SABIC is launching the latest polycarbonate copolymer resins offering exceptional chemical resistance targeted at mobility, electronics, industrial and infrastructure applications
SABIC, a worldwide leader in the chemical industry, launched its new LNP ELCRES CXL polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins proposing exceptional chemical resistance. These forte materials are well desirable to assist clients in the mobility, electronics, industrial and infrastructure markets address with accelerated exposure to harsh chemical which could cause environmental stress cracking and premature failure. In addition to furnishing advanced chemical resistance than incumbent materials, LNP ELCRES CXL copolymer resins can improve part durability and reliability with extraordinary low-temperature impact resistance and weatherability.
“Several trends are pitching to advanced chemical exposure for plastic parts,” said Maureen MacDonald-Stein, Director, Portfolio Strategy and Marketing, SABIC Polymers, Specialties enterprise. “Heightened worries about cleanliness have persisting after the pandemic, prompting clients to often disinfect surfaces from phone display to EV charger handles. The developing reputation of wearables and the steady use of smartphones bring electronics into ongoing contact with pores and skin oils, lotions and other personal care products. Our new LNP ELCRES CXL materials assist keeping part overall performance and aesthetics, at the same time as chemicals becomes more aggressive and exposure intensifies.”
The new LNP ELCRES CXL copolymer resins can provide top notch chemical resistance, exceeding the overall performance of conventional amorphous materials like polycarbonate (PC) resins and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) blends. SABIC’s internal testing out revealed that LNP ELCRES CXL copolymer resins are extraordinarily resistant to diverse chemicals discovered in the mobility, industrial, infrastructure and electronics sectors. Representative mobility and infrastructure chemical have been examined. They include gas, antifreeze, caustic soda (5% solution) and a number of associated chemical.
The new SABIC CXL portfolio gives a huge range of products, along with opaque and transparent non-flame retardant (FR) grades, opaque, thin-wall FR grades and glass-reinforced options. These materials additionally deliver value added capabilities such as non-brominated/non-chlorinated FR at thin gauges, low-temperature ductility (right down to -60oC), excessive flow for easy processing and good colorability to meet aesthetic requirements. They can meet each ultraviolet (UV) and water immersion necessities (f1 rating) for outdoor suitability under UL 746°C.
“Our LNP ELCRES CXL copolymer resins can assist producers and brands keep pace with the growing dangers of performance and aesthetic degradation posed through more considerable use of chemicals,” stated Scott Fisher, General Manager, Technology, SABIC Polymers, Specialties business. “Our proprietary copolymer technology rises to the task of defensive applications from harm and loss of value as a result of these substances. By assisting to increase the useful life of components, LNP ELCRES CXL material contribute to sustainability, brand reputation and clients satisfaction.”
