Noryl WCD910 and Noryl WCP860 resins are the first in a new line of MPPE products from GE Advanced Materials specifically developed for wire-coating applications. Noryl WCD910 resin is formulated for use in DC cords, whereas Noryl WCP860 resin is formulated for use in plug applications. The new products - Noryl WCD910 and Noryl WCP860 resins have passed bending-strength tests by charger manufacturers and addressed eco-label, flame-retardant application concerns. The added advantage is that unlike PVC, they contain no halogens like chlorine which can break down into highly acidic gases when burned. Weight reductions of 20% to 30%, as well as faster extrusion rates for potentially higher productivity and lower systems costs are achievable as the new resins offer a specific gravity lower than FR-PE and TPU.

In 2004, GE plans to unveil new halogen-free flame-retardant (VW-1) versions of these materials for applications that require added FR protection. The new flexible Noryl resin grades are excellent potential candidates for consumer electronics. These include: video tape recorder (VTR) cameras; radio/cassette players , portable CD players, micro-disk (MD), MP3 and DVD players; video/TV games etc. In the global computing segment, the new GE products are expected to be used in plug and cord applications for desktop and notebook computers, PDAs, faxes, portable PCs, printers, scanners and digital cameras. In telecommunications, GE anticipates the flexible MPPE resins to make inroads into application areas such as mobile phone accessories and cordless phones.

The initial success of these materials has been excellent and GE is currently looking to translate the products into newer sectors such as automotive.