Plastics Technology

DEC 2014

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SANAFOR ™ MAKES SURE YOU HAVE EXTRA COVERAGE IN THE HOSPITAL. With durable, built-in protection against bacteria, fungi, mold and yeast, SANAFOR™ actively challenges organisms that may try to establish themselves in or on a treated product. info@sanafor.com SANAFOR™ is a trademark of Janssen PMP, a division of Janssen Pharmaceutica, N.V., Beerse, Belgium Black Nylon 12 Meets Strict Railway Car Standards A new black-colored nylon 12 grade from Evonik Industries (U.S. offce in Parsippany, N.J.) has met the requirements of hazard level 3 (HL3) of European standard EN 45545-2:2013 for railway vehicles, which has the most stringent requirements for fre protection. The new extrusion compound for cables and cable conduits can be used in sensitive interiors and also in exterior areas. It's reportedly the frst plastic that has been able to meet the new requirements for smoke density and oxygen index. The compound has a high dynamic load capacity and impact strength, even in cold temperatures. Aside from rail vehicles, it can be used in all areas that require high levels of fre protection, including automotive and electronics. (800) 334-8772 • evonik.com Carbon-Fiber PBT Compound The latest addition to the Ultradur PBT line from BASF, Wyan- dotte, Mich., is a carbon-fber reinforced grade that boasts low electrostatic charge along with good conductivity. Ultradur B43000 is said to be suitable for components in sensitive areas of measurement and control technology for machines and automotive electronics. Due to its antistatic nature, less dust or dirt adhere to the components, which are also protected against damage from electrostatic discharge. In areas with explosion hazards, the use of conductive Ultradur reduces the risk of sparking. Parts made of this material retain their antistatic properties permanently and even after contact with media such as automotive fuels and high temperatures. (800) 527-8324 • plasticsportal.com/usa New PC Resin & Sheet for Railcar Interiors Three new PC grades designed specifcally for use in railcar inte- riors are available from SABIC Innovative Plastics, Pittsfeld, Mass. Lexan FST3002 injection molding grade features high fow and meets R6-HL2 requirements for fre safety in seating components such as seat base and back shells and side panels. It is said to enable production of large parts with consistent surfaces free of marks, stains, or fow lines. Lexan KH6500 and KH6200 are SABIC's new anti-graffti PC sheet products. They meet the requirements of current German rail standard DIN 5510-2:2009 and reportedly offer users a non- halogenated material supporting their sustainability efforts. Both grades comply with French NF F 31-112 anti-graffti norm, report- edly offering outstanding chemical resistance against graffti and cleaning agents. The new sheet products are positioned as cost- effcient alternatives to PVC or thermoset composites in large train interior panels, window frames, ceilings, seats, and tables. KH6500 sheet complies with the U.S. NFPA fre-safety standard NFPA 130 for passenger railcar walls and ceilings. Its high stiff- ness reportedly results in both excellent impact performance at low temperatures (ductility down to -4 F/20 C) and thermo- formability at lower temperatures than standard PC materials. KH6200 sheet has an S4/SR2/ST2 rating according to the German DIN 5510 norm at 3-5 mm and is said to offer an attractive cost- beneft balance in less-demanding applications such as cladding. Like KH6500, it offers excellent impact performance at low temperatures and thermoformability at lower temperatures. (413) 448-7110 • sabic-ip.com MATERIALS MATERIALS MATERIALS @plastechmag 73 Plastics Technology N E W P R O D U C T S F O R P L A S T I C S P R O C E S S I N G

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