Polymer Resources uses an array of custom and standard engineered thermoplastic resins to meet the transportation and automotive industry’s needs: Polycarbonate, PC/ABS, ABS, PC/ABS, PC/Polyester Alloys, ASA, PC/ASA, PPO. Courtesy of Polymer Resources.
The engineering thermoplastics market evolves rapidly, driven by increasing demands for sustainability, regulatory compliance, and high-quality standards.
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Polymer Resources has made significant strides in developing sustainable compounds with 50% or more recycled content. The company has also expanded its production capacity to meet the anticipated 2024 demand. Building on this progress, Polymer Resources focuses on advanced non-halogenated flame retardant (FR) resins that meet stringent regulations while delivering exceptional performance.
“Polymer Resources currently offers several non-halogenated FR materials. We supply grades in the following product families: PC, PC/ABS, PC/ASA, PEI, and PPX,” Bill Galla, VP of Sales and Marketing says. “With increasing restrictions on halogenated FR, we continue investigating other additive options and expanding our current non-halogenated portfolio.”
This focus on innovation has led to the development of the TP-FR-IM3 resin, an unfilled, impact-modified polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) grade. Designed for outdoor electrical applications, it offers excellent weatherability, UV resistance, and meets UL743C F1 standards.
Key industries such as automotive, solar energy, and consumer electronics drive the demand for this advanced material. “These industries involve highly challenging operating environments that require high-performance materials,” states Scott Anderson, President, and COO.
Materials must endure extreme temperatures, UV exposure, and harsh conditions in automotive applications, particularly electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. Solar energy solutions, like solar arrays, need durable and reliable thermoplastics. Consumer electronics require materials with thermal management and chemical resistance for increasingly compact and powerful devices. Polymer Resources’ non-halogenated FR resins are essential in meeting these diverse needs.
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The shift from halogenated flame retardants will require further research into alternative chemistries. Polymer Resources is well-positioned to address these challenges by continuing to develop sustainable and high-performance materials. According to Anderson, “Polymer Resources has achieved significant growth by exploring new applications while consistently serving customers across diverse industries—such as electrical, medical, consumer electronics, and building & construction—where our products are widely specified.” Additionally, Anderson emphasizes, “Polymer Resources remains vigilant about regulatory changes and their impact on the plastics industry.”
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