Plastics and elastomers for Packaging

ULTEM™ resin 1000 by SABIC is amorphous, transparent, flame-retarded polyetherimide (PEI) grade. It is metallizable and transparent to microwave radiation & near IR. Provides high stiffness, strength, hydrolytic stability, low creep sensitivity, shrinkage, good metal adhesion, low smoke and toxicity. Offers radiation resistance (gamma, x-ray), chemical-, UV-C resistance, high electric breakdown strength (BDS) and high heat resistance. Exhibits excellent mechanicals in broad temperature range, good dimensional stability and excellent electrical properties. ULTEM™ resin 1000 is suitable for processing by additive manufacturing, injection compression molding, compression molding, foam-, film- & profile extrusion, injection molding, extrusion blow molding and extrusion compounding. Used in rigid packaging, aircraft interiors, defense, outdoor, lawn & landscape, semiconductors, fossil, electric vehicle, heavy truck, automotive interiors, electrical devices & displays, specialty vehicles, ophthalmics, rail, wind energy, sport/leisure, consumer packaging. It is also recommended for personal accessory, textile, lighting, energy storage, home appliances, servomotor, bus, electronic, electrical components, industrial, automotive under the hood, commercial appliance and recreational vehicle. Complies with RoHS, UL94 V-0, V-2 and 5V ratings and aerospace FAR 25.853. The natural, uncolored, material is halogen-free according to standards IEC 61249-2-21, IPC 4101E and JEDEC JS709B. The base material is transparent amber colored but is also available in custom colors- transparent and opaque.
ISCC+ certified bio-based version also available for this grade.

NORYL™ PPE 640 (Asia) by SABIC is a non-reinforced medium-high molecular weight polyphenylene ether (PPE) grade. It offers improved heat distortion and creep resistance. It is hydrolytically stable and non-hydroscopic. It is soluble in common organic solvents like toluene, chloroform and THF. It is intended for use as an additive or a building block in a variety of thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers such as styrenic block copolymers. It is recommended for home appliances, consumer goods, outdoor, additive materials, lawn and landscape applications. NORYL™ PPE 640 (Asia) is used in industrial, composite, coatings, electronic material handling, building and construction. It is suitable for electrical devices, displays, components and infrastructure. Complies with the FDA regulation 21CFR 177..2460 and EU Directive 2002/72/EC.

NORYL™ PPE 640 (Americas) by SABIC is a PFAS-free, non-reinforced medium-high molecular weight polyphenylene ether (PPE) powder. It exhibits improved heat distortion and creep resistance. It is hydrolytically stable and non-hydroscopic. It is soluble in common organic solvents like toluene, chloroform and THF. It is intended for use as an additive or a building block in a variety of thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers such as styrenic block copolymers. It is recommended for home appliances, consumer goods, additive materials applications. NORYL™ PPE 640 (Americas) is used in industrial, composite, coatings, electronic material handling, building and construction. It is suitable for electrical devices, displays, components and infrastructure. It complies with the FDA regulation 21CFR 177.2460 and EU Directive 2002/72/EC.

NORYL™ PPE 640 (Europe) by SABIC is a PFAS-free, non-reinforced medium-high molecular weight polyphenylene ether (PPE) powder. It exhibits improved heat distortion and creep resistance. It is hydrolytically stable and non-hydroscopic. It is soluble in common organic solvents like toluene, chloroform and THF. It is intended for use as an additive or a building block in a variety of thermoplastics and thermoplastic elastomers such as styrenic block copolymers. It is recommended for home appliances, consumer goods, additive materials applications. NORYL™ PPE 640 (Europe) is used in industrial, composite, coatings, electronic material handling, building and construction. It is suitable for electrical devices, displays, components and infrastructure. It complies with the FDA regulation 21CFR 177.2460 and EU Directive 2002/72/EC.

