K2022 PREVIEW | MATERIALS
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Lifocolor‘s White 60/MED PE masterbatch is aimed at pharma packaging applications
The 25% glass reinforced grade meets Class 3
requirements in the SAE/USCAR-2 Rev 6 long-term hydrolysis test and is rated V-0 at 0.75mm in the UL 94 flammability test. The company will show a cover for an on-board
Right: Lehvoss’s Luvocom 3F Eco PET grade takes its Eco product line into the 3D print arena
Below: Conductive compounds and master- batches from Modern Disper- sions are used in applications such as
semiconductor carrier tapes
battery charger produced in Durethan BKV50H3.0 for a major German automotive OEM by Leopold Kostal. The 50% glass filled PA6 part measures 12cm by 29cm and has a considerable flange. The cover, together with seal, is screwed to the alu- minum housing of the charger with the high strength and stiffness of the compound ensuring it meets the strict leak tightness requirements. Lanxess will also present its Macrolex Orange HT soluble organic dye, which is intended to colour plastics with the RAL2003 shade of orange required to identify high voltage components and connectors in EVs. The halogen-free dye is said to be highly heat-stable, light fast and weather resistant and is suitable for use in PA as well as PC and PPS resins. Remaining in the colour area, the company will show its Colortherm-brand iron oxide and chromium oxide pigments. Due to their special micronisation, Lanxess says the pigments can be distributed in the plastic quickly while their high heat stability allows use at temperatures of more than 300°C. The company will also show a new non-halogen flame retardant for engineering plastics such as PA6 and PBT. Emerald Innovation NH500 offers a phosphorus content of 32% and has been shown to achieve a UL V-0 rating at 0.8mm in PA66 with three different synergists. Glow wire ignition temperature at 3mm is above 775°C. �
www.lanxess.com
Lehvoss Group will highlight its Luvotech Eco product line. Based on the company’s ecX technol- ogy, Luvotech Eco products use mechanical recycled raw material and, as a further contribution to sustainability, are manufactured using 100% green electricity from a certified supplier. The company is also attempting to meet growing demand for sustain- able materials in the 3D printing area with its Luvocom 3F Eco PET product line. This consists of 90% recycled PE and can be used in both the FFF and FGF additive manufacturing process- es. Expected areas of application
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include production of functional prototypes. The Lehvoss exhibition programme will also include the latest additions to the Luvocom LFT product line, high-performance masterbatches from its Luvobatch product line, and chemical and mineral specialties from its Luvomaxx business unit. �
www.lehvoss.de
Lifocolor Group will show its selection of biodegradable, plant-based colour masterbatches, which form its “eternal colours” concept and provide a closed-loop option for bioplastics. Colouring of bioplastics using
natural colourants reflects the “cradle to cradle” principle, the company says, which is further
realised through decomposition into harmless materials in compost. This has been a key goal in development of the
Lifocolor organic range of 100% plant-based colour concentrates. Other new products include Lifocolor White 60/ MED PE masterbatch, which has been developed for colouring of pharmaceutical and drug packa- ging, and an expanded portfolio of high tempera- ture resistant masterbatches for technical applica- tions in PPS. �
www.lifocolor.de
Modern Dispersions will use K2022 to highlight its developmental work in boosting performance of masterbatches and compounds using carbon black, graphite, and nanocarbon additives. This has focused on improving properties such as colour, UV resistance, and electrical and thermal conductivity. Due to the lower filler loadings required when using nanocarbons, the company says better physical properties can be achieved. One of its developmental grades incorporates graphene oxide and is undergoing testing to assess property
www.compoundingworld.com
IMAGE: LIFOCOLOR GROUP
IMAGE: LEHVOSS GROUP
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