modified-Polyphenylene Ether(m-PPE) resin XYRON™
modified-Polyphenylene Ether(m-PPE) resin
XYRON™
Asahi Kasei started the production and sales of XYRON™ in March 1979. XYRON™ consists of various portfolio that enables the selection of various PPE alloy combinations with other resins such as polystyrene (PS), polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) .
Capacity
72,000 Mt/year
modified-Polyphenylene Ether(m-PPE) resin
XYRON™
Asahi Kasei started the production and sales of XYRON™ in March 1979. XYRON™ consists of various portfolio that enables the selection of various PPE alloy combinations with other resins such as polystyrene (PS), polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) .
Capacity
72,000 Mt/year
What is XYRON™ ?
XYRON™ is the brand name of Asahi Kasei’s modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE).
XYRON™ is an engineering plastic with unique properties, created by alloy combinations of PPE with other resins such as polystyrene (PS), polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) or other polymeric materials. Due to the versatile blending and incorporation of fillers such as glass fibers, the properties can be customised to meet various industry needs
Features of XYRON™
The features of XYRON™ among general-purpose engineering plastics are shown below.
Advantages
1. Low specific gravity
2. Excellent dimensional stability due to low molding shrinkage and low water absorption
3. Excellent electrical characteristics
4. Easy to make flame retardant
Disadvantages
1. Poor resistance to organic solvents.
2. Poor weather resistance – Especially in the case of grade with light colors.

Manufacturing of XYRON™
Using Asahi Kasei Proprietary technology, XYRON™ resins are manufactured in an integrated system from raw materials sources.
XYRON™ Application cases
Inter-cell spacer
Insulator between battery cells.
Products
Grades
T series and 340Z
・Tracking resistance
・Hydrolysis resistance
・Acid and alkaline resistance
・Stable long-term physical properties
Features
・A material with a high degree of freedom in design suitable for the housing.
・A low specific gravity material with excellent creep characteristic, non-halogenated flame retardancy, and dimensional stability.
・Excellent thin-wall moldability, contributing to space saving and weight reduction.
Fuel cell
Components for fuel cells
Products
Grades
500H
・Non-reinforced heat resistant grade
・Low elution performance
・Acid resistance
Features
・Low elution from resin (ions, oligomers, and etc.) to water
which is highly evaluated by customers.
・Excellent hot water resistance and acid resistance, and physical properties hardly deteriorate even when components are immersed for a long period of time.
In-vehicle camera(lens barrel, lens spacer)
Lens barrels and lens spacers used in various cameras installed in cars
Products
Features
・Demonstrate high heat resistance, high strength, and high stiffness performance comparable to high heat resistance PA.
・Suppress the decrease in mechanical strength under high temperature, and reduces anisotropy of dimensional change by blending special glass filler.
・ Contribute to cost reduction of metal components by resinification.
Head-up display
Head-up display components installed in cars
Products
Features
・By blending PPE with PPS, dimensional stability at high temperatures is improved, and by blending special glass filler, dimensional anisotropy is reduced.
・UL flame retardancy V-0, deflection temperature under load 135 °C, excellent balance of heat resistance, toughness and dimensional stability.
Relay block / junction box (XYRON™)
Storage case for relays, fuses, etc.
Products
Grades
A0210 (PA / PPE blend):. High heat resistance, high toughness, low water absorption kow dimensional change (compared to nylon material)
A0230: A0210 equivalent grade, which is using localized raw materials in the ASEAN region .
AF700 (PA / PPE blend): High heat resistance, low water absorption low dimensional change, and UL V-0
Features
-Improve changes in water absorption dimensions while maintaining the excellent heat resistance and toughness of PA.
-Can be used for advanced designs that require toughness due to our materials' strength and high toughness characterestics.
・ UL V-0 grade is also available.
-By producing hexamethylenediamine, which is the raw material for PA, in-house (the only Japanese company), we have achieved stable supply and high quality.
・ By localizing raw materials overseas, we maintain a stable supply and cost globally.
Inverter cover
Covers of various electrical equipments
Products
Grades
240Z、440Z
・Non-reinforced and flame retardant grades
・Excellent electrical characteristics and flame retardancy
・Hydrolysis resistance
Features
・Material with design flexibility suitable for outer chassis and interior chassis.
・UL flame-retardant 5VA acquisition and low specific gravity that contribute to product miniaturization and weight reduction.
・Heat resistance
・Acid and alkali resistance.
