New low viscosity, low halogen PPS resin grade unveiled for E/E applications

22-Jan-09

In direct response to market demand for engineering polymers meeting low halogen requirements in electronics and electrical applications, Ticona Engineering Polymers have recently unveiled the low viscosity grade of Fortron® PPS (polyphenylene sulphide) for use in eco-friendly E/E components. As per the company, the newly launched Fortron PPS 1140LC6 grade is similar to low chlorine Fortron PPS 1140A66 yet offers a lower viscosity for use in existing molds, even in small parts. The new grade complies with industry standard and contains less than 900 parts per million of both bromine and chlorine, which enables it to compete against other low halogen products and high-temperature V-0 nylons. Ticona's Fortron PPS resins satisfy the UL94 V-0 flammability rating without the addition of flame retardants. Also, Fortron PPS resins complies with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS), which limits the use of heavy metals and brominated flame retardants such as polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDE). The new grade of Fortron PPS resin is suitable for European and American manufacturers who have specified RoHS compliant materials for parts used in computers, mobile phones, game consoles and other information terminals. In addition, some manufacturers are beginning to control the amount of chlorine contained in products.