1 Nov 2010

DSM SHOWCASES INDUSTRY-LEADING PORTFOLIO OF GREEN THERMOPLASTIC TECHNOLOGIES

At K 2010, DSM Engineering Plastics, one of the world's leading suppliers of engineering thermoplastics, is highlighting its range of Eco solutions. A key focus is DSM Engineering Plastics’ complete portfolio of Halogen Free engineering plastics, developed for a wide range of high-performance applications. Following the recent introduction of Stanyl® CR, this growing product family now includes Stanyl®, Stanyl® ForTii™; Akulon®; Arnitel® XG; and Arnite® XG.

Complete Halogen Free portfolio in High Performance Polyamide

A market leader in high performance polyamides, DSM offers particular expertise in anticipating and proactively addressing market demand. Based on this, and the company’s widely used, high performance polyamide, Stanyl , DSM has developed several Halogen Free materials. The first of these is Stanyl ForTii, a completely new high performance polyamide that extends the application range of current Stanyl products. Besides Stanyl ForTii the Stanyl portfolio offers 2 new high-flow capable grades: Stanyl CR and Stanyl Highflow. Both grades are Halogen Free to meet the industry standard J-STD- 079. Each has been designed by DSM to meet specific customer needs. The Stanyl portfolio is complemented by Arnitel XG, a Halogen Free Flame Retardant co-polyester.

Stanyl ForTii is an entirely new high temperature polyamide with Halogen Free, Flame Retardant grades. Due to its low moisture absorption combined with an extremely high stiffness it classifies for the second best moisture level according IPC/JDEC J-STD 020D. Stanyl Fortii extends the application range of current Stanyl products to an even higher temperature range supporting lead-free reflow soldering in most demanding surface mount and pin-in-paste soldering assembly processess. Customers will achieve higher performance in their applications versus previously available materials such as LCP.

Stanyl CR is a new generation, Halogen Free, Flame Retardant PA grade offering a UL94-V0 flammability rating, making it ideal for use in various electrical and electronics applications such as FPC connectors. Stanyl CR provides three times the weld line strength of LCP. The exceptional flow properties coupled with high weld line strength enable the design of robust, thin-wall connectors with higher pin densities, longer length and finer pitches than can be achieved with LCP or PPA. Stanyl CR has excellent creep resistance that helps connectors maintain their precise dimensions throughout the life of the part. The material provides high-temperature resistance up to 280°C sustainable for lead-free wave and reflow soldering.

The Stanyl Highflow UL94 HB rated portfolio is meeting market demand for Halogen Free, miniaturization, and cost reduction in the electronics industry. This UL94 HB rated portfolio is naturally Halogen Free and has the best flow capability of all previously available materials, making extremely miniaturized designs possible. At the same time, it exhibits maximum productivity meeting demand for cost reductions.

Arnitel XG is a high-end materials solution developed to replace PVC in wire insulations and cable jackets. Arnitel XG is a Halogen Free Flame Retardant co-polyester that does not contain brominated flame retardants, chlorine or plasticizers. The product has been successfully commercialized for PVC replacement, meeting the stringent safety, reliability and esthetic requirements for external wiring. It is also a more environmentally responsible material vs. PVC.

“The industry is rapidly moving towards the use of Halogen Free products. With Stanyl CR, customers now have the opportunity to replace previously halogenated stanyl grades while they can continue to rely on the well-known strength of Stanyl. DSM continues to support halogenated grades in parallel to meeting customer requirements and different transition shedules.” said Jason Lee, Global Segment Manager. DSM Engineering Plastics.

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DSM Engineering Plastics

DSM Engineering Plastics is one of the world's leading suppliers of quality engineering thermoplastics providing customer value through sustainable solutions that reflect the DSM People, Planet and Profit strategy. DSM Engineering Plastics delivers innovative opportunities for customers who design or produce electrical applications, electronic equipment, cars, barrier packaging films as well as many mechanical and extrusion applications. These markets are served with a broad portfolio of high performance materials including Akulon® and Novamid® 6 and 66 polyamides, Arnitel® TPC, Arnite® PBT and PET polyesters, Yparex® extrudable adhesive resins, and Stanyl® high heat 46 polyamides. Most recently, DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced the first new polymer of the 21st century: Stanyl® ForTii™ and has expanded her portfolio with two bio-based, high performance engineering plastics, EcoPaXX™ and Arnitel® Eco. DSM Engineering Plastics had sales in 2009 of EUR 648 million and employs some 1600 people worldwide More on: www.dsmep.com.

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