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A new ETP blend of Polycarbonate and an alphatic Polyester is poised
to play a major role in aesthetically demanding applications
G. E. Plastics has introduced in 2001, a new series of ETP blend
under the brand name of XYLEX.
Xylex is an interesting blend of polycarbonate with a new type of
alphatic polyester that GE Plastics has developed after several
years of research.
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Xylex exhibits clarity similar to polycorbonate, but has much
superior chemical resistance. |
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It retains excellent impact strength of polycarbonate, but has
better flow characterstics that makes it more widely
suitable for several complex mouldings. |
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Xylex has chemical resistance, particularly, resistance to stains
of food products. |
The first commerical usage of XYLEX was in sports sunglasses.Since
then, it has also found application in cell phones and other hand
held devices. It's chemical resistance and resistance to stains
of food products have encourged Rubbermaid Home Products, the largest
producers of food storage containers to develop stain shield food
storage products. These products have been introduced in September
2002 in USA. These containers have glass-like clarity and are safe
for use in microwave as well as dishwasher. What is most interesting
about these products is that it is resistant to the most notorious
stains of food including that comes from tomato based products.
Watch for these new aesthetically appealing, glass-like clear products
and try out them against the stains of Indian curry products!!!
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