Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by a participant in finding potential buyers for a large quantity of Polybutene, specifically a copolymer of isobutylene and butene, which is unsuitable for their intended application. The scope includes practical advice on identifying industries that might utilize this product.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests contacting the manufacturer to inquire about industries that use the specific grade of polybutene.
- Another participant recommends using the Thomas Register to find local industries that might be interested, emphasizing the importance of minimizing shipping costs.
- A suggestion is made to engage salespeople in conversation, potentially over lunch, to gather information about their largest customers for the product.
- There is a mention of a potential use of polybutene in bird repellant, raising the idea of selling it to airports.
- One participant notes the impact of the bird repellant industry on smaller businesses in the field.
- The original poster expresses gratitude for the responses and clarifies their intent to seek industry recommendations rather than advertise the product.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the need to identify potential industries for the polybutene product, but there are varying suggestions on how to approach this, indicating multiple competing views on the best course of action.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations regarding the specific applications of polybutene and the assumptions about its properties, such as stickiness, which remain unresolved in the discussion.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals or businesses involved in manufacturing, sales, or distribution of chemical products, particularly those interested in polybutene or similar materials.