The polyamide 66 Durethan DP AKV 30 FN00 from specialty chemicals group LANXESS is proving extremely successful as a material for flame-retardant components in consumer electronics in Asian markets.
The Semi-Crystalline Products business unit at LANXESS, whose portfolio includes Durethan and Pocan, is regarded the world over as a premium supplier of high-tech polyamides and polybutylene terephthalates for high-tech applications.
The additional stiffness of the plastic-metal composite technology used in the front end of the Audi A8 not only makes the vehicle lighter, but also safer and more comfortable.
The conductive polyamide 6 Durethan BCF 30 X H2.0 from LANXESS, which is already used in the production of conductive vehicle fuel filter housings and anti-static components for potentially explosive areas in coating lines, is also ideal for use in powder coating applications.
Pocan C 1202, a blend of polybutylene terephthalate and polycarbonate (PBT+PC) newly developed by LANXESS for large exterior truck components, has proven highly effective in an initial series application.
The new Durethan BC 700 HTS from specialty chemicals group LANXESS is an exceptionally soft polyamide 6. It has an elasticity modulus of only 210 MPa (conditioned).
Dr. Michael Zobel has only been the new head of the Semi-Crystalline Products (SCP) business unit at specialty chemicals group LANXESS since mid of October.
Fully automated coffee machines that make fresh cappuccino, caffè latte, espresso and other specialty drinks by the cup using pads and capsules have long since replaced the plain old coffee pot in many companies and households.
Vulcuren, the crosslinking agent from LANXESS, is not just a valuable crosslinker and anti-reversion agent for the manufacture of energy-saving “green tires”. It is also an alternative to the secondary accelerator N,N’ diphenylguanidine (DPG), say experts in LANXESS’ Rubber Chemicals business unit.
LANXESS, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of synthetic rubber, has developed a new plasticizer for polar rubber products crosslinked with sulfur. Vulkanol VP RUC 9210 improves in particular the low-temperature flexibility of vulcanizates and replaces phthalate-containing Vulkanol 81 in the LANXESS portfolio.
Specialty chemicals group LANXESS is expanding the capacity for its premium products in the Mesamoll range, amid growing demand for these phthalate-free plasticizers.
The specialty chemicals company LANXESS is responding to increasing market demand for halogen-free red dyes for the coloration of plastics with Macrolex Red A.
The phthalate-free plasticizer Mesamoll II manufactured by specialty chemicals group LANXESS has taken its final step toward gaining European approval for use in food contact applications.
Specialty chemicals group LANXESS has successfully opened up new applications for its construction material Bayfomox that displays exceptional flame-retardant properties.
Specialty chemicals group LANXESS offers a range of products enabling interested users of phthalate-based additives to switch to alternative safer products.