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Lyon, France – June 6, 2007 – At Kunststoff 2007, Rhodia Polyamide will
present its TECHNYL® XCell 6,6 and 6 polyamide grades optimised for use
with Trexel’s MuCell® process. These new grades are the first technology
deliverables from Rhodia as part of its recently signed global co-
marketing and development agreement with Trexel Inc. As partners to the
agreement, Rhodia actively develops and commercialises new material
technology optimised for the MuCell® process, and Trexel works exclusively
with Rhodia for polyamide applications.
The new TECHNYL® XCell 6,6 and 6 polyamide grades are now available in
production quantities. At K 2007, Düsseldorf, Germany October 24-31, they
will feature in Rhodia’s presentation at Booth E24 in Hall 6.
The Rhodia/Trexel strategy is to work together to bring new value to
applications in a variety of important polyamide markets. In automotive,
for example, this novel material/process combination brings new levels of
value and performance to under-the-hood applications such as rocker covers
and air intake manifolds. It also opens the way for the development of a
new generation of polyamide thermoplastic front-end modules.
Rhodia has specifically adapted the TECHNYL® XCell polyamide 6 and 6.6
grades for the MuCell® process. These offer enhanced processability and
good property retention when used in the MuCell® process, while
maintaining excellent surface appearance.
The response from trials has shown that Technyl® XCell permits a density
saving of at least 10% while retaining outstanding rigidity, heat
deflection temperature and notched impact performance. Additional
advantages offered by these new materials when used with the MuCell®
process include weight reduction, less warpage, faster injection moulding,
lower injection pressure and lower moulded-in stress.
About the MuCell® Process
The MuCell® microcellular foam injection molding technology is a complete
process and equipment technology which facilitates extremely high quality
and greatly reduces production costs. The MuCell® Process involves the
controlled use of gas in its supercritical state to create a foamed part.
For injection molding applications, the MuCell® Technology is targeted at
precision and engineered plastic components.
The quality advantages of the MuCell® Process are complemented by certain
direct economic advantages, including the ability to produce 20-30% more
parts per hour on a given molding machine, and the ability to mold parts
on lower tonnage machines as a result of the viscosity reduction and the
elimination of the packing requirement that accompanies the use of
supercritical gas.
Trexel Inc., located in Woburn, Massachusetts is an investor and employee-
owned company specializing in the development and commercialization of
microcellular foamed processes for the plastics industry. Trexel has Sales
and Support Offices in key regions of the world, and also has many
alliances with equipment companies, contract manufacturers, materials
suppliers, and premier moulding organizations, all dedicated to the
optimal use of the MuCell Process to improve quality and reduce
manufacturing costs.
Rhodia Polyamide is an upstream integrated company providing intermediates
for polyamide and other applications, polyamide polymers, as well as a
complete downstream range of added value products including engineering
plastics polyamide 6.6 and 6 based, industrial polyamide yarns, technical
and consumer polyamide fibres and textile yarns. With fourteen state-of-
the art production facilities along with R&D and technical centres, Rhodia
Polyamide serves customers on every continent, with the capability to
develop products and technologies locally.
For further details about the Company, visit Rhodia Polyamide’s 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. Rhodia is listed on Euronext Paris and the New York Stock
Exchange. The Group generated sales of €4.8 billion in 2006 and employs
around 16,000 people worldwide.
For further details about the Group, visit Rhodia’s website at:
www.rhodia.com
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