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Zylar^®

Zylar® resins stand up to sterilization.

Key Benefits

Clarity - high, uniform
USP Class VI and XXI - for medical use
Cycle Time - fast
Specific Gravity/Weight - low, yields up to 20% more parts per pound than other clear impact resins.
Processability - at lower temp. than PC.
Radiation Sterilizable - withstands repeated irradiation
Color Stability - excellent

Zylar^® by Nova offers greater impact resistance than clear ABS, and acrylics, and lower cost per cubic inch than polycarbonate or cellulosics making it an excellent choice for nearly all clear products. Now you can add strength and durability to your product without boosting the final cost. For really tough applications like industrial housings and covers, Zylar resins are a great choice. They can also withstand most any abuse that children can give to their toys.

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Advantages	Grades	Markets and Applications
Clarity - high, uniform USP Class VI and XXI - for medical use Cycle Time - fast Specific Gravity/Weight - low, yields up to 20% more parts per pound than other clear impact resins. Processability - at lower temp. than PC. Radiation Sterilizable - withstands repeated irradiation Color Stability - excellent	General purpose, ignition resistant (HB) High impact, ignition resistant (HB) Lubricated, high surface hardness	Appliances: Blenders and Food Processors, Refridgerator Parts. Consumer: Vacuum Cleaners, Curtain Rings, Thermostat Covers, Toys. Computers/Business Equipment: Clear Computer Housings/Cases, Copier & Printer Paper Trays. Medical: Drug Delivery Devices, Blood Filters, Critical Care Components, Autoclavable devices, surgical lighting, laboratory equipment, packaging.

Applications which have successfully used Zylar

Medical: blood filters, surgical devices, drug delivery/IV components, diagnostic test kits, critical care devices, medical packaging.
Consumer: telephone housings, shaver housings, carrying casses, pen barrels, housewares, toys
Appliances: vacuum cleaner housings, coffee machine housings, bathroom scale housings, refridgerator parts.
Office Equipment: copier paper trays, computers, monitors, printers, scanners, diskette and cd-rom boxes.
Construction: bathroom fixtures, thermostat covers
Display: point of purchase, stands, racks, risers, card holders

Important Notice: The information and statements herein are believed to be reliable but are not to be construed as a warranty or representation for which we assume legal responsibility. Users should undertake sufficient verification and testing to determine suitability for their own particular purpose of any information of products referred to herein. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE.

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