Specialty products are also available from Ticona, notably GUR® ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) and Topas® cyclic olefin copolymer (COC).

Why Ticona resins?

A leading global supplier of engineering resins, Ticona produces innovative materials that are used in a wide range of applications in major market areas, including automotive, appliance, medical, and information and communications technology as well as consumer and industrial segments.

What are Ticona’s leading polymer products?

Another leading product is Ticona’s liquid crystal polymer, Vectra® LCP. This high temperature, high strength, high flow material works effectively for molding thin-wall parts at very short cycle times and is typically used in high precision electrical and electronic components for the information technology and communications industries.

Is celanex PBT FDA approved?

Depending on market requirements, the Celanex PBT flame-retardant system is low in migration and halogen-free. Various grades of Celanex PBT hold regulatory approvals including VDE or UL approvals for the electrical and electronic market, and FDA approval for the nutrition and medical markets.

Why choose Ticona’s polyester resin?

With its multiple polymer capability in polyethylene and polybutylene terephthalate and copolymers, as well as polyester blends and alloys, Ticona’s polyester resins have properties ranging from very strong and stiff to very ductile and impact-resistant.

What is Vectra LCP used for?

These properties have led to the use of Vectra LCP in many electronic applications such as sockets, bobbins, switches, connectors, chip carriers and sensors. Many grades have outperformed ceramics, thermosets and other high temperature plastics.