Extrusion and Blow Moulding applications to benefit from the introduction of TECHNYL® XT High Productivity Polyamide

Düsseldorf, Germany – October 24, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide has announced the introduction of TECHNYL® XT, a new family of modified polyamide 6 grades, designed to satisfy the extrusion and blow moulding industries’ needs for higher productivity and energy savings in polyamide conversion.

Due to its unique rheological behaviour TECHNYL® XT high-productivity polyamide exhibits advantageous processing qualities without sacrificing material properties. Compared to standard polyamide 6, TECHNYL® XT presents equivalent mechanical, thermal and chemical properties as well as significantly better impact resistance.

TECHNYL® XT requires processing temperature approximately 20°C lower than standard polyamide 6. This brings the benefit of reduced energy consumption and translates into shorter cooling cycles and higher production runs. Already trialled by a number of different customers, TECHNYL® XT has been shown to deliver excellent product consistency and up to 40% higher moulding output.

The first launch grades of this new family - TECHNYL® C 502XT, TECHNYL® C 507XT (heat stabilised), TECHNYL® C 52XT (UL-V2 version) and TECHNYL® C 536XT (blow-moulding) - have been developed as an integrated solutions package for extruded and blow moulded applications. These range from corrugated pipe and bag-in-can to fuel tanks for motorcycles and power tools.

The new TECHNYL® XT high productivity polyamide family will be introduced to a global market audience as part of Rhodia’s presentation at K 2007 (Booth E 24, Hall 6) in Düsseldorf, Germany (October 24-31).

Of key interest to moulders and OEMs, TECHNYL® XT provides for: high stability in processing, consistent wall thickness, lower extrusion temperature, excellent balance between stiffness and impact resistance, weight optimisation, good barrier properties, a UL-V2 solution and excellent surface appearance.

Reader enquiries

Rhodia Polyamide
Avenue Ramboz
F-69192 Saint-Fons Cedex
France
+33 4 72 89 27 53
anne-elisabeth.mourey@​eu.rhodia.com
www.eu.rhodia.com

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Rhodia Polyamide is Rhodia's fully integrated enterprise focusing on Polyamide 6.6. Its strategy rests on three pillars: a high worldwide competitiveness of intermediates & polymers along with strong development of the industrial footprint in fast growing regions; the strengthening of engineering plastics as a growth engine; and a focus on Asia and Brazil as priority regions for expansion beyond our European base. In South America, Rhodia Polyamide also holds strong positions in phenol and adiponitrile route, industrial yarns and fibers. For further details about Rhodia Polyamide visit the website at www.rhodia-polyamide.com.

Rhodia, a chemist, leader in its businesses, is an international industrial group resolutely committed to sustainable development. The Group aims to improve its customers' performance through the pursuit of operational excellence and its ability to innovate. Structured around seven Enterprises, Rhodia is the partner of major players in the automotive, tire, electronics, perfume, health and beauty and home care markets. The Group generated sales of €4.8 billion in 2006 and employs around 16,000 people worldwide. Rhodia is listed on Euronext Paris.

For further details about the Group, visit Rhodia’s website at: www.rhodia.com.