MATERIALS
Companies highlight new developments
Heat-resistant polymer from GE Plastics
GE Plastics (GEP, Europe: NL-4600 AC Bergen op Zoom; www.geplastics.com) claims to have developed a high-performance polymer offering extreme resistance to heat with its “Ultem XHT”. The product is reputed to withstand 247 °C, yet can still be processed by the standard techniques. Ultem XHT comes in different transparent and opaque colours and is available either filled or unfilled. GE Plastics sees potential applications in automotive engineering, including for headlamp reflectors and lamp bases.
New Ciba additive prevents fungus and mould
“Irgaguard F 3000“ from Ciba Specialty Chemicals (CH-4002 Basel; www.cibasc.com) is an antimicrobial additive for plastics and rubber, designed to prevent the growth of fungus and mould on plastic surfaces. Irgaguard F 3000 can be incorporated in different materials, such as thermoplastics and PU, as well as in rubber and elastomers. The additive has been developed primarily for applications such as composite wood materials and products for moist rooms.
Robust photopolymer from DSM Somos
DSM Somos (Newcastle, Delaware / USA; www.dsmsomos.com) has introduced “Somos 12120”, a photopolymer that can be used to produce robust prototypes offering resistance to both heat and water. This stereolithography material is claimed to have an elevated tensile strength and can even be used in automotive and aviation engineering for applications that require robust, heat-resistant parts.
Dow Chemical launches new low-temperature PE
The “Polyofins & Elastomers” division of Dow Chemical Company (Europe: CH-8810 Horgen; www.dow.com) has introduced a new type of PE known as “Dowlex IP-51”. According to Dow, this HDPE is designed for low processing temperatures and is intended primarily for packaging frozen foods, such as ice cream. It is also suitable for thin-walled injection moulding applications, however, including yoghurt pots and beakers.
Coupling agent for film extrusion from Kometra
Kometra AG (D-06254 Schkopau; www.kometra.de) has launched two highly-maleinated modifiers as part of its “Scona” product line in order to promote adhesion in multi-layer films. “TSPE 1112” has been designed primarily for the production of PE/PA films, while “TPPP 2112” is a development for PA/PP films. Both are claimed to have a low residual monomer content.
GE Plastics (GEP, Europe: NL-4600 AC Bergen op Zoom; www.geplastics.com) claims to have developed a high-performance polymer offering extreme resistance to heat with its “Ultem XHT”. The product is reputed to withstand 247 °C, yet can still be processed by the standard techniques. Ultem XHT comes in different transparent and opaque colours and is available either filled or unfilled. GE Plastics sees potential applications in automotive engineering, including for headlamp reflectors and lamp bases.
New Ciba additive prevents fungus and mould
“Irgaguard F 3000“ from Ciba Specialty Chemicals (CH-4002 Basel; www.cibasc.com) is an antimicrobial additive for plastics and rubber, designed to prevent the growth of fungus and mould on plastic surfaces. Irgaguard F 3000 can be incorporated in different materials, such as thermoplastics and PU, as well as in rubber and elastomers. The additive has been developed primarily for applications such as composite wood materials and products for moist rooms.
Robust photopolymer from DSM Somos
DSM Somos (Newcastle, Delaware / USA; www.dsmsomos.com) has introduced “Somos 12120”, a photopolymer that can be used to produce robust prototypes offering resistance to both heat and water. This stereolithography material is claimed to have an elevated tensile strength and can even be used in automotive and aviation engineering for applications that require robust, heat-resistant parts.
Dow Chemical launches new low-temperature PE
The “Polyofins & Elastomers” division of Dow Chemical Company (Europe: CH-8810 Horgen; www.dow.com) has introduced a new type of PE known as “Dowlex IP-51”. According to Dow, this HDPE is designed for low processing temperatures and is intended primarily for packaging frozen foods, such as ice cream. It is also suitable for thin-walled injection moulding applications, however, including yoghurt pots and beakers.
Coupling agent for film extrusion from Kometra
Kometra AG (D-06254 Schkopau; www.kometra.de) has launched two highly-maleinated modifiers as part of its “Scona” product line in order to promote adhesion in multi-layer films. “TSPE 1112” has been designed primarily for the production of PE/PA films, while “TPPP 2112” is a development for PA/PP films. Both are claimed to have a low residual monomer content.
28.08.2003 Plasteurope.com [14252]
Published on 28.08.2003