Polymers

JDSU Advances Polarization Component Customization for Broad Range of Biomedical, Consumer and Instrumentation Applications

Unique Technology Combination Enables Higher Resolution, Sharper Focus, Enhanced Contrast and New Features SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 21 -- Photonics West (Booth 1327) -- JDSU (Nasdaq: JDSU; and TSX: JDU) is advancing the world of polarization optics with today's announcement of its ability to combine thin-film and liquid crystal polymer technologies to produce high-quality custom birefringent...

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Clariant Receives U.S. EPA's 2007 P2 Recognition Program Award

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 15 / - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Clariant its 2007 P2 Recognition Project Award for Cartaspers PSM, a product used in paper manufacturing. Only three such awards were made by EPA from among all of the new chemicals submitted to the agency for registration in the U.S. during the year. Through the annual program EPA honors companies for...

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Thermoplastic Compound withstands high temperatures.

Thermoplastic Compound withstands high temperatures.

Blending together VICTREXÂ-® PEEK(TM) polymer, Celazole polybenzimidazole (PBI), and carbon fiber reinforcement, TF-60C compound delivers levels of strength, modulus, and creep suited for applications in semiconductor/electronics industries. This melt-processable thermoplastic performs in applications requiring physical property retention and wear resistance at temperatures up to 572Â-

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Acrylic Latex Polymer coats steel and concrete surfaces.

Avanse(TM) MV-100 waterborne acrylic latex polymer is low VOC emitting emulsion that meets all federal and state VOC regulations in formulated coatings. Formulated to withstand harsh environments associated with industrial coating applications, it is suited for primers, topcoats, and direct-to-metal finishes. Polymer optimizes distribution of pigment within dried film and provides corrosion...

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Engineered Polyolefin Material exhibits low CLTE values.

Resistant to dimensional change with varying temperature, SEQUEL-® 1828 polyolefin features coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) of 3.5 x 10(-5) mm/mm/-°C. Material exhibits minimal anisotropy, and flow properties enable material to fill large, thin, and complex molds during injection-molding cycles. Able to be completely recycled without significant loss of properties, material suits...

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Hella Chooses Vectra-® LCP for Key Element in New Auto Climate Sensors

Sensor Expo, Rosemont, Ill., June 12, 2007 - Hella, a major automotive supplier based in Lippstadt, Germany, has adopted Vectra-® liquid crystal polymer (LCP) from Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, for the core mechanical component in its new generation of sunlight and ambient light sensors for auto air conditioning systems. This element is made using...

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Vectra-® LCP Gives Auto Sensor Housing from Spectrum Plastics Needed Precision, Dimensional Stability

Sensor Expo, Rosemont, Ill., June 12, 2007 - Vectra-® liquid crystal polymer (LCP) from Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, gives Spectrum Plastics the precision molding and high dimensional stability it needs when molding the open-cavity package for a car-safety-system stability sensor. Spectrum Plastics, a business of Barnes Group Inc., produces multiple versions...

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Hella Turns to Vectra-® LCP for Auto Distance Sensor Cover

Hella Turns to Vectra-® LCP for Auto Distance Sensor Cover

Sensor Expo, Rosemont, Ill., June 12, 2007 - When Hella, a major automotive supplier based in Lippstadt, Germany, developed a new lane-change assistance system to help prevent dangerous traffic situations, it adopted Vectra-® liquid crystal polymer (LCP) for the cover plate protecting the sensitive distance sensors at the heart of the system to ensure they function reliability. The LCP, which is...

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Polymer enables environmentally sound production of nonwovens.

EastONE S85030 Water Dispersible Polymer Copolyester enables use of sustainable processes to achieve micro fiber structures without requiring chemical wash processes. Suited for nonwoven industry use, this copolyester is used in segmented pie or islands-in-the-sea fibers to create microfiber nonwovens that emulate properties associated with woven materials.

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