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PPS
consolidate parts and meet tough PAR PCT PPA
specifications. Beyond high performance Engineering PSU PA46
thermoplastics, we offer critical design Polymers (ETP) PC
(TI > 90C)
1 PET
and engineering support throughout
PBT
UHMW-PE
COC PA 6/66
the product development cycle. It is no POM
PPO TPC-ET
wonder manufacturers at every level turn LFRT
CFR-TP
to Celanese for the technical solutions
they need.
Amorphous Partially Crystalline
TI1 = Temperature Index
Contents
Outstanding Performance Vandar alloy 11 Vectra/Zenite LCP 20
in Engineering Polymers 4 Riteflex TPC-ET 12 Thermx PCT 22
Hostaform /Celcon
POM 6 Celstran/Compel/ Celstran CFR-TP 23
Celanex PBT 8 Factor LFRT 14
Eco-Friendly 24
Impet PET 10 Fortron PPS 16
Technical Service
GUR UHMW-PE 18 and Support 26
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With the ever changing needs and demands of the world,
Celanese stays on top of these demands with new and
innovative technologies and offerings.
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Outstanding Performance
in Engineered Materials
With world-class chemists, material and polymer scientists,
engineers, operators and professionals, Celanese engineered
polymers are created to be used in challenging environments
that demand strong, stiff and dimensionally stable products
with excellent mechanical, chemical and thermal performance.
We are world leaders in acetal polymers, liquid crystal polymers,
long fiber reinforced thermoplastics and ultra-high molecular
weight polyethylene and hold strong positions across our
broad portfolio of other thermoplastics.
Celanese products include:
Celanex thermoplastic polyester (PBT)
Hostaform and Celcon acetal copolymer (POM)
Celstran, Compel and Factor long fiber reinforced thermoplastic (LFRT)
Celstran continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFR-TP)
Fortron polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
GUR ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE)
Impet thermoplastic polyester (PET)
Riteflex thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC-ET)
Thermx polycyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate (PCT)
Vandar thermoplastic polyester alloy (PBT)
Vectra and Zenite liquid crystal polymer (LCP)
We focus the full power of our high-performance products, design and development support
services, and deep technical knowledge on the success of our customers across all markets.
Supporting all your innovations no matter what the challenge.
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Built to Make a Difference.
Our Core Values:
Collaboration
Customer value
Improving the world
Being sustainable
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Hostaform/Celcon POM
acetal copolymers
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Automotive, Consumer, Electrical/Electronics,
Fluid Handling, Medical
Applications Consumer Goods Grades
Tennis racquet grips, ski
Hostaform/Celcon is an bindings, rod holders for surf Basic grades
independent class of materials for boards, sail pulleys, parts for Easy flow grades
engineering parts of all kinds. It is shower heads and fittings Glass fiber and glass sphere
used in almost all industries over reinforced grades
Precision Mechanics,
a broad range of applications.
