Xyron™

modified-Polyphenylene Ether (m-PPE) resin

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America (APNA), Inc. is a plastics manufacturer offering modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) products, an advanced engineered polymer.

Xyron™ engineered resins are composed of alloys of polyphenylene ether (mPPE) with polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polypropylene (PP), polyamide (PA), polystyrene (PS) or other polymeric materials.

 

mPPE Material Manufacturer Providing High-Performance Plastic Compounds

Under the Xyron™ brand, we produce unique alloy compounds of Polyamide (PA), Polystyrene (PS) and polyphenylene ether (PPE) that deliver diverse performance attributes. These include suitability for painting, low warpage, high-temperature performance and flame resistance. This combination makes these compounds ideal for use in critical automotive and electronic components.

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XYRON
Light Switches
Benefit: Flame Resistant

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XYRON AT
Lawn Equipment
Benefit: Paintable Compound

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XYRON
Water Valves
Benefit: Regulatory Compliance

What Is Modified Polyphenylene Ether (mPPE)? 

Xyron™ is an alloy compound of modified polyphenylene ether, or mPPE. As a thermoplastic material first created for use in the automotive industry, mPPE is incredibly tough, with good temperature resistance and moderate mechanical properties. It has excellent dimensional stability, low creep and can be effective flame retardant.

Modified polyphenylene ether enables smaller wall thickness design, excellent dielectric properties, and potentially lowers overall weight. Xyron™ can be found in the medical, robotics, appliance and automotive industries.

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Critical Attributes of APNA's mPPE Engineering Resins

Linear and non-crystalline, thermoplastic polyphenylene oxide (PPO), also called Polyphenylene ether (PPE), is considered one of the most important engineering plastics due to its exceptional chemical resistance, strength and resistance to heat distortion at high temperatures.

Notable attributes of our mPPE polymer engineering resins include:

High resistance to alkalis and acids.

Low specific gravity and excellent impact strength.

Excellent electrical properties.

Superior processability grades.

Outstanding range of heat resistance (80 to 220 degrees Celsius).

Low mold shrinkage, excellent dimensional stability.

Reinforced grades for structural applications.

Use of flame retardants that are Halogen-free (V-0 through HB).

Grades with excellent hot-water resistance, low-water absorption and hydrolytic stability.

Modified Polyphenylene Ether Chemical Compatibility

Modified polyphenylene ether resin combines moldability and chemical resistance of crystalline resin with high-temperature rigidity and dimensional stability of amorphous resin. As a result, the compound can be used to create stable products in multiple environments.

Common uses include components in copiers and printers, electrical devices like circuit breakers and connectors, water softeners and vending machines.

Modified polyphenylene ether suits a range of applications, including use in:

Electrical outlets/switches.

Motorcycle fairings.

Fuse box components.

Connectors for solar/PV.

Battery cases.

Junction boxes.

Nozzles.

Tractor hoods.

Medical devices.

Relay blocks.

Choose Xyron for Your mPPE Needs

With suitability for painting and flame resistance performance, Xyron™ is a popular choice for compounds in automotive and electrical components. We take pride in knowing our customers are getting the best mPPE materials in the world. Contact us with questions about opportunities to work with Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc and the Xyron™ brand.