Xantar® C. DSM’s new generation PC/ABS blends

Xantar C combines excellent impact with higher flow

• 20% better flow gives greater design freedom, easier filling of complex parts, longer flow paths possible
• Good appearance of the finished parts
• Lower processing temperatures, shorter cycle times and energy costs

Xantar C has optimum impact and flow

Xantar C has the flow of high flow PC/ABS blends with the impact strength of high impact PC/ABS blends

Xantar C is cleaner, purer and brighter

Higher purity polymers used compared to conventional PC/ABS blends
• 80% lower mould deposit, reduced mould cleaning frequency , improved machine up-time
• consistent and better quality parts, improved surface appearance
• low volatiles level significantly reduces fogging tendency

Lower mold deposit from Xantar C gives better parts and longer runs before cleaning is necessary

More stable because it combines a high purity ABS with very high quality polycarbonate
• Better property retention after long-term ageing. Superior thermal ageing
• Broader processing window
• Improved hydrolytic stability - mechanical performance unchanged over prolonged periods
• Significantly improved environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR) and UV stability

Xantar C is more stable than other PC/ABS blends

Maintains a bright white natural colour
• Improved and consistent colour and appearance, easy to colour during moulding
• Gloss and surface quality levels superior to other PC/ABS blends
• Part appearance more stable during ageing and less sensitive to processing conditions

Xantar C FR flame retardant polycarbonates

• Uses new low volatile additive technology that is Chlorine and Bromine free – “Green technology”
• Increases machine productivity due to reduced down time
- Greatly reduced outgassing, juicing and pollution of processing equipment, less cleaning
• Broader application range
- Higher Vicat softening temperature by 10-15ºC compared to conventional PC/ABS

Xantar® properties

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Design Selection Criteria
ESCR Properties
Thermal Properties
Mechanical Properties
Electrical Properties
Flame Retardance
Processing Criteria

What applications most benefit from Xantar C?

• Electronic and telecoms products requiring good flow and short cycle times
• High-end Automotive interior applications where fogging is an issue
• Electrical installation accessories for excellent aesthetics and high UV colour stability
• Battery housings where high stress crack resistance and ductility are needed

Xantar® is a registered tradename of Royal DSM.