Watchmaker Industries
Improved low friction and wear
resistant property grades
Automotive Components Parts for all kinds of measuring
for safety belt mechanisms, devices, high-precision
High-impact grades
seat adjustments, window cogwheels, watch hands,
Medical technology grades
lifters, sliding-roofs, heating photo cameras, microscopes
Low odor emission grades
Most grades comply with FDA
controls, door locks, fuel Medical Mechanical parts for and EU regulations
gauges and pumps drug delivery systems or insulin Improved resistance to
Electric Appliances Industry pens, aerosol valves, components aggressive cleaning agents or
Casings, cogwheels, clutches, in medical devices chlorinated water
bearings, carriers, components
Hot diesel resistant grades
for electrical toothbrushes
Product Properties UV stabilized grades
and shavers
Electrically conductive grades
Electrical/Electronics Very tough (to -40C) MetaLX metal-effect
Telephone key pads, coil shells, Very hard and rigid POM grades
switches, spring elements, Easy colorization
armature supports, video Good heat distortion temperature
cassettes, outsert boards (to +100C)
Processing
Machine Construction Very good slip/wear properties Injection molding
Worm gears, rollers, scrapers, Good chemical resistance, e.g., to Extrusion
mountings, bushings, sliding fuels, solvents, strong alkalis Rotational molding
bearings, conveyor chain links Excellent resilience Physical foaming
Low moisture absorption Gas- and water-injection
Resistant to stress cracking technology (GIT/WIT)
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Celanex PBT
thermoplastic polyester
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Automotive, Consumer,
Electrical/Electronics, Medical
Applications Product Properties Grades
Automotive Ignition and Very hard, rigid and strong Basic grades
electrical system parts; gear, Good creep resistance Glass fiber and glass sphere
sensor or ECU boxes; connectors High heat distortion temperature, reinforced grades
Electrical/Electronics especially for glass fiber Glass fiber reinforced grades
Connectors, sockets, relays, reinforced grades with very high surface gloss
switches, bobbins and motor Service temperature to 140C Glass fiber/mineral
housings and insulation, Very good low friction and wear reinforced grades
electromechanical components resistant properties Flame retardant grades
Consumer Goods Handles and High dimensional stability (low UV stabilized grades
covers for cookers and electrical thermal expansion coefficient, Grades for medical technology
irons, toaster casings low water absorption) Special colors for laser marking
Medical Inhaler components, Good electrical properties MetaLX grades for
drug delivery systems,
Good chemical resistance metallic effects
aerosol valves
No environmental stress cracking
Good weathering resistance Processing
Appliance Housings, handles Rapid crystallization and fast
and bases
cycle time Extrusion
Paintability Physical foaming
Flame-retardant grades available Water- and gas-injection
(UL 94 V-0, in some cases 5VA) technology (WIT/GIT)
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Impet PET Electrical/Electronics
thermoplastic polyester
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Vandar alloy Automotive/Consumer
thermoplastic polyester alloy
These alloys are easy to mold and retain their impact strength down to -30C (-21F);
they are available in both unreinforced grades and as compounds with glass fiber and
minerals. Glass-reinforced Vandar PBT alloy grades provide added strength, stiffness
and toughness over a wide temperature range, from -40C to 130C (-40F to 261F).
A low warp mineral-filled grade is also available that can be painted directly.
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Riteflex TPC-ET
thermoplastic polyester elastomer
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Automotive, Consumer,
Electrical/Electronics
Applications Consumer Goods Hose and Grades
sprinkler seals, non-slip mats,
The range of properties available bedsprings, tool grips, sporting Basic grades with
from Riteflex TPC-ET elastomers goods like frisbees different hardness ratings
is reflected in the diversity of its (Shore hardness D)
applications, including hoses, Special grades
tubing, seals, gaskets, belts, pump Heat stabilized grades (HS)
diaphragms, wire coatings, hooks,
Product Properties Glass fiber reinforced grades
fasteners, film, sheet, nonwovens Very flexible with high-impact Grades with halogen-free flame
and monofilaments. strength even at low temperatures retardant system (XFR)
High mechanical strength Carbon black concentrate
Automotive Body parts, shock Good resilience UV concentrate for improved
absorbers, radiator grilles,
Highly resistant to chemicals weather stability
bellows, hoses, cup holders, coin
trays, airbag containers and clips,
and aging MetaLX grades for
Excellent surface gloss and metallic effects
