PC Copolymer Formulated With PCR Content
SABIC announced the availability of its LNP Elcrin Copolymer, now with higher recycled content levels.
SABIC launched a new portfolio of 10 LNP Elcrin copolymer resins. According to SABIC, adopting these polycarbonate (PC)-based copolymer materials, which contain up to 75% certified post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, can help customers advance their sustainability initiatives without sacrificing key attributes. Depending on the grade, they may provide low-temperature ductility, chemical and weathering resistance, processability, transparency, a broad color space, UV stability and thin-wall flame retardance.
Applications for SABIC’s LNP Elcrin copolymers include industrial components such as circuit breakers. Photo Credit: SABIC
Compared with SABIC’s existing portfolio of materials made with PCR content, the new LNP copolymer resins contain higher percentages of PCR content (50-75%) than previous products, and this content is certified by . Also, they offer a wider color range for opaque materials, several transparent options and more flame-retardant choices. All flame-retardant grades in the new portfolio have received UL Solutions Yellow Cards.
Based on internal life cycle assessments, the LNP EXL1484RCC grade, containing 75% PCR content, can lower global warming potential by 53% compared with virgin material. The LNP EXL7284RCC grade, also containing 75% PCR, can reduce global warming potential by 55%.
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