Reflective PCT Grades meet requirements for LED lighting.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Feb 12, 2013 Thermx® LED 0201 and 0201S are fiber-filled, super-white polycyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate (PCT) compounds formulated to withstand LED requirements for reflector resins with regard to heat and light stability. While Thermx LED 0201 targets cost-effective LED lighting, Thermx LED 0201S serves more demanding applications such as flat panel screens. Initial reflectance and reflectance stability meet needs of LED packages used in display backlight and general lighting applications.

Modified Acetal Copolymer offers cold impact resistance.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Oct 31, 2011 Offering weld line strength and fuel resistance, extrudable-grade Hostaform XT20(TM) is suitable for technical pipes and hoses. Product operates at service temperatures from -40 to 80°C while providing chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low water absorption. Material is intended for automotive applications, including fuel lines, pneumatic braking systems, clutches, air-conditioning, and power steering.

Liquid Crystal Polymer suits extrusion and thermoforming.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Nov 11, 2010 Designed for thermal forming processes, Vectra® T. rex 541 has high melt viscosity and melt strength, with heat deflection temperature of 473°F. Featuring 40% mineral-filled grade, liquid crystal polymer provides both high impact and notched impact strength. It can be used in sterilizable medical trays and equipment and meets flame, smoke, and toxicity requirements for use in aircraft interior applications. Semiconductor and cooking applications are also supported.

Porous Plastic Powder enables composite sintering.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Nov 03, 2010 Sintered products produced with GUR®X 192 VHMW Macropowder offer porosity and strength for use in liquid and gas filtration applications. Polyethylene resin features molecular weight of 600,000 g/mol, pore size of 205 µm as determined by DIN 66133, and porosity of 47% as determined by DIN 66133. GUR®X 192 Macropowder it suited for variety of applications including wastewater treatment, chemical filtration, drug manufacturing, irrigation, and medical fluid filtration.

Liquid Crystal Polymer is designed for thermoforming processes.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Sep 23, 2010 Vectra® TREX(TM) 541 Liquid Crystal Polymer is 40% mineral-filled grade that provides high-impact and notched-impact strengths. Chemical-resistant product can tolerate heat deflection temperature up to 473°F, shock freezing down to -320.8°F, and electromagnetic energy in microwave ovens. Suited for use in medical, aerospace, semiconductor, and food industries, it can be used to produce vacuum-formed large-format sheets or pans that can rapidly heat up and cool down.

High-Strength Acetal Copolymer offers long-term stability.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Apr 26, 2010 Hostaform® HS15 acetal copolymer delivers optimal mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties. Design of copolymer includes resistance to hot water, automotive fuels, fluids, and concentrated alkaline solutions from pH4 to pH14. Offering long-term thermal stability and chemical resistance, they are suited for automotive, fluid handling, and conveying system applications.

Liquid Crystal Polymers are halogen-free.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Apr 22, 2010 Inherently flame resistant without additives, Vectra G141 is 35% glass-filled, while Vectra G441 is 35% mineral- and glass-filled. Both Vectra G grades offer E/E component manufacturers opportunity to achieve dimensional stability in thin-wall parts, even at temperatures higher than 260°C. Offering potential drop-in solution for FR and HT nylon parts, LCPs are lead-free reflow capable with no moisture related blister issues and no flash and mold deposit.

Polyphenylene Sulfide is resistant to aggressive fuels.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Mar 03, 2010 Fortron® 6162XF is low-swell, mineral/glass-reinforced polyphenylene sulfide that is resistant to oxygenated gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, and aggressive fuels. It withstands continuous use in temperatures from 320-464°F and can tolerate short-term exposure to up to 518°F. Product is also resistant to chemicals and has dimensional stability, creep resistance, and no moisture absorption. Applications can include impellers, outlet covers, and fuel injector components.

UV-Detectable Acetal Copolymer targets medical device manufacturers.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Dec 17, 2009 Hostaform MT® 8U05 is UV-detectable acetal copolymer contains additive that allows inspection of components with UV light, which can help improve quality control in production of complex medical devices. Sterilizable, biocompatible grade offers resistance to chemicalsand corrosion and is also resistant to slip and friction. It complies with requirements of U.S. FDA and of European Union relative to food compatibility.

Long Glass Fiber POM suits structural applications.

Ticona Engineering Polymers    Florence, KY 41042
Jun 30, 2008 Featuring inherent lubricity as well as resistance to impacts, fuel, and chemicals, Hostaform® long glass fiber acetal copolymer (POM) helps designers and engineers enhance performance of composite parts. Stiffness properties, as well as resistance to creep, wear, and elevated temperatures, are optimized for structural applications such as automotive, appliances, and high loading gears.