tank cap connector strips, shifter
boots and knobs
good paintability Riteflex XFR halogen- and
Easy and economical to process antimony-free flame-resistant
Electrical/Electronics Excellent wear resistance polyesters
Connectors, cell phone/pager No softening additives are
buttons and keypads, wire and required: chemical bonding
cable jackets Processing
of hard segments with soft
Machine Construction segments results in a Injection molding
Seals, collars, flexible couplings, block polymer Extrusion of profiles, cables,
pump diaphragms, low noise Applications possible at higher films and fibers
gears, sprockets, belting, A/C temperatures than that of TPE
louvers, hoses
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Celstran/Compel/Factor LFRT
long fiber reinforced thermoplastic
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Automotive, Consumer,
Industrial Transportation
Applications even in automotive industry fiber content 30-60%
applications like instrument panel Carbon fiber reinforced grades
Celstran LFRT supports, underbody panels or Aramid fiber reinforced grades
These products are ideal candidates crash-active headrests. Celstran S: contains stainless
for metal replacement to reduce steel filaments for EMI and
weight and save costs with modern, Product Properties RFI shielding
100% recyclable materials. Short- High dimensional stability and Compel LFRT
fiber reinforced thermoplastics excellent mechanical properties Long glass fiber reinforced basic
are no match for Celstran LFRT Very high energy absorption, and grades: fiber content 30-40%,
in applications such as structural therefore easily meets matrix: PP
parts for the automotive industry, crash requirements High-impact modified grades
electrical/electronics, machine Retention of properties such Factor LFRT
construction and in sports/leisure. as impact resistance, rigidity Long glass fiber reinforced
Compel LFRT and strength over a wide polypropylenes: glass fiber
temperature range contents 10-60%
Outstanding mechanical properties Low emission grades specially
make Compel LFRT excellent for
High heat distortion temperature
metal replacements like automobile
Low creep, low warpage for automotive interiors
and shrinkage
front ends, instrument panel support
brackets and control panels. Processing
Factor LFRT Grades Celstran/Factor LFRT
High temperature stability, excellent Celstran LFRT
Injection molding
mechanical properties and low Matrix materials: PP, PA (further Compel LFRT
weight make these products matrix materials on request) Injection stamping
outstanding for replacing metals Glass fiber reinforced grades: Compression molding
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Fortron PPS
polyphenylene sulfide
Certain grades of Fortron PPS comply with ISO 10993 and USP Class VI,
and Drug (DMF 14844) and Device (MAF-1097) Master Files have been
created for them. These grades also meet European Directive 2002/72/EC
for food contact applications and BfR standards.
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Aerospace, Appliance, Automotive, Electrical/Electronics,
Fluid Handling, Oil and Gas, Technical Fibers
Applications Product Properties Grades
Fortron PPS is an ideal candidate Unreinforced Fortron PPS has Unreinforced grades (powder
for mechanically and thermally comparably low heat resistance and granules)
stressed molded or precision but adding glass fibers and glass Reinforced grades (granules)
machined parts. Its low proportion of fiber/mineral mixtures allow Glass fiber reinforced
ion contamination gives Fortron PPS characteristics like: grades and long glass fiber
an advantage over other materials reinforced grades
Service temperatures up
for electronic applications. Glass fiber/mineral
to +240C
reinforced grades
Automotive Injection molded Very good resistance to chemicals
automotive under-the-hood parts, and solvents
Grades for medical technology
power train components, pumps, Very hard and rigid Blow molding grades
fuel system components, blower Very low moisture absorption Film and fiber grades
and pump parts Inherent flame resistant
Electrical/Electronics Surface (UL 94 V-0, some grades 5VA) Processing
mount electrical/electronics Suitable for lead-free soldering
Excellent creep resistance even Injection molding
components, plugs and connector
at elevated temperatures
Extrusion
straps, coil shells, switches
Blow molding
Aerospace
Consumer Goods Protective and
non-stick coatings, power tools
Films and Composites
Fuel Cells and Diesel Fuel Cars
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GUR UHMW-PE
ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene
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Medical, Filtration, Industrial, Sports and Leisure
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Vectra/Zenite LCP
liquid crystal polymer
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Aerospace, Automotive, Cookware, Electrical/Electronics,
