New Product: Copolymer targets aircraft interiors
Lexan FST9705, a polycarbonate (PC) copolymer, is a candidate for use in aircraft interiors. It features a light base color that easily colors (including bright white).
Moldedin
color can reportedly eliminate
about 11 lb of paint currently used
in cabins. In addition, the resin reportedly
stands up better to wear
than its painted plastic counterparts.
And it complies with flame/smoke/toxicity specs, including
OSU 55/55 heat-release performance.
Lexan FST9705 resin’s
processibility is similar to that of
polycarbonate-type products. The
resin’s high ductility makes it a candidate
for parts
that see rough
handling and
also makes poss
ible thin-wall
parts to further
reduce weight
and contribute
to fuel savings.
GE Plastics, One Plastics Ave.,
Pittsfield, MA 01201, (800) 752-
7842, geplastics.com