XYLEX™ resins PC/polyester
A transparent family of polycarbonate and amorphous polyester blends. XYLEX resin brings the clarity and impact strength of polycarbonate together with the chemical resistance of polyester, and processes at lower temperatures.
Clear blends for demanding environments
XYLEX™ resins
Transparent PC/polyester blends with chemical resistance, clarity and lower processing temperatures.
XYLEX™ Healthcare resins
Biocompatible, EtO- and gamma-sterilizable grades meeting FDA, ISO 10993 and USP Class VI.
XYLEX™ Optical resins
UV-stabilized, high-flow grades with optical quality.
What XYLEX does well
Clarity close to polycarbonate, with impact strength to match. Chemical resistance to cleaning fluids, alcohols, automotive fluids, pool and spa chemicals and health and beauty compounds. Good stress-crack resistance and lower processing temperatures than straight PC. Sterilizable healthcare grades support medical devices.
Applications
Medical devices, fluid and drug delivery and diagnostic housings. Consumer goods, cosmetics and health and beauty packaging. Optical parts and electronic enclosures that need chemical durability with clarity.