Engineering Resins
Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials, Part 26: High-Performance Thermoplastics
The majority of the polymers that today we rely on for outstanding performance — such as polysulfone, polyethersulfone, polyphenylsulfone and PPS — were introduced in the period between 1965 and 1985. Here’s how they entered your toolbox of engineering of materials.
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Styrenic TPEs for Overmolding with Higher PCR Content
Avient’s resound REC Recycled Content TPE portfolio now includes PC, ABS and PC/ABS compounds with up to 45% post-consumer recycle content.
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PC Copolymers for Chemically-Resistant, Thin-Wall Medical Devices
SABIC’s LNP Elcres CRX1314W and its biobased equivalent Elcrin CRX1314BTW boast distinct combination of properties for clear covers, screens and display lenses.
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Electrically Conductive PBT for Automotive
Polyplastics Duranex 201EB PBT is designed for millimeter wave radar applications.
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K 2022 Additives & Materials: Sustainability in the Lead
Nearly all of the new additives highlighted at the big show are aimed at enhancing recyclability of commodity resins and some volume engineering resins such as nylon and PC. A few new materials, on which we had not previously reported, also surfaced at K 2022.
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Covestro PC Chosen by Dermadry for Treatment Trays of Medical Device
Makrolon 2458 PC makes up key components of the latest device for treating hyperhidrosis.
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Foster Now North American Marketing Partner for Röhm’s Medical Acrylic Resins
Company to distribute Röhm’s Cyrolite and Cyrolite MD and XT portfolio of resins.
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‘Ultra-Durable’ PC for Healthcare Boasts Unique Properties Maintained Over a Wide Temperature Range
Covestro’s Makrolon 3638 offers durability from Cryogenic to steam sterilization conditions.
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Partially Biobased Styrene-Butadiene Copolymers Launched
Ineos Styrolution’s Styrolux Eco and K-Resin Eco are available with a renewable styrene monomer content of 60%.
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Acrylic-Based Compounds for Medical Devices
Roehm’s new Cyrolite GP-20 and MD zk6 copolymer compounds for injection molding and extrusion boast superior balance of properties.
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