Cash dispenser
Chassis, internal chassis, conductive mechanism parts
Products
Grades
X8610
・ Gives conductivity
・ Excellent mechanical properties (strength / rigidity)
・ High heat resistance
Features
・A material with a high degree of freedom in design suitable for chassis, internal chassis, and conductive mechanism parts.
・Since it suppresses the generation of static electricity, it is a suitable material for energized parts.
Solar cell junction box
The box shape parts that houses a diode of a solar panel
Products
Grades
540Z 644Z PV41Z
・Tracking resistance
・Hydrolysis resistance
・Acid and alkaline resistance
・Small dimensional change under high temperature and high humidity
Features
・Excellent heat resistance, rigidity, and low water absorption.
・Small dimensional change under high temperature and high humidity
solar cell connecter
Connector between cable and junction box of solar cell.
As Asahi Kasei Group Environmental Contribution Products, this product contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions at the stage of use.
Products
Grades
PV40Z
・Tracking resistance
・Hydrolysis resistance
・Acid and alkaline resistance
・Long-term stability of physical properties
Features
・Excellent balance between tracking resistance and low temperature impact strength.
・Enable to design compact high voltage compatible connector.
・It has excellent hydrolysis and ammonia resistance, and does not cause an extreme deterioration of physical properties even under a high temperature and high humidity.
Water mixing tap
Internal parts of the mixing tap
Products
Grades
WG720、WG722
(GF reinforced/drinking water contact grade)
・Excellent heat resistance, hydrolysis resistance, and excellent vibration fatigue characteristics.
・Excellent acid and alkali resistance.
Features
・Achieves rust prevention by resinizing the parts around the mixing tap
・Our materials are also suitable for parts which need strength.
・Contributes to weight reduction and cost performance due to low specific gravity.
・Complies with the standards for drinking water contact materials (NSF 61, etc.).
Water purification parts
Water purification system related parts (case, cap, and etc.)
Products
Grades
WG731
(GF reinforced/drinking water contact grade)
・Excellent heat resistance, hydrolysis resistance, and excellent vibration fatigue characteristics.
・Excellent acid and alkali resistance.
・Excellent dimensional accuracy and weldability.
Features
・Achieves rust prevention by resinizing water supply and drainage parts.
・ Our materials are also suitable for parts which need strength.
・Contributes to weight reduction and cost performance due to low specific gravity.
・Complies with the standards for drinking water contact materials (NSF 61, etc.).
Printer mechanism parts(XYRON™)
Printer housing, mechanical parts for laser beam printer (LBP), inkjet printer (IJP)
Products
Grades
・X7744, X444V, X523V, X364V: Filler reinforced materials.
Ultra-low warpage, high dimensional stability, low specific gravity, high rigidity, non-halo flame retardancy, and a wide range of heat resistant temperatures which can be designed.
・CN51V: Light transmitting material. 940nm infrared transmission.
・VT31V, VT31Z, VT52Z: Vibration damping material. Help achieve noise reduction of parts.
・DG040, DG235, DG141 (PPS/PPE blends): Chemical resistance, low warpage, high dimensional stability, high heat resistance, good flow, and high stiffness
Features
・Can be used for high-precision parts with design flexibility, which is suitable for chassis and mechanical parts.
・Light transmitting material contributes adhesive-free design.
・Some grades have high loss coefficient and vibration suppression effect.
・Some grades have high chemical resistance.
・DG series are suitable for high-precision parts, and also it contributes to the miniaturization of parts.
・Small specific gravity contributes to the weight reduction of parts.
Fan impeller for high speed fan motor
Cooling fan for servers, personal computers and other equipment
Products
Features
・Since our materials have low specific gravity, they will help achieve weight reduction and contribute to high rotation.
・Low dimensional change due to low water absorption characterestic.
・Small deformation under high temperature due to high heat resistance.
・Suitable for high-speed fans and processed components that require strength.
・Can achieve cost reduction by using our materials to make components lighter and smaller.
・Communication base station antenna cover
・Base materialof MID
・Communication base station antenna cover
・Base materialof MID
Covers for various communication antennas and base materials for MID antennas
Products
Grades
442Z、Development grade
・Non-reinforced flame-retardant grades
Features
・The excellent dielectric performance (low dielectric constant, low dissipation factor, and their small temperature dependence) make our materials suitable for using as antenna cover.
・There is a lineup of grades with various dielectric performances such as high dielectric constant development materials.
・Good impact resistance and stable long-term physical properties.
Nickel metal hydride battery cell case
As Asahi Kasei Group Environmental Contribution Products, this product contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions at the stage of use.
