25 Nov 2004
DUTCH RAILWAYS USES FRIENDLIER PLASTIC FROM DSM FOR TRAIN CLADDING
Xantar® C CE 407, an unfilled blend of polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) from DSM Engineering Plastics is used by the Dutch Railway to replace train cladding made from polyester sheet. The DSM material was chosen for its lower flammability (M1 classification) and extremely low generation of toxic smoke when burning (F2 classification) due to its use of bromine- and chlorine-free flame-retardant (FR) additives.
The Xantar C thermoplastic is more friendly to the environment and processor because, unlike polyester, the thermally stable blend can be economically and easily extruded into sheets and then vacuum-formed into cladding, even in combination with a co-extruded protective polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) top layer. Information about the Xantar C material is available here at K 2004, International Trade Fair for Plastics + Rubber, where DSM Engineering Plastics is exhibiting at Stand B11 in Hall 06.
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DSM Engineering Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics is a business group forming part of DSM's Performance Materials cluster. DSM EP is a global supplier of Stanyl® PA46 and Akulon® 6 and 66 polyamides, Arnitel® TPE-E, Arnite® PBT and PET polyesters, Xantar® polycarbonate, Yparex® extrudable adhesive resins, and Stamylan® UH Ultra High Molecular Weight PE. These materials are used in technical components for electrical appliances, electronic equipment and cars, in barrier packaging films as well as in many mechanical and extrusion applications. The business group had annual sales of EUR 566 million in 2003. With Stanyl®, it is the global market leader in high heat polyamides.
Akulon®, Arnite®, Arnitel®, Stanyl®, Stamylan® UH, Xantar® and Yparex® are registered trademarks of DSM Engineering Plastics.
Xantar C is a registered trademark of DSM Engineering Plastics.
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