MATERIALS | TECHNOLOGY CONSTRUCTION
LSZH material raises safety of conduit and micro ducts
Dura-Line has introduced a range of conduit and ducting made from a low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) material. Its LSZH Conduit and
MicroDucts, which are ETL verified to UL1685-4 and IEC 60754-1, have low flame propagation, low smoke generation, zero halogen emissions, and superior low temperature
mechanical properties, says Duraline. They are designed for
applications where smoke, toxic fumes, and acidic gas pose a health risk and possible damage to elec- tronic equipment. Examples include enclosed public areas and poorly ventilated areas such as tunnels, mass transit corridors and confined spaces.
LSZH reduces risk and allows more time to escape in the event of an emer- gency.
“Other products produce
toxic fumes when they burn, put human life at risk, and damage buildings and equipment” said Thomas Chung, manager of R&D and new product develop- ment in the USA. “Millions of dollars can be lost because toxic fumes can ruin sensitive equipment like computer servers – even if they don’t burn.” Chung and his
team discovered the proprietary formula using a systematic ap- proach going through several formulations before finding the best
mixture. �
www.duraline.com PVDF
Xenia to sell carbon fibre reinforced PVDF
Italian compounding firm Xenia has announced plans to market a new series of short carbon-fibre filled PVDF thermoplastic composite grades for injection and extrusion processes under the Xecarb 45 brand. The new products have been developed with Arkema, previously
Xenia’s partner in long chain polyamides and Pebax elastomers. They offer elastic modulus of up to 15,000 MPa and very good resistance to a very wide range of aggressive chemicals, according to Xenia. Parts and pieces made from the new compounds can be welded and shaped using typical fabrication methods for standard Kynar PVDF grades. They are aimed at speciality applications in the chemical process- ing industry requiring extreme durability and longevity. �
www.xeniamaterials.com
www.pipeandprofile.com POLYPROPYLENE
Mitsui to make TPOs in US
Mitsui Chemicals is to set up a new facility for its Milastomer brand of thermoplastic olefin elastomers at the plant of its majority-owned US subsidiary, Advanced Composites, in Ohio in the US.
It will have a capacity of 6,000 tonnes/yr and should commence production in October. Milastomer combines low density, light weight and good mouldability, according to Mitsui Chemi- cals, which markets them as an alternative material to PVC and vulcanised rubber.
Applications include automotive, weather strips, air bag covers and steering bellows, as well as toothbrushes and golf club grips. �
www.mitsuichemicals.com
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