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PRODUCT NEWS

DSM introduces new PPS grade

SM Engineering Plastics has introduced a new PPS IQ D UHFHQW KRXU ƒ& ZDWHU JO\FRO ÁXLG WHVW YHUVXV
D(polyphenylene sulfide) grade to optimize the a comparable competitor grade, Xytron G4080HR delivered
performance of electric vehicle thermal management 114 percent higher tensile strength and 63 percent higher
systems. Xytron G4080HR is a 40 percent glass-reinforced elongation at break. The unique combination of resistance
to heat, moisture, and chemicals make the Xytron family
of materials a preferred solution for applications in many
industries.

Novolex launches evident bags

for home delivery.

ovolex a foodservice packaging vendor specializing
Nin sustainable options that offers both paper and
plastics product, have launched Load & Fold and Load
& Seal Tamper Evident bags for home delivery. Novolex
developed products to keep food safe in transport and
preserve food quality, while also reducing the amount
of waste associated with
shipping and handling.
These recyclable bags are
designed with tamper-
evident closures for food
safety while maintaining
heat and food freshness
and integrity. The substrate
is customer-dependent
PPS engineered for heat aging performance, hydrolysis for a choice of plastic or
resistance, dimensional stability, chemical resistance at white or kraft paper. the
products were launched in working toward improved
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Xytron G4080HR the material, now available for sale prepared and grocery food delivery for third-party
worldwide, is manufactured by DSM NHU Engineering delivery services, convenience stores, grocery stores
Plastics (Zhejiang) Co. Ltd., a joint venture of DSM and quick and limited-serve restaurants. The company’s
and specialty chemicals producer Zhejiang NHU Special Adrianne Tipton, Ph.D., vice president of innovation
Materials Co., Ltd. (NHU).“As our customers work to and a plastic and paper industry veteran with more
enhance the performance of electric vehicles through than 20 years’ experience in R&D, serves as a guide
lightweighting, it is essential for us to design lightweight through a selection of the company’s plastics portfolio
materials able to withstand the increased heat and with an emphasis on newer products.“There have been
prolonged chemical exposure requirements of EV thermal extensive trials and interest for both products in this
management systems,” said Lu Zhang, global business line,” says Tipton. “These are in test with several large-
line director, DSM Engineering Plastics.Since Xytron and medium-size foodservice and retail customers.
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management system lifecycles, it maintains its strength customers that request pricing quotes and trials.”
Consumers’ appetite for the convenience of eat-at-
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for 6,000–10,000 hours. home restaurant food continues.

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