ARNITE® XG FOR WHITE GOOD CONNECTORS

DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a halogen-free material specifically designed for connectors in unattended appliances. ARNITE® XG PBT, meets the requirements in IEC 60335-1.

Producers of white goods need a material for connectors that conforms to IEC 60335-1. This standard describes among others the requirements for unattended household appliances such as washing machines, dryers and dishwashers, which operate under high currents(> 0,2A). They include the GWFI at 850°C (IEC 60695-2-12) and the glow wire test at 750°C on end products (IEC 60695-2-11 GWT). The GWT of 750°C has an extinguishing time of less then 2 seconds on assembled parts. The need to meet these requirements makes it extremely difficult to find the right material.

Arnite® XG passes the GWT 750°C on end products, GWFI 850°C and the needle flame test on assembled parts. The material offers excellent thermal performance in addition to a high CTI (600V), good mouldability and very low moisture uptake in comparison with PA 6 and PA 66. These unique properties allow OEMs and connector manufacturers to produce high performance and safer connectors for white good applications and to meet the most stringent specifications of IEC 60335-1, while being environmentally friendly.

Arnite® XG has a lower environmental impact compared to other solutions, as it uses a flame retardant system that is free of halogen and red phosphorus. Arnite XG has a UL94 V-2 rating.

Brendan Maguire, Design Manager of Molex Ireland explains that this new material delivers an exceptional solution for manufacturers of white goods: “Halogen-free Arnite® XG is revolutionary because it is the first unfilled PBT which has tested positively according to GWT on end products.”

The development of Arnite® XG is in line with DSM’s sustainability policy (People, Planet, Profit) which states that DSM sets out to use energy and raw materials efficiently in order to reduce the environmental impact of our activities and to improve the eco-efficiency of our products and processes on an ongoing basis.

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DSM Engineering Plastics

DSM Engineering Plastics is a Business Group in the performance materials cluster of DSM, with sales in 2006 of EUR 1005 million (which number includes the sales of DSM Dyneema) and approximately 1300 employees worldwide. It is one of the world's leading suppliers of engineering thermoplastics offering a broad portfolio of high performance products including Stanyl® PA 46 and Akulon® 6 and 66 polyamides, Arnitel® TPE-E, Arnite® PBT and PET polyesters, Xantar® polycarbonate, Yparex® extrudable adhesive resins. 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. With Stanyl®, it is the global market leader in high heat polyamides.

About DSM

DSM creates innovative products and services in life sciences and materials sciences , contributing to the quality of life. DSM's products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and enjoyable way of living. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrics & electronics, life protection and housing. The company strategy, Vision 2010 - Building on Strengths , focuses on accelerating profitable and innovative growth of the company's specialties portfolio. The key drivers of this strategy are market-driven growth and innovation, an increased presence in emerging economies and operational excellence. DSM has annual sales of almost €9 billion and employs some 22,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa and Australia. More information on DSM can be found at www.dsm.com .

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DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a halogen-free material specifically designed for connectors in unattended appliances. ARNITE® XG PBT, meets the requirements specified in IEC 60335-1.

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