Chemical Processing
Polymer solutions for demanding chemical processing and handling
applications
Attributes
Westlake Plastics offers a wide array of materials to satisfy the requirements of the most demanding applications in the chemical process industry. From polyolefin thermoplastics such as polypropylene and polyethylene, to fluoropolymers such as PVDF and ECTFE, to ketone-based products such as PEEK and PEKK and PPS we have the materials to suit the needs of chemical processing applications.
Chemical Process Key Properties:
- Chemical Resistance Over Broad Temperature Range
The Chemical Process Lineup
Amidelux™
- Transparency
- Impact resistance
- Chemical resistance
1 Colors
Arolux® PEEK WM
- Higher heat resistance
- Chemical resistant
- High strength
- High stiffness
1 Colors
Arolux® PEKK
- Highest Heat resistance
- Chemical resistant
- High strength
- High stiffness
1 Colors
Arolux® PPS
- High Heat resistance
- Chemical resistant
- High strength
- High stiffness
1 Colors
Ethylux™
- Chemical resistance
- Impact resistance
- Low moisture absorption
1 Colors
Fluorolux™
- Chemical resistance
- Heat resistance
- Flammability resistance
1 Colors
Kynar®
- Heat Resistant
- Biocompatibility
- Flammability Resistance
- Food Contact
3 Colors
Propylux™ DS
- Chemical Resistance
- Dimensional Stability
- Toughness/Impact Resistance
1 Colors
Propylux™ VF
- Impact resistance
- Chemical resistance
- Low Moisture absorption
1 Colors
Tempalux®
- High heat resistance
- High strength and stiffness
- Good chemical resistance
- Inherently flame retardant
2 Colors
Tempalux® GF20
- High heat resistance
- High strength and increased stiffness
- Good chemical resistance
- Inherently flame retardant
1 Colors
Tempalux® GF30
- High heat resistance
- High strength and increased stiffness
- Good chemical resistance
- Inherently flame retardant
1 Colors
Thermalux® PESU
- High heat resistance
- High strength and stiffness
- Good chemical resistance
1 Colors
Thermalux® PPSU
- Highest heat resistance
- High strength and stiffness
- Good chemical resistance
- Inherently flame retardant
2 Colors
Thermalux® PSU
- Good heat resistance
- High strength and stiffness
- Good chemical resistance
- Biocompatible
1 Colors
Ultra Ethylux®
- Chemical resistance
- Impact resistance
2 Colors
Ultra Ethylux® FDA
- Food Contact Safe
- Chemical Resistance
- Impact Resistance
- High Stiffness
2 Colors
"Westlake Plastics is excited to partner with companies like Arkema and Evonik to bring new materials such as Arolux PEKK and Amidelux PA that provide additional materials solutions for demanding chemical exposure environments."
Jason Ross, Westlake VP of Sales and Marketing
