High-Performance Polymers

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1 High-Performance Polymers for the Kitchen Appliance Industry

2 The Freedom of Choice Solvay s specialty polymers have a proven track record in providing strong, lightweight alternatives to metals, thereby reducing costs and improving performance. Plus, they are routinely used to replace engineering polymers that have reached their performance limitations by delivering better mechanical properties, higher heat resistance, inherent flame retardancy, and a high-quality surface finish for applications where aesthetics are important. 2 \ High-Performance Polymers for the Kitchen Appliance Industry

3 For more than 20 years, Solvay has been a reliable materials supplier to the Food & Beverage industry. We offer the industry s broadest range of high-performance polymers, which are FDA-compliant and meet stringent European Food Contact regulations. Performance Matrix Amodel PPA Ixef PARA Omnix HPPA Ryton PPS KetaSpire PEEK AvaSpire PAEK Udel PSU Veradel PESU Stiffness & strength Toughness Inherently flame retardant Aesthetics Radel PPSU Water & steam resistance High heat resistance Wear resistance Transparency Solef PVDF Long Fiber Technology High-Performance Polymers for the Kitchen Appliance Industry / 3

4 Food Approved Grades EU Food FDA China Food Contact NSF51 Amodel PA6T/6I FC-1140L/1150L/1160L (GF reinforced) Ixef PARA FC-1022/1032 (GF reinforced) Omnix HPPA FC 4050/9050 (GF reinforced) Ryton PPS R4 232/R4 242 (GF reinforced) R7 232 (GF/ MR) KetaSpire PEEK KT 880 KT 820 GF13 / GF30 (GF reinforced) AvaSpire PAEK AV-621/630/651 AV-621 GF 30 (GF reinforced) Udel PSU P-1700 GF 120 (GF reinforced) Veradel PESU 3100/3300/3600 A 101/201/301 AG 320/330 (GF reinforced) Radel PPSU R-5000/5100/5900 Solef PVDF 1008/1010/1015/6008/6010/ \ High-Performance Polymers for the Kitchen Appliance Industry

5 Amodel PPA When Standard Nylon is not Enough Amodel PPA is a family of high-performance polyamides that outperform standard polyamides, offering higher end-use temperatures, lower moisture absorption, better dimensional stability, and improved resistance to creep and fatigue. Typical applications include valves for hot water tanks and boilers, chassis parts in fryers, ovens, coffee machines and other household appliances. Higher strength and stiffness Better retention of mechanical properties in high humidity Greater resistance to a broader range of chemicals Ixef PARA Uniquely Combines Strength and Beauty Ixef PARA is a family of high-performance, partially aromatic polyamides used for applications needing overall strength and a high-qualtiy surface finish for applications where aesthetics are important. The tensile strength of PARA compounds are similar to many cast metals and alloys at room temperature. Low and slow moisture absorption provides excellent dimensional stability. Highflow grades produce structural components that are very thin, extremely rigid, and dimensionally stable. Typical applications include those where aesthetics are important such as levers, oven handles, coffee drip grids, and external housing components. Very high strength and stiffness Excellent surface finish High flow for thin-walled, structural parts Omnix HPPA Filling Cost-Performance Gaps Omnix HPPA is a family of partially aromatic polyamides that bridge the cost-performance gap between PA66 and higher performing polyamides, like Amodel PPA. Omnix HPPA compounds can be used in molds designed for other engineering plastics, like PA6, PA66 and PBT. These attributes make this polymer an economical alternative to die-cast alloys, and provides efficient and cost-effective manufacturing. Typical applications include appliance handles housings and other structural components. Bridges the gap between PA66 and PPA Economical alternative to die-cast alloys Efficient, cost-effective manufacturing Ryton PPS Ideal for Continuous Use in Hot Environments Ryton PPS offers exceptional dimensional stability for components needing to withstand prolonged, hightemperature service. It is inherently flame retardant and offers excellent chemical resistance. Typical applications include fryers, rice cookers and ovens, chassis, pump housings, and non-stick cookware. Inherent UL-94 V-0 rating Best-in-class long-term heat resistance Outstanding chemical resistance High-Performance Polymers for the Kitchen Appliance Industry / 5

