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W. J. Lawrence, JL
Date
TO: FROM:
MARKETING MANAGER - J. S. THACKRAH COLORED PIGMENT PRODUCTS DIVISION
P. H. FITZGERALD JACKSON LABORATORY
NEW PRODUCT REQUEST OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
June 16, 19 81
A. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF NEED
Title: Acid Ripened CPC Blue B
Product Description:
Product similar to BT-284-D in color and transparency but lower in cost (approx. $l/lb) and improved in rheology, strength, and flocculation resistance in enamels. A new product to replace BT-284-D in many applications.
Deficiencies of Existing Du Pont Products: Inadequate rheology in high solids enamels, high mill cost End-use Applications (Target industries, etc.):
Automotive, industrial Competitive Products: Harmon's B4806 Test Procedures (TS) : As per BT-284-D plus evaluation in HSE
B. ESTIMATE OF MARKET SIZE 130,000 1980 (based on BT-284-D)
C ESTIMATE OF DU FONT'S SHARE OF MARKET
1st Year 1985
2nd Year 1986
3rd Year 1987
D. SPECIFY CUSTOMERS (IF KNOWN)
F&F, Ford, Bee Chemical, etc. E. CRITICAL TIMING