisions of section 332, title III, part II, Tariff act of 1930.

by United States Tariff Commission

Competitive conditions.

Domestic consumption of vinyl acetate and vinyl chloride has increased in recent years from experimental to commercial quantities. Many years of intensive research looking toward large outlets for the resins made from these compounds has apparently been successful. The largest single application indicated at this time is for safety glass sheets.

The large increase in domestic consumption expected in the immediate future will probably be supplied chiefly from expanding domestic production and imports from Canada will probably decline even under the reduced trade-agreement duty except to fill possible temporary shortages.