Products
Grades
Xyron™ Excellent Lightweight Grade
・Lightweight (low specific gravity)
・ Alkaline resistance
・Gas barrier
・Metal degradation resistance
Features
This material was developed to achieve lightweight and the various requirements for battery cell case.
Inter-cell spacer
Insulator between battery cells.
Products
Grades
T series and 340Z
・Tracking resistance
・Hydrolysis resistance
・Acid and alkaline resistance
・Stable long-term physical properties
Features
・A material with a high degree of freedom in design suitable for the housing.
・A low specific gravity material with excellent creep characteristic, non-halogenated flame retardancy, and dimensional stability.
・Excellent thin-wall moldability, contributing to space saving and weight reduction.
Fuel cell
Components for fuel cells
Products
Grades
500H
・Non-reinforced heat resistant grade
・Low elution performance
・Acid resistance
Features
・Low elution from resin (ions, oligomers, and etc.) to water
which is highly evaluated by customers.
・Excellent hot water resistance and acid resistance, and physical properties hardly deteriorate even when components are immersed for a long period of time.
In-vehicle camera(lens barrel, lens spacer)
Lens barrels and lens spacers used in various cameras installed in cars
Products
Features
・Demonstrate high heat resistance, high strength, and high stiffness performance comparable to high heat resistance PA.
・Suppress the decrease in mechanical strength under high temperature, and reduces anisotropy of dimensional change by blending special glass filler.
・ Contribute to cost reduction of metal components by resinification.
Head-up display
Head-up display components installed in cars
Products
Features
・By blending PPE with PPS, dimensional stability at high temperatures is improved, and by blending special glass filler, dimensional anisotropy is reduced.
・UL flame retardancy V-0, deflection temperature under load 135 °C, excellent balance of heat resistance, toughness and dimensional stability.
Relay block / junction box (XYRON™)
Storage case for relays, fuses, etc.
Products
Grades
A0210 (PA / PPE blend):. High heat resistance, high toughness, low water absorption kow dimensional change (compared to nylon material)
A0230: A0210 equivalent grade, which is using localized raw materials in the ASEAN region .
AF700 (PA / PPE blend): High heat resistance, low water absorption low dimensional change, and UL V-0
Features
-Improve changes in water absorption dimensions while maintaining the excellent heat resistance and toughness of PA.
-Can be used for advanced designs that require toughness due to our materials' strength and high toughness characterestics.
・ UL V-0 grade is also available.
-By producing hexamethylenediamine, which is the raw material for PA, in-house (the only Japanese company), we have achieved stable supply and high quality.
・ By localizing raw materials overseas, we maintain a stable supply and cost globally.
Inverter cover
Covers of various electrical equipments
Products
Grades
240Z、440Z
・Non-reinforced and flame retardant grades
・Excellent electrical characteristics and flame retardancy
・Hydrolysis resistance
Features
・Material with design flexibility suitable for outer chassis and interior chassis.
・UL flame-retardant 5VA acquisition and low specific gravity that contribute to product miniaturization and weight reduction.
・Heat resistance
・Acid and alkali resistance.
Cash dispenser
Chassis, internal chassis, conductive mechanism parts
Products
Grades
X8610
・ Gives conductivity
・ Excellent mechanical properties (strength / rigidity)
・ High heat resistance
Features
・A material with a high degree of freedom in design suitable for chassis, internal chassis, and conductive mechanism parts.
・Since it suppresses the generation of static electricity, it is a suitable material for energized parts.
Solar cell junction box
The box shape parts that houses a diode of a solar panel
Products
Grades
540Z 644Z PV41Z
・Tracking resistance
・Hydrolysis resistance
・Acid and alkaline resistance
・Small dimensional change under high temperature and high humidity
Features
・Excellent heat resistance, rigidity, and low water absorption.
・Small dimensional change under high temperature and high humidity
solar cell connecter
Connector between cable and junction box of solar cell.
As Asahi Kasei Group Environmental Contribution Products, this product contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions at the stage of use.
Products
Grades
PV40Z
・Tracking resistance
・Hydrolysis resistance
・Acid and alkaline resistance
・Long-term stability of physical properties
Features
・Excellent balance between tracking resistance and low temperature impact strength.
・Enable to design compact high voltage compatible connector.
・It has excellent hydrolysis and ammonia resistance, and does not cause an extreme deterioration of physical properties even under a high temperature and high humidity.
Water mixing tap
Internal parts of the mixing tap
Products
Grades
WG720、WG722
(GF reinforced/drinking water contact grade)
・Excellent heat resistance, hydrolysis resistance, and excellent vibration fatigue characteristics.
