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The next generation ofbio-performance materials
Eco+ solutionsDSM’s innovative portfolio of Eco+ solutionshelps our customers to reduce the environmental impact of their applications. One solution is Arnitel® Eco, a high-performance thermoplastic co-polyester (TPC) made partially from renewable rapeseed oil in place of mineral oil that signicantly reduces CO2 emissions from cradle to gate.
Products with less environmental impact“Together, we are facing critical challenges:climate change, scarcity of resources,population growth and increasedconsumption,” says Francis Aussems, Innovation Manager at DSM Engineering Plastics.“We need to design and build smarterproducts with less environmental impact,and we need to transition from an economybased on fossil fuels to one based onsustainable bio-materials. At DSM, we wantto lead this transition. It’s one of the keydrivers for our business.”
A broad portfolioOur products include Eco+ solutionsproven to contribute to a greener planet.DSM’s offer includes a halogen-freeportfolio, recycle-based materials,bio-based high-performance polymers,hazardous-substance-free materials, aswell as materials that extend a product’sserviceable lifetime, provide signicantreductions in weight or friction, and help todeliver a low or neutral carbon footprint.
“DSM is uniquely positioned to createinnovative Eco+ solutions that bring addedvalue to our customer’s applications,” saysFrancis. “We combine an extensivecustomer network with innovative researchand development potential and thepassion of our people to develop Eco+solutions that bring sustainability to life.”
Eco+ solutions for abrighter world.At DSM, our mission is to create brighter lives for people today and forgenerations to come. We choose activities that actively contribute to amore sustainable world.
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Arnitel Eco is derived fromrenewable resources,contributing to a brighterfuture.
The Arnitel Eco range has beenawarded the silver Cradle to Cradle®
certication by internationallyrenowned sustainable design rmMcDonough Braungart DesignChemistry, and it was also the 2011winner of Frost and Sullivan’sEuropean Co-polyester ThermoplasticElastomers Green Excellencein Product Innovation Award.
Proven less impactAt DSM, we recognize that the use ofrenewable raw materials is not sufficient onits own to make a product green. That’swhy we commissioned product lifecycleassessments (LCA) to prove that our new solutions have less impact on the environment.
To assess the reduction in greenhouse gasemissions, Arnitel Eco was measuredagainst classic co-polyesters using acradle-to-gate LCA. This assessmentincorporates the total chain of events fromgrowing the plants until the product leavesDSM’s gate. The study was carried out inaccordance with the ISO 14040/14044standards. The global warming potential ofArnitel Eco was quantied using the IPCC2007, GWP 100a method, and compared toclassic co-polyesters.
The international standard to measurerenewability is ASTM D6866. This testingmethod calculates the renewable carboncontent by measuring the difference inisotopes from new carbon (plants) and oldcarbon (fossil fuels). Arnitel Eco partially uses rapeseed oil in place of mineral oil, and the rapeseed is sourced from areas where it does not compete with plants grown for food.
Additional information on the sustainabilityprole of Arnitel Eco can be found inthe Environmental Product Declaration.
Improved propertiesArnitel co-polyesters combine the strengthand processing characteristics of engineering plastics with the performance of thermoset elastomers. This elastic product outperforms conventional rubbers across a variety of applications, and is available in hardnesses ranging from 40 to 70 Shore D.
Arnitel Eco does not require vulcanizationto optimize its mechanical properties,
leading to substantially lower productioncosts. The material maintains consistentperformance across its entire operatingtemperature from low to high extremes,outperforming other elastomers.
Long-term heat resistanceThe thermo-oxidative stability of a plastic material is important in applications where the components are subjected to high temperatures over longer time periods. Arnitel Eco exhibits excellent thermooxidative performance even without stabilizers. The graph on the page right shows the relative change in strain at break for the 55 Shore D Arnitel Eco materials at 135°C and 150°C.
Arnitel Eco: a proven green performance plastic for unique applications.
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Peak temperature resistanceShort-term heat resistance is determinedby the melting point or Vicat soeningtemperature, which is the temperature atwhich the mechanical properties of theco-polyester begin to change. Arnitel Ecohas a melting point of up to 200°C,depending on hardness, and can be usedin applications with peak temperaturesclose to the melting point. Additionaldetails about melting points and Vicatsoftening temperatures are available in theproduct’s material data sheet.
UV resistanceArnitel Eco exhibits excellent UVresistance. The material was tested in anaccelerated UV exposure test conducted inan Atlas Weather-Ometer Ci65(A) accordingto PV 1303 test conditions. The graphbelow shows the gloss of an injectionmoldedsample versus UV exposure timefor a classic co-polyester and for ArnitelEco with the same hardness. The gloss ismeasured according to ISO 2813 at anangle of 60°C. Classic co-polyesters showsevere surface cracking, creating a dullsurface with a drop in gloss values.Arnitel Eco exhibits no cracking and nodrop in gloss over the timed exposure,demonstrating the material’s high resistanceto UV light.
Partnering for a brighter futureWith an early leadership position establishedin the emerging market of bio-basedperformance materials, DSM offers agrowing portfolio of composite resins andengineering plastics suitable for a widerange of industrial sectors and applications.Our bio-based products includeEcoPaXX™, Palapreg® Eco and Arnitel Eco.
Arnitel Eco is suitable for applications inconsumer electronics, sports and leisure,automotive interiors and exteriors,furniture, alternative energy and specialtypackaging. The material is designed for along service lifetime under extremeconditions.
At DSM, we actively seek to partner withcustomers to improve the environmentalimpact of their applications in a costcompetitive way.
Our portfolio includes a wide offer ofgrades with best-in-class performance atextreme operating temperatures, whileconsiderably extending service lifetimes.We back all of our material sales withextensive research and development, aswell as a collaborative partnership wherewe support you through grade selection,design and testing.
With manufacturing facilities on threecontinents, we offer a security of stock thatbuys our customers peace of mind,comfortable in the knowledge that supplywill never be an issue with DSM.
Contact us today to learn how DSM can help improvethe carbon footprint of your designs:
Arnitel Eco is a high-performancethermoplastic co-polyester (TPC)made with renewable rapeseedoil in place of mineral oil.Arnitel Eco is used in:
Consumer electronics- Unique so touch- 2K moldable with a wide variety of materials
Sports and leisure- Flexible- High fatigue resistance
Automotive (interior/exterior)- High temperature resistance- Lower carbon footprint
Furniture- Excellent stain resistance- Superior abrasion resistance
Alternative energy- High UV resistance- Aligns with philosophy of renewable resources
Specialty packaging- Approved for food use- From freezer to oven
Arnitel Eco is an elasticproduct that outperformsconventional rubbers across a variety of applications.
DSM Engineering PlasticsFor further information, please see:www.dsm.com or contact:
EuropeTel +31 46 47 [email protected]
AmericasTel +1 800 333 [email protected]
Asia PacificTel +86 21 6141 [email protected]
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