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31. DSM
Producers > DSM…with more than 200 locations (plants, R&D labs, offices) with the headquarters located in the Netherlands. DSM creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM activities are split between 4 business units: Nutrition…
32. LG Chem
Producers > LG Chem…Chem produces acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resins with SM feedstock. These ABS resins are mainly used for production of electric and electronic devices, domestic appliances, interior automotive parts and toys.LG Chem has production units in Korea and China. Their plant in China was…
33. Trinseo
Producers > Trinseo…world famous polymer brands are:Magnum ABSTyril SANTrinseo PS and Trinseo A-tech HIPSPulse PC/ABSCalibre PCEmerge PC flame retardantTrinseo products reach a wide range of end-markets including automotive, electrical & lighting, medical, consumer electronics, large and portable…
34. MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY new
Industries > MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY new…for applications requiring overmoulding onto PC, ABS or PC/ABS Megol™ MED IP and IF series – designed for standalone injection moulding applications and overmoulding onto polyolefins. IP is translucent and IF is opaque Megol™ SK IP and IF series – skin-contact grades suitable for…
35. ABS
Polymer Types > ABS…but Trinseo uses mass polymerisation.ABS monomers chemical formulas.ABS is usually defined by three main properties:FlowabilityHeat resistanceImpact resistanceStyrene monomer gives the ABS good processability, acrylonitrile provides stiffness, heat and chemical resistance while…
36. PC/ABS
Polymer Types > PC/ABS…that is better than impact resistance of ABS or PC.Major PC/ABS brands are Pulse®, Bayblend® and Cycoloy®.Main PC/ABS properties are:High impact strength even at low temperaturesHeat resistanceHigh stiffnessEasy processingLow overall shrinkage and high dimensional accuracyColourable &…
37. Natural Rubber
Polymer Types > Natural Rubber…- 100°C Poor ozone resistanceSealing and shock absorption Conveyor belting Truck tyresEPDMRubber with greatest water resistance Very inert structure Stable over long periods of time Very good weather resistance Easy to compound and processNot resistant to oil and oil products Relatively poor…
38. PPS
Polymer Types > PPS…all known solvents below 200°C)Very low water absorptionVery high creep resistance, even at high temperaturesCreep tests show the behaviour of a material under long-term stress under different conditions (e.g. elevated temperatures) and help to select the best material for parts subjected to…
39. PBT
Polymer Types > PBT…low thermal expansion coefficient and low water absorption.PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) typical applications are:Electrical and electronic partsConnectorsSocketsBobbinsLow voltage switch gearsLamp fittingsSwitchesAutomotiveParts of ignitions systemElectrical system…
40. POM
Polymer Types > POM…stiffness Low wear Good resilience Low water absorption The most common forming processes for polyacetal are injection moulding and extrusion (sheets and rods), but also blow moulding and rotational moulding are is possible. POM is mainly used for technical parts where the mentioned mechanical…