Japan’s Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics (MEP, Tokyo; www.m-ep.co.jp/en) has introduced a new POM product family with lower formaldehyde emissions during processing. The newly formulated series – called “Iupital” 05 – reduces the amount of formaldehyde, which is typically generated, by about 50% compared to traditional POM products. MEP explained that the emission of undesired gaseous formaldehyde products is hampering the adoption of traditional POM products in industries that include automotive and electronics.

The company added that “Iupital” 05 also leaves less deposits in injection moulds, thereby reducing downtime for cleaning as well as extending the equipment’s life, as well as lowering operating costs. Different viscosities will be available, including standard-flow and high-flow grades.