SABIC Introduces Bio-Based Versions of NORYL™ Resins

SABIC Introduces Bio-Based Versions of NORYL™ Resins SABIC announced that it now offers bio-based versions of all NORYL™, Flexible NORYL, NORYL GTX™ and NORYL PPX™ resin grades to help customers meet increasingly stringent sustainability targets. Formulated with polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin feedstocks certified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS scheme, the bio-based versions deliver properties comparable to fossil-based grades. With this development, SABIC customers will have the opportunity to select from multiple bio-based content levels for their chosen NORYL product. To demonstrate the feasibility of this bio-based approach, SABIC has proactively commercialized three popular NORYL grades; however, these example materials represent only a small percentage of the total offering. The launch of bio-based versions expands SABIC's range of environmentally conscious NORYL resin options beyond materials recently introduced to the market that contain over 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. The following bio-based products are currently available within SABIC: NORYL NH5120BIO4 resin is well suited for evaluation in enclosures, heating-ventilation-air conditioning (HVAC) components and photovoltaic-solar junction boxes. A bio-based, bromine-free, chlorine-free flame-retardant resin with UL flame rating V1 at 1.5 mm, with no intentional addition of per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS). NORYL NH5120BIO4 resin provides a balance between heat resistance, flow, hydrolytic and dimensional stability, and creep performance while maintaining good mechanical properties in demanding outdoor environments. NORYL GFN2BIO3 resin features high strength, hydrolytic and dimensional stability, low warpage and low specific gravity. This bio-based material has a UL746C outdoor suitability rating of F1. It is ideal for indoor and outdoor applications in building and construction as well as lawn and garden industries. NORYL GTX902BIO3 resin is a bio-based PPE blend providing superior chemical resistance and paintability for use in applications such as automotive wheel covers, automotive electrical components and painted automotive coatings.   Source