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Plastics have become the most used material in every aspect of human life and industry,

whether it is manufacturing, retailing, agriculture, education, transportation, or even

communication. The amount with which the usage of plastic has increased is uncanny. The

demand for plastics has increased rapidly because of the relative low cost and the ease in

processing it.

With the advancements in technology, material science and in the industries which serve to

process plastic, like injection molders and extruders, the versatility and possibilities of

plastic materials grows every day. As a result, plastic is being used more and more to replace

standard materials because of some of the advantages it offers. One particular standard

material that is being replaced by plastics at an increasing pace is lead. Lead is an

extraordinarily versatile material which offers great performance across a wide number of

applications. It is also cheap and prevalent which everybody likes. The problem, however, is

that it is a toxic material which poses serious health risks to individuals and the environment

alike.

The increasing environmental and health concerns in the global marketplace have created

immense demand for lead free solutions across various industries. One supplier, Ecomass, has

built its company and brand around being able to deliver high density plastics that can serve as

high performance lead replacement solutions. Ecomassis committed to reducingthe negative

impact of lead on the global environment.

Ecomass’ high density plastics deliver the weight of metals with the advantages of plastics.

The most important property of these plastics is the ability to seamlessly modify their

formulation according to the application, to make them as affordable as possible while

delivering the necessary physical properties as demanded by the application.

This ability to customize the material exactly to one’s needs offers considerable performance

benefits as compared to traditional materials, such as ceramics, glass, steel, aluminum, lead

and zinc. The ever increasing need for quality lead replacement materials has pushed the

demand for high density materials higher. Requirements such as adding weight in order to

enhance performance, balancing assemblies to enhance service life, dampening vibration to

make customer contact experience more profound, shielding radiation to enhance safety

standards,or providing lead free ammunition are fulfilled using high density materials wherein

the original and designer equipment manufacturers can add mass to precise locations in their

products.

It is not only the manufacturers who are concerned about lead’s detrimental effects. Even

officials in the military and law enforcement sector have realized the environmental impact of a

lead bullet. They have also become genuinely concerned and have decided to switch to lead free

ammunition, also known as “green ammo” or training ammunition, which has similar ballistic

performance of lead rounds, without being toxic.

Frangible ammunition is an answer to lead free ammunition,

though the only difference is the projectile. Ecomass’

frangible projectiles are manufactured using an injection

molding procedure, which is capable of withstanding the

most stringent tolerances for ensuring recurring

performances. As a result, they are a perfect ballistic match

to lead roundsat a distance of 100 meters. The bullets used

for frangible ammunition are composed of polymers and

metal powders. Beyond eliminating the toxic concerns of

lead rounds, lead free ammunition serves another

meaningful purpose by reducing shrapnel risk. Lead bullets

break into small particles when hitting a hard enough

surface, and depending on the range from the shooter and

the target, this can result in considerable shrapnel and

ricochet risk to the shooter. Lead free ammunition is

designed to be completely frangible, such that it completely

powderizes upon impact. As such, this is an ideal choice for

close quarter’s combat training.

Ecomass Technologies is one of the first suppliers to offer density-equivalent lead-free

thermoplastic solutions in the world. More importantly, Ecomass is committed to continually

enhancing and refining its technologies to sustain itself as a leader in providing lead free

materials across industries globally.

Mailing & Shipping AddressEcomass Technologies

4101 Parkstone Heights Dr.Suite 380

Austin, Texas 78746-7482USA

Telephone1-877-ECOMASS (877-326-6277)

toll-free in U.S.A.Telephone: 512-306-0020

info@ecomass.comTechnical Sales and Support

www.ecomass.comRobert Durkee (ext 1) Ryan Dailey (ext 4)