・Excellent acid and alkali resistance.
Features
・Achieves rust prevention by resinizing the parts around the mixing tap
・Our materials are also suitable for parts which need strength.
・Contributes to weight reduction and cost performance due to low specific gravity.
・Complies with the standards for drinking water contact materials (NSF 61, etc.).
Water purification parts
Water purification system related parts (case, cap, and etc.)
Products
Grades
WG731
(GF reinforced/drinking water contact grade)
・Excellent heat resistance, hydrolysis resistance, and excellent vibration fatigue characteristics.
・Excellent acid and alkali resistance.
・Excellent dimensional accuracy and weldability.
Features
・Achieves rust prevention by resinizing water supply and drainage parts.
・ Our materials are also suitable for parts which need strength.
・Contributes to weight reduction and cost performance due to low specific gravity.
・Complies with the standards for drinking water contact materials (NSF 61, etc.).
Printer mechanism parts(XYRON™)
Printer housing, mechanical parts for laser beam printer (LBP), inkjet printer (IJP)
Products
Grades
・X7744, X444V, X523V, X364V: Filler reinforced materials.
Ultra-low warpage, high dimensional stability, low specific gravity, high rigidity, non-halo flame retardancy, and a wide range of heat resistant temperatures which can be designed.
・CN51V: Light transmitting material. 940nm infrared transmission.
・VT31V, VT31Z, VT52Z: Vibration damping material. Help achieve noise reduction of parts.
・DG040, DG235, DG141 (PPS/PPE blends): Chemical resistance, low warpage, high dimensional stability, high heat resistance, good flow, and high stiffness
Features
・Can be used for high-precision parts with design flexibility, which is suitable for chassis and mechanical parts.
・Light transmitting material contributes adhesive-free design.
・Some grades have high loss coefficient and vibration suppression effect.
・Some grades have high chemical resistance.
・DG series are suitable for high-precision parts, and also it contributes to the miniaturization of parts.
・Small specific gravity contributes to the weight reduction of parts.
Fan impeller for high speed fan motor
Cooling fan for servers, personal computers and other equipment
Products
Features
・Since our materials have low specific gravity, they will help achieve weight reduction and contribute to high rotation.
・Low dimensional change due to low water absorption characterestic.
・Small deformation under high temperature due to high heat resistance.
・Suitable for high-speed fans and processed components that require strength.
・Can achieve cost reduction by using our materials to make components lighter and smaller.
・Communication base station antenna cover
・Base materialof MID
・Communication base station antenna cover
・Base materialof MID
Covers for various communication antennas and base materials for MID antennas
Products
Grades
442Z、Development grade
・Non-reinforced flame-retardant grades
Features
・The excellent dielectric performance (low dielectric constant, low dissipation factor, and their small temperature dependence) make our materials suitable for using as antenna cover.
・There is a lineup of grades with various dielectric performances such as high dielectric constant development materials.
・Good impact resistance and stable long-term physical properties.
Nickel metal hydride battery cell case
As Asahi Kasei Group Environmental Contribution Products, this product contributes to the reduction of CO2 emissions at the stage of use.
Products
Grades
Xyron™ Excellent Lightweight Grade
・Lightweight (low specific gravity)
・ Alkaline resistance
・Gas barrier
・Metal degradation resistance
Features
This material was developed to achieve lightweight and the various requirements for battery cell case.
