AbstractAs it stands today, the outlook for the lead stabilizer industry couldn't be better. There are several reasons why we feel this is so. One reason is that governmental regulations have been known to the industry for several years. Because of this, suppliers have been very successful in helping consumers meet existing regulations through education, training, and improved handling technology. Also, we are aware of no new or pending legislation that would place additional restrictions on lead.Other reasons for optimism include increased cost advantages when compared to other types of stabilizers available and the potential from new application areas.My intent is to review what the industry has done to promote customer compliance regarding governmental regulations and to elaborate on reasons for our optimistic outlook concerning the future of the lead stabilizer industry.