LANXESS at K 2010
Press Kit
Innovations in Polymers Energized by LANXESS
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“Innovations in Polymers Energized by LANXESS” is the specialty chemical company’s slogan for the international K 2010 plastics fair in Dusseldorf.
Press Releases Semi-Crystalline Products
Free of halogens and red phosphorus
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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.
HiAnt – innovation in teamwork with customers
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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.
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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.
Conductive polyamide 6 for powder coating
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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.
Excellent surface and exceptional toughness
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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.
Extremely soft, yet hard-wearing
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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).
New Business Unit Head Semi-Crystalline Products
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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.
Press Releases Rubber Products
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If you want your party to become an event, candles and a string of lights won't get you very far these days.
The optimal rubber for every application
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Sales of fluoro rubbers from the Levatherm F product family of synthetic rubber pioneer LANXESS are looking very promising.
Ideal material for the perfect aroma
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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.
More K-relevant Press Releases
Established additive for innovative tires
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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.
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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.
June 18, 2010 | Press Releases, Trade & Technical Press, Performance Chemicals
Well equipped when the worst comes to the worst
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Specialty chemicals group LANXESS is bringing a complete range of flame retardance solutions for the plastic and rubber sector to “K” 2010.
July 01, 2010 | Press Releases, Trade & Technical Press, Performance Chemicals, Functional Chemicals
Expansion of Mesamoll production in Uerdingen
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Specialty chemicals group LANXESS is expanding the capacity for its premium products in the Mesamoll range, amid growing demand for these phthalate-free plasticizers.
July 12, 2010 | Press Releases, Trade & Technical Press, Performance Chemicals
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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.
June 28, 2010 | Press Releases, Trade & Technical Press, Performance Chemicals
LANXESS plasticizers deemed innocuous
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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.
June 24, 2010 | Press Releases, Trade & Technical Press, Performance Chemicals
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Specialty chemicals group LANXESS has successfully opened up new applications for its construction material Bayfomox that displays exceptional flame-retardant properties.
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Specialty chemicals group LANXESS offers a range of products enabling interested users of phthalate-based additives to switch to alternative safer products.
