DuPont Performance Polymers THE INDUSTRY S BROADEST PORTFOLIO OF RENEWABLY SOURCED MATERIALS UNIQUE MATERIAL SOLUTIONS MEET TODAY S SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE By tapping innovative technology and strategic partnerships, DuPont has created novel methods of manufacturing high-performance materials from renewable resources. This new generation of materials, derived from biomass instead of petroleum, reduces the environmental footprint without compromising performance. The versatile offering includes several families of PTT polyester, thermoplastic elastomer, and nylon products. DuPont Renewably Sourced Materials *
DuPont Sorona EP thermoplastic polymers are PTT polyesters with 20% to 37% renewably sourced materials (by weight) and properties similar to high-performance PBT polyester. Sorona EP thermoplastic polymers Sorona EP thermoplastic polymers are PTT polyesters made with a renewably sourced propanediol (PDO) currently derived from corn sugar. Development work is also focused on utilizing nonfood renewable sources. Sorona EP thermoplastic polymer starts with the basic Sorona polymer (fiber) chemistry and then uses a proprietary formulation technology to create high-performance engineering polymer resins. Performance benefits vs. PBT Stronger and stiffer Better surface appearance Lower shrinkage and warpage Can be molded using conventional injection molding machines Drying requirements like other polyesters Cycle times similar to PBT Electrical/electronics Automotive components Industrial and consumer products Appliance parts Power tool applications Furniture Food contact compliant grades available Sorona EP product line Sorona 3015G NC010 and BK001 15% glass Sorona 3030G NC010 and BK001 30% glass Sorona 3301 NC010 and BK001 unreinforced Sorona MT3401 NC010 medium toughened Sorona FG3015G NC010 food contact compliant, 15% glass Typical Properties of DuPont Sorona EP DuPont Sorona is commercially used for carpet face fiber and fabrics. Today, these applications are saving millions of barrels of oil per year along with a 63% reduction in green house gas emissions as compared to PA6 per LCA ISO standards. Property Test Method Units Sorona 3301 Sorona MT3401 Sorona 3015G Sorona 3030G Resin Identification ISO 1043 PTT PTT-I PTT-GF15 PTT-GF30 Tensile Strength ISO 527 MPa (kpsi) 60 (8.7) 35 (5.1) 125 (18.1) 165 (23.9) Yield Strain ISO 527 % 5.5 5 Strain at Break ISO 527 % 15 20 3 2.5 Tensile Modulus ISO 527 MPa (kpsi) 2400 (350) 1600 (230) 6500 (940) 11000 (1600) Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa (kpsi) 2400 (350) 1600 (230) 5800 (840) 9600 (1390) Notched Charpy Impact ISO 179/1eA kj/m 2 4 22 5.5 9 Unnotched Charpy Impact ISO 179/1eU kj/m 2 25 50 Density ISO 1183 kg/m 3 (g/cm 3 ) 1320 (1.32) 1230 (1.23) 1400 (1.40) 1560 (1.56) Molding Shrinkage, Parallel ISO 294-4 % 1.3 1.5 0.2 0.2 Molding Shrinkage, Normal ISO 294-4 % 1.4 1.7 0.7 0.7 DuPont Sorona EP renewably sourced thermoplastic polymer *
DuPont Hytrel RS thermoplastic polyester elastomer contains between 20% and 60% renewably sourced materials with all of the performance characteristics of traditional Hytrel. Hytrel RS renewably sourced thermoplastic polyester elastomer Hytrel RS thermoplastic elastomer bridges the gap between rubber and rigid plastics, and provides all of the performance characteristics of traditional Hytrel, with reduced environmental impact because it is made using renewably sourced polyether glycols made from non-food biomass. Performance benefits Excellent elasticity and low-temperature flexibility Outstanding strong flexural fatigue resistance Good chemical and oil resistance High tear strength and toughness Easily run via conventional thermoplastic methods: Injection molding Blow molding Calendering Rotational molding Extrusion Melt casting Hose and