
SORONA by DUPONT
DuPont™ Sorona® EP poly trimethylene terephthalate, a thermoplastic polymer, delivers molding characteristics comparable to high-performance PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), including good strength and stiffness. In addition, Sorona® EP delivers good dimensional stability and finishing qualities, making it an excellent choice for uses from automotive parts to furniture and mobile phone housings, and both industrial and consumer products. Reducing Fossil Fuel Use, Not Performance DuPont is committed to reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Containing 20% to 37% renewable material from non-food biomass, Sorona® EP is a breakthrough in biopolymer performance, because it allows renewable materials to be used more widely. How Sorona® EP is made Sorona® EP thermoplastic polymer grades are made with a key intermediate called Susterra™ renewably sourced propanediol made from corn sugar, using proprietary fermentation and chemical processes. Sorona® EP starts out with the same polymer chemistry as the Sorona® used for fibers. Using custom formulation technology and additional enhancements results in high-performance resins suitable for engineering applications.
Grade name | Polymer Types | Density (g/cm3) | T.S.(3) (MPa) Break ISO 527 or ASTM D638 | T.M.(5) (MPa) ISO 527 | F.M.(6) (MPa)/(kg/cm2) ISO 178 | N.C.I.(8) (KJ/m2) ISO 179 | H.D.T.(9) (?C) 0.45 Mpa | H.D.T.(10) (?C) 1.82 Mpa | Elongation (13) % | Color | Physical Form Beads, Pellets, Powder, Flakes | Product Description |
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SORONA 3015 G NC 010 | BIOBASE POLYESTER | 1.4 | 125 | 6500 | 5800 | 5.5 | 223 | 200 | 3 | Natural | Pellets | Sorona? 3015G NC010 is a 15% glass reinforced PTT resin containing 31% renewably sourced ingredients by weight (37% based on polymer only) with good strength, stiffness and low warpage and superior surface appearance in ambient temperature conditions. |
SORONA 3030 G NC 010 | BIOBASE POLYESTER | 1.56 | 165 | 11000 | 9600 | 9 | 226 | 210 | 2.5 | Natural | Pellets | Sorona? 3030G NC010 is a 30% glass reinforced PTT resin containing 25% renewably sourced ingredients by weight (37% based on polymer only) with good strength, stiffness and low warpage and superior surface appearance in ambient temperature conditions. |
SORONA 3301 NC 010 | BIOBASE POLYESTER | 1.32 | 60 | 2400 | 2400 | 4 | 125 | 60 | 5.5 | Natural | Pellets | Sorona? 3301 NC010 is an unreinforced polytrimethylene terephthalate resin containing 35% renewably sourced ingredients by weight with superior surface appearance in ambient temperature conditions. |
SORONA FG 3301 NC 010 | BIOBASE POLYESTER | 1.32 | 60 | 2400 | 2400 | 4 | 125 | 60 | 5.5 | Natural | Pellets | Sorona? FG3301 NC010 is an unreinforced polytrimethylene terephthalate resin containing 35% renewably sourced ingredients by weight. It has been developed for consideration into applications such as parts for the food industry. |