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01/01/2008
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A completely new polymer, PA4T, has been developed by DSM for which patents have been filed.
DSM already produces the high performance Stanyl polyamide 46.
It says the new material has a balance of properties that includes excellent dimensional stability, compatibility with lead free soldering, high stiffness and mechanical strength at elevated temperatures, high melting point, and excellent processability in terms of flow and processing window.
Roelof Westerbeek, head of the Stanyl business line, expects PA4T to support developments in under-the-bonnet applications relating to automotive electrical systems, air/fuel and powertrain components.
DSM has developed compounds of PA4T and held initial investigative trials with market leaders for various end uses.
Results are said to be “impressive” and a market development plant is currently being built at the Chemelot site in Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands, which will provide quantities of the polymer for pre-marketing. The plant will become operational in the first quarter of 2008.
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Roger Bishop
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