Lighting, Medical, Technical Fibers
Applications Product Properties Grades
Vectra LCP Service temperature up to Glass fiber reinforced grades
Automotive Glow plug +240C, short term up to +340C Carbon fiber reinforced grades
connectors, sensors, lamp Very close tolerances possible Fiber/filler modified grades
housings, bezels (to tolerance class T6)
Mineral and graphite filled grades
Electrical/Electronics Grades suitable for electro-
Very low heat of fusion (short plating and conductive grades
Connectors, coil bobbins,
components for cell phones
cycle times possible) Extrusion grades
Consumer Goods Baking pans Flash-free injection molding
and trays, baseplates for watches, Very high tensile strength Processing
pans for grilling (to 185 MPa) and tensile modulus Injection molding
Medical Surgical instruments, (to 30,000 MPa) Extrusion
dental tools, sterilizable trays and Very low coefficient of thermal
equipment, mechanically stressed expansion comparable with that
parts in drug delivery systems of steel and ceramics
Zenite LCP Inherently flame resistant (UL 94
Automotive V-0, some grades with 5 VA)
Electrical/electronics Very good resistance to
Fiber optics chemicals and oxidation
Telecommunications
Aerospace
Food environments
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Thermx PCT
polycyclohexylene-dimethylene terephthalate
Automotive, Electrical/Electronics, Lighting
For superior performance and value through improved heat resistance,
fast molding cycles and excellent processability
Thermx PCT offers the desirable chemical resistance, processability and dimensional
stability of engineering polyesters like PET and PBT. With the benefits of added heat
resistance, Thermx PCT is particularly well suited for demanding automotive, electrical/
electronics and lighting applications.
Applications Product Properties Grades
Thermx PCT is an ideal candidate Short-term temperature Glass and/or
for a wide range of injection resistance up to 255C for lead- mineral-reinforced
molded components for electrical/ free soldering Flame-retardant
electronics, automotive, appliance Chemical resistance to (V-0 UL94B) resins
and other industrial and consumer automotive fluids and printed
products. circuit board cleaning chemicals
Processing
Automotive connectors Low moisture absorption
Low-flash processing Injection molding
(headers), lamp sockets
and relays
High CTI and arc resistance
High whiteness and color stability
Electrical/Electronics
Circuit board connectors
Consumer Goods Appliances
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Celstran CFR-TP
continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic
Alternative Energy, Aerospace, Automotive, Building and
Construction, Industrial, Oil and Gas, Sports and Leisure
For the easy processing of TPs with the outstanding mechanical and
thermal performance of composite materials
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Enabling Eco-Friendly Innovation
Celaneses high-performance engineering thermoplastics
enable eco-friendly innovation for efficient transportation, green
electronics, medical technology, alternative energy, clean air and
water, and improved aesthetics. These materials are good for our
environment and great for your bottom line.
Efficient Transportation
Eco-friendly materials for the automotive
industry including hybrid and electric vehicles
promote serious weight and cost savings.
Award-winning aerospace innovations are
resulting from high-performance thermoplastic
breakthroughs.
Green Electronics
Halogen-free and inherently
flame-resistant polymers offer outstanding
eco-friendly material choices to the
electrical/electronic industry.
Medical Technology
Celanese the global leader in FDA-compliant
medical polymers offers medical technology (MT)
materials with excellent processability, dimensional
stability, mechanical properties and chemical
resistance. GUR UHMW-PE has been the material of
choice for orthopedic implants for almost 50 years.
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Alternative Energy
Solutions for emerging technologies in
biofuels, wind power, solar power, oil and gas,
and hybrid/vehicle electrification grow from
Celaneses strong, lightweight composites.
Clean Air
The global leader in Fortron PPS
a key ingredient in staple fibers for hot
gas filtration in harsh environments.
Clean Water
GUR UHMW-PE a major component in filters
that remove contaminants at point of use.
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Technical Service and Support
Celanese laboratories and technical service capabilities focus on
developing new engineered materials that expand your design space,
providing technical data and problem-solving tools that help you
optimize the performance of our polymers for your application.
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ENGINEERED MATERIALS
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