6 KetaSpire PEEK More Design Freedom and Better Chemical Resistance then Stainless Steel KetaSpire PEEK is one of the highest performing, semi-crystalline thermoplastics available today, offering a combination of superlative properties that allow it to effectively replace metal in some of the most severe enduse environments. It possesses high surface hardness, good tribological properties, thermal stability, and flame retardancy, together with toughness, ductility, superior creep, excellent fatigue and long-term thermal oxidative resistance. All these characteristics make it ideal for the manufacturing of parts such as milk nozzles for coffee machines, ejectors for coffee pads, bearings, and oven applications. Best-in-class fatigue performance Easy to clean High surface hardness AvaSpire PAEK Unique Combinations of Performance and Value AvaSpire PAEK is a family of high-performance polyketones tailored to fill cost and performance gaps between PEEK and other high-performance polymers. Depending on the grade, ductility and toughness can be significantly improved versus comparable grades of PEEK, delivering 20 % higher tensile elongation at yield and double tensile elongation at break values. Similar to PEEK, it can be used for the same kind of applications within the Consumer Goods market. Tougher than PEEK Stiffer and less creep than PEEK between 150 C and 210 C Udel PSU A Transparent, Temperature Resistant Polymer with Good Chemical Resistance Among all sulfone polymers Udel PSU features the highest transparency. Different to polycarbonate, it provides excellent hydrolytic and good stress cracking resistance against many solvents and chemicals. Its high glass transition temperature (180 C) makes it the material of choice for many food service applications like trays, pipes, tubes and fittings as well as for household appliances such as transparent control windows, covers and hoods. Long-term temperature resistance up to 170 C Excellent hydrolytic resistance Radel PPSU The Premium Sulfone: Tough, Transparent and Temperature Resistant Radel PPSU is an amorphous, transparent sulfones providing a glossy and hard surface. It combines excellent mechanical performance with outstanding chemical resistance. Other features include little water absorption, UL-94 V-0 rating and an RTI up to 180 C. It is used in various applications in contact with hot water, steam, oil and grease like fittings for beverage preparation, hot water boilers, transparent windows and hoods for fryers and rice cookers. Radel PPSU is also a good choice for baby bottle and other baby care applications. Unique toughness level combined with excellent chemical and hydrolytic resistance Long-term temperature resistance up to 190 C

7 Veradel PESU High-Heat Transparency and Chemical Resistance Veradel PESU is a transparent plastic that combines high heat resistance with good chemical resistance. It exhibits nominal moisture absorption for excellent dimensional stability and is inherently flame retardant. Typical applications include baby bottles, food trays, pipes, tubes, fittings and transparent hoods. High heat resistance Excellent hydrolytic stability Resistance to stress-cracking Excellent electrical properties Solef PVDF Melt-Processable Fluoropolymer Solef PVDF is a semi-crystalline, injection moldable and extrudable fluoropolymer that offers excellent resistance to chemicals and oxidation, exceptional fatigue resistance, and long-term hydrostatic strength. It s olefin-like surface appearance provide good sealing properties. It has been used successfully in domestic water supply applications for nearly 20 years and is widely used for fittings with sealing functions in many appliances like beverage preparation machines. Solef PVDF is an easy to clean material. Solvay s Long-Fiber Compounds Solvay s Long-Fiber Compounds are an innovative line of thermoplastics based on a novel long-fiber technology. These materials achieve extremely advanced mechanical and thermal properties, in combination with ease of processing and short cycle times. High mechanical performance is achieved through the long glass-fiber network formed during injection-molding. This glass-fiber network ensures an optimal transfer of forces from the polymer matrix to the reinforcing fibers. Solvay s Long-Fiber Compounds are thus suitable for metal replacement in applications such as handles, housings, bushings and bearings for e-motors and pumps. Enhanced strength, stiffness and impact strength at elevated temperatures Improved creep resistance at high temperatures as well as excellent fatigue resistance Isotropic mechanical properties and reduced isotropic shrinkage Robust shear strength and high burst pressure Good surface finish Outstanding hydrolytic resistance Smooth surface to prevent biofilm adhesion High-Performance Polymers for the Kitchen Appliance Industry / 7

8 Specialty Polymers Worldwide Headquarters Viale Lombardia, Bollate (MI), Italy Americas Headquarters 4500 McGinnis Ferry Road Alpharetta, GA 30005, USA Asia Headquarters No.3966 Jindu Road Shanghai, China Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available by ing us or contacting your sales representative. Always consult the appropriate SDS before using any of our products. Neither Solvay Specialty Polymers nor any of its affiliates makes any warranty, express or implied, including merchantability or fitness for use, or accepts any liability in connection with this product, related information or its use. Some applications of which Solvay s products may be proposed to be used are regulated or restricted by applicable laws and regulations or by national or international standards and in some cases by Solvay s recommendation, including applications of food/feed, water treatment, medical, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. Only products designated as part of the Solviva family of biomaterials may be considered as candidates for use in implantable medical devices. The user alone must finally determine suitability of any information or products for any contemplated use in compliance with applicable law, the manner of use and whether any patents are infringed. The information and the products are for use by technically skilled persons at their own discretion and risk and does not relate to the use of this product in combination with any other substance or any other process. This is not a license under any patent or other proprietary right. All trademarks and registered trademarks are property of the companies that comprise the Solvay Group or their respective owners. 2016, Solvay Specialty Polymers. All rights reserved. D 10/2015 R 11/2016 Version 1.5 Brochure design by ahlersheinel.com