In the LED lighting space, PolyOne’s Resilience™ LS rigid vinyl polymers have achieved several breakthroughs in multiple market segments, including landscape lighting, vehicle lamps, UV-resistant pool and spa lighting, and architectural luminaires. The materials are formulated to meet applicable UL flame rating standards while also providing anti-yellowing performance, chemical resistance and outstanding light diffusion.

The cable sheathing formulation developed by PolyOne helped us to produce tougher, more chemically resistant cables for extreme conditions, while also meeting our high standards for quality and enabling strict regulatory compliance,” said Peter Gerstenberger, vice president for the Industrial Solutions business unit at LEONI. By working closely with LEONI we developed a highly-technical solution that offered the additional chemical resistance and durability they required,” commented Craig Nikrant, president, Global Specialty Engineered Materials, PolyOne Corporation.

Excellent toughness and fatigue resistance of glass fiber Complēt Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite provided part consolidation, design consultation, and robust FEA support

Good chemical resistance Good flame resistance

Excellent flame resistance Excellent chemical resistance

Colorant Chromatics™ Precolor and Masterbatch Formulations that counteract yellow tones without sacrificing heat and steam resistance Formulations feature high-temperature resistance and tensile strength for high-performance applications

Good chemical resistance Good abrasion resistance

Achieve high heat resistance and bright, vibrant colors. Formulations feature high-temperature resistance and tensile strength for high-performance applications

CLEVELAND – PolyOne today announced the launch of UltraTuf™ LED, a premium light diffusing sheet that combines excellent light transmission and diffusion properties with toughness, chemical resistance and improved design flexibility. Good chemical resistance makes UltraTuf LED suitable for demanding environments, and ease of processing helps to improve operational efficiency during manufacture.

Colorant Chromatics™ Transcend™ Premier Healthcare Colorants are formulated to offer ultra-high heat resistance and performance specifically for medical applications, and are available in a range of vivid colors. These resins also maintain dimensional stability while providing chemical resistance against the effects of harsh cleaning agents.