Grade List
PPE/PS Non-Reinforced
ASTM Method HDT(°C) |
ISO Method DTUL(°C) |
Flammability(UL-94) | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.82MPa | 1.80MPa | HB | V-2 | V-1 | V-0 |
76 | 70-77 | 1951J | |||
85 | 78 | 100V | 100Z | ||
90 | 86-93 | 200H | 240W | 240V | 240Z |
100 | 95-98 | 300H | 340W | 340V | 340Z |
110 | 104-109 | 400H | 440Z | ||
120 | 112-114 | 500H | 540V CN51V |
540Z | |
130 | 126 | 600H | 640V | 641Z 644Z |
|
140 | 135-137 | 740V | 744Z | ||
150 | 146 | SZ800 | |||
170 | 158 | 1000H (Eq. to HB) |
PPE/PS Reinforced
ASTM Method HDT(°C) |
ISO Method DTUL(°C) |
Flammability (UL-94) | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
1.82MPa | 1.80MPa | HB | V-1 | V-0 |
100 | 97-107 | X352H | X332V X352V X364V |
|
110 | 106-116 | G402H | X423V X444V |
X1712 |
120 | 115-121 | X552H X533H |
X523V G544V X7744 X552V |
|
130 | 118-130 | G701H | G701V | G601Z |
140 | 135-148 | G702H G703H |
G702V | G793Z |
PP/PPE
ISO Method DTUL(°C) 1.80MPa |
Flammability (UL-94) | Non-Reinforced | Reinforced |
---|---|---|---|
97 | – | TZ100 | |
120 | HB | T0703 | TT521 |
PA/PPE
ISO Method DTUL(°C) 0.45MPa |
Flammability (UL-94) |
Non-Reinforced | Reinforced |
---|---|---|---|
176 | – | A0210 | |
190 | HB | AT600 | |
198 | – | AG511 | |
252 | – | AG213 | |
193 | V-0 | AF700 |
PPS/PPE
ISO Method DTUL(°C) 1.80MPa |
Flammability (UL-94) | |
---|---|---|
V-1 | V-0 | |
217 | DG235 | |
183 | DG040 | |
214 | DG141 | |
256 | DV166 |
PPA/PPE
ISO Method DTUL(°C) 1.80MPa |
Flammability (UL-94) |
---|---|
HB | |
274 | XP640 |
Grade Search
Product Data / Tips for Use
QWhat is the relationship between GF orientation and product design precautions?
QWhat is actions for anti-warping?
QWhat is annealing and humidity control?
QHow to remove the mold deposit?
QWhat is the rework material and the condition used?
QWhat is the effect of discoloration during drying on physical properties?
QHow is the relationship between mold shrinkage rate and molding temperature?
QHow is the relationship between molding conditions and crystallization?
QWhat is the maximum thickness of the product and the minimum thickness?
QIs pre-drying necessary?
QWhat is the shape of GF?
QHow to read the grade numbers?
QWhat are halogenated flame retardants and non-halogenated flame retardants?
QWhat is the difference between crystalline and amorphous resins?
QWhat kind of inorganic fillers are there?
QWhat is UL?
1. UL-94: Combustion test for plastic materials: Depending on the thickness of the test piece, there is 94HB, 94V-2, 94V-1, 94V-0, and generally the thinner the wall thickness, the more easily it burns.
2. UL-746A: The following two are used in the specification for short-term physical property assessment of plastic materials: In the case of a thermoplastic resin, it is applied in a use environment in which a dynamic external force is applied, and is determined by a tensile impact value (Izod value in the case of a thermosetting resin).The labeling method is applied in a use environment in which only "Mech,with imp static" external force is applied, and in the case of a thermoplastic resin, it is determined by a tensile strength (bending strength in the case of a thermosetting resin), and the labeling method is "Mech,w/o imp"
3. UL-746B: The following are used in the specification for long-term physical property assessment of plastic materials: Rated temperature Indicates a constant temperature at which the initial physical properties (e.g., electrical and mechanical properties) drop to 50% when exposed to air at a constant temperature for 0.1 million hours. Indicates RTIs (Relative Thermal Index) at °C.
4. UL-746C: UL-ranked by the rating level in the standard for evaluating the electrical use of plastic materials. (PCL:Performance Level Categories) uses the following five.
(1) Hot-wire ignitability: The degree to which the material is heated and ignited is evaluated in the number of seconds of ignition, and the indication is in five levels from 0 to 5 in the HWI (Hot-Wire Ignition) PCL-rank. The smaller the number, the better.
(2) Large current arc ignitability: The degree to which the material ignites by arc discharge is evaluated by arc number, and the indication of HAI (High-Ampare Arc Resistance) PCL rank is better as the number is smaller in 5 stages from 0 to 4.
(3) Arc Resistance: The degree to which a conductive path is formed, attributed to arcs according to ASTM D495, is evaluated in seconds, the indicia are shown as D495, and the PCL rank is 8 steps from 0 to 7, and the smaller the number, the better.
(4) High-voltage tracking: Repeated high-voltage, low-current arcing on the surface of the material, evaluating the degree to which the material can cause a conductive path, evaluating at the tracking speed (millimeters/minute), labeling is HVTR(High Voltage Arc Tracking Rate.
(5) Tracking Resistance: Evaluate the degree of voltage that causes the material to create a permanent carbonized conductivity path, the indication is CTI (Comparative Tracking Index), the PCL-rank is six steps from 0 to 5, the smaller the number, the better.
5. UL-746D: Standards for plastic-material assemblies
QWhat is the difference of weather and light resistant?
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