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These formulations provide excellent chemical resistance, low moisture uptake, excellent dimensional stability, and high impact and wear resistance.

Low and stable εr • Ultra-low loss • Low water absorption • Hydrolysis resistant • Excellent impact strength • Mass production friendly APPLICATION BULLETIN A PREPERM radome grade gives you a longer and wider scanning range compared to common resins. 40 m Comparison of PREPERM radome grade and common resin at 24 GHz and 79 GHz bands Common Resin Common Resin PREPERM™ RB260 PREPERM™ RB260 PARAMETER PBT+GF PEI PREPERM RADOME GRADE ELECTRICAL εr @ 77 GHz 3.5–4.2 3.1 2.6 Tan @ 77 GHz 0.03 0.003 0.003 Isotropic @ 77 GHz No Yes Yes MECHANICAL Impact strength -20°C/+23°C notched izod 6kJ/m2/6kJ/m2 6kJ/m2/6kJ/m2 25kJ/m2/35kJ/m2 Elongation @ break 3% 40% 22% Brittleness Yes Yes No THERMAL Max use temp (HDT) 200–220°C 190–200°C 150–180°C Inherent flammability HB V0 V1 to V0 ENVIRONMENTAL Water absorption 0.4% 1.25% 0.2% Chemical resistance Good Excellent Good Hydrolysis resistant Specific Grade Yes Yes MANUFACTURING Batch-to-batch consistency Limited Excellent Excellent Moldability Excellent Good Good Abrasive Yes No No Mold shrinkage Inconsistent, warpage issue Homogenous Homogenous Raw material price Low High Moderate Copyright © 2022, Avient Corporation.

PHTHALATES IN PLASTICS KNOWING THE FACTS Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to make plastics, and in particular polyvinyl chloride (PVC), more flexible.

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To validate the switch, Avient’s solution needed to provide excellent chemical resistance to corrosive substances during use, withstand frequent sanitation procedures for long-term durability, and lower overall costs for Bettcher.

Edgetek™ chemically resistant blends provide outstanding protection for consumer products that must maintain tensile strength integrity after repeated exposure to common disinfectants and cleaners.

Laser welding is a good alternative to chemical adhesives or mechanical assembly as it provides high-quality seams with minimal mechanical stress, no surface damage, and minimal flash and particle development.

In addition to all of these challenges, the local masterbatch supplier couldn’t provide the proper documents to certify the materials met Reduction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) requirements.

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