NORYL™ PPE 630 (Europe) by SABIC is a PFAS-free, non-reinforced medium molecular weight polymer based on polyphenylene ether (PPE). It provides improved heat distortion and creep resistance. It is hydrolytically stable and non-hydroscopic. It is soluble in common organic solvents like toluene, chloroform and THF. It is used as an additive and a building block. NORYL™ PPE 630 (Europe) is recommended for industrial and lighting applications. It is used in electronic material handling, electrical devices, displays, components and infrastructure. It complies with the FDA regulation 21CFR 177.2460 and EU Directive 2002/72/EC.

TPX™ RT18 (RT18XB) by Mitsui Chemicals is a high modulus, low density, heat resistant polymethylpentene. It boasts superior releasability and is one of the lightest polymer materials among thermoplastic plastics. Possesses excellent transparency equivalent to glass and acrylic as well as high melting point and can be used at high temperature. Offers excellent chemical & steam resistance and high durability against acid, alkali and alcohol. Recommended for injection molding and is also applicable for extrusion processing by T-Die casting, profile, mandrel, pipe and fiber spinning. Exhibits gas permeability, low refractive index, low dielectric property and high insulation properties equivalent to fluororesin. Possible applications include food containers, release film for FPC, rubber hoses and release paper for synthetic leather. It is also suitable for animal cage, resin modification, LED mold, experimental apparatuses and hollow fiber. TPX™ RT18 (RT18XB) is certified for food packaging materials by Japan Hygienic Olefin and Styrene Plastics Association, United States Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 and EU Regulation (EU) 10/2011.

NORYL™ PPE 630 (Americas) by SABIC is a PFAS-free, non-reinforced medium molecular weight polymer based on polyphenylene ether (PPE). It provides improved heat distortion and creep resistance. It is hydrolytically stable and non-hydroscopic. It is soluble in common organic solvents like toluene, chloroform and THF. It is used as an additive and a building block. NORYL™ PPE 630 (Americas) is recommended for industrial and lighting applications. It is used in electronic material handling, electrical devices, displays, components and infrastructure. It complies with the FDA regulation 21CFR 177.2460 and EU Directive 2002/72/EC.

Akulon® S240-C by Envalior is a food contact, high viscosity polyamide 66 grade. It is suitable for processing by cast film extrusion and injection molding. It is recommended for food packaging applications including smokable sausage casings.

XAREC™ SW130 by Idemitsu Kosan is a syndiotactic polystyrene (SPS) grade. Possesses good electrical properties & offers good processability and dimensional stability. Exhibits good hydrolysis-, chemical and long term heat resistance. XAREC™ SW130 is suitable for processing by injection molding. Used in drinking water and food contact applications. Complies with RoHS and UL certification.

ULTEM™ resin 1010 by SABIC is a general purpose, amorphous, metallizable, flame-retardant polyetherimide (PEI) grade. It offers high flow, durability, excellent mechanical properties and dimensional stability. It provides easy processability, low toxicity and smoke evolution. Exhibits hydrolytic stability, low creep sensitivity, low shrinkage, high electric breakdown strength (BDS), UV-C and radiation resistance (gamma, x-ray). It provides high heat resistance, chemical resistance and stability of physical & mechanical properties at elevated temperatures with high strength, modulus and stiffness up to 200°C. It retains strength and resists stress cracking when exposed to automotive, aircraft and hydrolytic fluids, aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids and weak aqueous solutions. Shows good metal adhesion and is transparent to microwave radiation & near IR. ULTEM™ resin 1010 is suitable for processing by injection molding, additive manufacturing, extrusion blow molding, film-, foam & profile extrusion, compression molding, extrusion compounding, hot rolling and injection compression molding. Recommended for rigid packaging, aircraft interiors, defense, outdoor lawn & landscape, semiconductors, fossil, electric vehicle, heavy truck, automotive interiors, electrical devices & displays and specialty vehicles. It is also used in ophthalmics, rail, wind energy, sport/leisure, consumer packaging, personal accessory, textile, lighting, energy storage, home appliances, servomotor, bus, and electronic material handling. Suitable for electrical components & infrastructure, personal recreation, industrial material handling, composite, automotive under the hood, commercial appliance and recreational vehicle. It complies with RoHS, aerospace FAR 25.853, UL 94 V-0 and 94 5VA flame rating.
ISCC+ certified bio-based version also available for this grade.