tubing for automotive and industrial Boots for CV joints Air bag doors Energy dampers Air ducts Coil cords Sporting goods Furniture and suspension fabrics Hytrel RS product line Current range includes two 40D hardness grades. Additional grades are under development. Hytrel RS40F3 NC010 high-flow, lowmodulus grade for injection molding Hytrel RS40F5 NC010 low-modulus grade for extrusion and injection molding The collar of the Salomon Ghost freerider alpine ski boot is made of DuPont Hytrel renewablysourced thermoplastic elastomer. Typical Properties of DuPont Hytrel RS Property Test Method Units Hytrel 4069 NC010 Hytrel RS40F3 NC010 Hytrel RS40F5 NC010 Tensile Properties at 23 C Tensile Strength Strain at Break Tensile Modulus ISO 527 (5A bar at 50 mm/min) MPa (kpsi) % MPa (kpsi) 24.3 (3.5) 520 40 (5.8) 24.3 (3.5) 680 42 (6.1) 23.5 (3.4) 540 41.8 (6.1) Hardness Shore D ISO 868-15 sec 33 32 32 Melting Temperature ISO 11357-3 C ( F) 192 (378) 190 (374) 188 (370) Density ISO 1183 Method A g/cm 3 1.11 1.11 1.11 Melt Mass-Flow Rate ISO 1133 (220 C/2.16 kg) g/10 min 8.5 20 9.2 Moisture Absorption ISO 62, Immersion 24 h % 0.75 0.71 0.74 Renewably Sourced Content, min. wt% 50 50 DuPont Hytrel RS renewably sourced thermoplastic elastomer
DuPont nylon, containing 63% to 100% renewably sourced content, comprises all products based on PA1010 and PA610, including their copolymers and their alloys with other polymers. renewably sourced nylon resin The product family is made with renewable content that comes from sebacic acid which is derived from castor oil. Castor oil is one of the most versatile, non-food competing natural products. Performance benefits These renewably sourced nylons deliver a wide range of stiffness and toughness plus superior chemical and hydrolysis resistance. They also provide: Higher HDT and strength vs. PA12 Excellent notched cold impact resistance Broad range of flexibility Potential cost savings vs. other long chain polyamides Suitable for injection molding and extrusion Handheld devices Automotive coolant systems Fuel lines and tubing Monofilaments Oil and gas applications Pneumatic tubes such as air brake tubes Metal tube replacement Automotive under the hood metal replacement product line Current offering includes grades of PA610 and PA1010 for injection molding and extrusion. Hydrocarbons Resistance Barrier Properties (fuel, CO2) PA12 Chain Length PA66 PA610 PA612 PA1010 PA11 Polar Fluids Resistance Flexibility Moisture Resistance Hydrolysis Resistance Stress Cracking Resistance Plant-derived DuPont Zytel 610 nylon meets stiff requirements in automotive radiator end tank from Denso Corp. Typical Properties of DuPont * Property Test Method Units LC3030 NC010 LC3090 NC010 30G30L NC010 LC1000 BK385 LC1200 BK385 LC1600 BK385 DAM DAM DAM 50% RH DAM 50% RH DAM 50% RH DAM 50% RH Resin Identification ISO 1043 PA610 PA610 PA610-GF30 PA1010 PA1010-HI PA1010-HI Tensile Strength ISO 527 MPa (kpsi) 62 (9.0) 47 (6.8) 160 (23.2) 125 (18.1) 60 (8.7) 49 (7.1) 38 (5.5) 34 (4.9) 43 (6.2) 27 (3.9) Yield Strain ISO 527 % 4.6 24 15 36 53 Strain at Break ISO 527 % 250 5 7 100 210 230 230 280 290 Tensile Modulus ISO 527 MPa (kpsi) 2250 (326) 2315 (335) 8300 (1200) 6600 (960) 2100 (305) 1160 (168) 1250 (181) 650 (94) 600 (87) 450 (65) Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa (kpsi) 2100 (305) 1900 (275) 1740 (252) 1100 (160) 500 (73) Notched Charpy Impact ISO 179/1eA kj/m 2 4.5 5.6 16.5 16.5 5 10 110 (PB) 120 (PB) 130 (PB) 130 (PB) Unnotched Charpy Impact ISO 179/1eU kj/m 2 N 95 95 N N N N N N Density ISO 1183 kg/m 3 (g/cm 3 ) 1080 (1.08) 1080 (1.08) 1310 (1.31) 1050 (1.05) 1030 (1.03) 1040 (1.04) *Listed are some of the commercial grades and typical properties of DuPont. DuPont renewably sourced long chain nylon
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