LANXESS at K 2007, Hall 6, Stand B73 -75

Innovative polymers set the standard

Focus on polyesters, polyamides and technical rubber

Leverkusen – LANXESS’s Semi-Crystalline Products and Technical Rubber Products business units will be presenting new products and system solutions at their 800-square-meter stand at K 2007 in Dusseldorf. The specialty chemicals company demonstrates its commitment to innovation to key consumer industries, and highlights the fact that LANXESS is an expert development partner across all markets worldwide. “Our themes and exhibits prove that, following our successful program of restructuring and consolidation, the increased investment in targeted research and development is already paying off,” explains Michael Theobald, head of LANXESS’s Brand Communications department.

With its Durethan and Pocan brands, the Semi-Crystalline Products business unit is one of the five biggest global suppliers of polyamides and polybutylene terephthalates (PBT). One of the main themes of the business unit’s display at K 2007 is injection-molded structural inserts made of Durethan BKV 35 H2.0 (a polyamide 6) for the new C4 Picasso from Citroën. These highly innovative inserts reinforce areas of the steel bodywork that are relevant in crash scenarios and ensure that the vehicle passes the Euro NCAP crash test with top marks. They also offer a weight saving of twelve kilograms.

Also featured are flame-retardant polyamides and polyesters, products currently proving highly successful for the business unit on the market. They contain flame-retardant packages largely free from chlorine and bromine, and meet the current international environmental and safety standards of the electrical engineering and electronics industry. As one of the mainstays of polyamide operations at LANXESS, hybrid technology (plastic/metal composite technology) is also a key focal point. The exhibits include a hybrid pedal block, new hybrid concepts with organometal for example, and hybrid connection as an alternative to spot welding.

There is great application potential in the new highly filled polyamide and PBT grades such as Pocan DP B 3160 XF and Durethan DP BKV 60 EF H.2.0, both of which are reinforced with 60 percent glass fibers. They exhibit good flow properties and excellent stiffness and strength. Another exciting development is pseudoplastic polyamide 6 and 66 grades for extrusion and suction blow molding. They offer cost-effective alternatives to metal and expensive thermoplastics in the production of media hoses for transporting air, oil and coolant in engines.

LANXESS is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of synthetic rubber, and one of the leading suppliers of technical rubber. It is therefore no surprise that LANXESS is once again one of the organizers of “Rubber Street 2007” at this year’s “K”, alongside the wdk (Wirtschaftsverband der deutschen Kautschukindustrie e.V – the German Rubber Industry Trade Association), Messe Düsseldorf, the Deutsche Kautschuk-Gesellschaft e.V (DKG – the German Rubber Association) and Dr. Gupta Verlag publishers. This initiative aims to boost the presence of the rubber processing industry at K 2007. For that reason, the stands representing rubber processing companies are concentrated in a single common area, “Rubber Street” (Hall 6, A 49/A 57).

The rubber innovations that LANXESS are displaying at K 2007 include new grades of Levrapren (ethylene-vinyl acetate rubber, or EVM) for injection molding. The main attribute of these compounds is that they contain a mixture of two peroxides, which means the vulcanization process can be carried out in two phases. When used to produce molded parts – particularly for the automotive industry – this modified processing method enables easy, rapid removal of the parts from the mold and reduces wastage dramatically.

Self-adhesive films made from Levamelt, an EVM rubber, make the manufacture of photovoltaic modules quicker and easier. Silicon wafers can be embedded and fixed between the films without the need for subsequent vulcanization. These EVM films are light-permeable, weather-resistant and do not yellow, making them a real alternative to the elastomer films in use up till now which have to be vulcanized at high temperatures.

One new area of application for the hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR) Therban AT is the manufacture of wheel-bearing seals for bucket wheel excavators used in strip mining. These seals are subjected to extreme stress and can be up to a meter in diameter and weigh several kilograms. Therban AT exhibits excellent mechanical properties and resistance to oil and aging. What’s more, the exceptional flow properties of this elastomer mean that processing aids are largely unnecessary during the manufacture of the seals. This minimizes mold soiling and ensures a high level of homogeneity in the rubber product.

LANXESS is a leader in specialty chemicals with 2006 sales of EUR 6.94

billion and more than 16,000 employees in 21 countries. The company is represented at 47 production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacture and sale of specialty chemicals, plastics, rubber and intermediates.

Leverkusen,October 24, 2007

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