Enabling Sustainability Avant Launches NymaxBIO Low Water Absorption and Bio-Based Polyamide Formulations

On March 16, Avant launched a new Nymax™ BIO formula
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It is reported that this is a bio-based polyamide series material, which can help solve the problem that the water absorption rate of many bio-source polyamide materials on the market cannot meet the requirements
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Nymax BIO materials are available in fiberglass-filled and unfilled formulations and contain 16% to 47% natural fillers made from renewable plants (corn, straw or wheat)
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It turns out that the carbon footprint value of renewable plant feedstocks is much lower than that of commonly used petroleum feedstocks
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These bio-based materials offer lower warpage and superior surface appearance and colorability compared to traditional PA66 glass fiber filled materials
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Nymax BIO's low water absorption polyamide formulations are dimensionally stable and long lasting, and can effectively solve the problem of water absorption (moisture absorption) in finished parts
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Xu Tao, general manager of Avante's Asia-Pacific Specialty Engineering Materials Division, said: "Consumer brands are very sustainable, and most brands have initiatives to promote environmentally friendly products
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We have long been committed to developing new sustainable materials, Nymax BIO bio-based Our newest line of polyamide formulations offers design engineers more options while reducing the risk of water absorption
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Nymax BIO materials are suitable for automotive, consumer, industrial, building and construction applications, and are suitable for injection molding and extrusion processes, and can also be custom designed for specific performance needs, such as laser welding and flame retardant properties
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It is understood that the Nymax BIO formulation is currently produced in Asia and available globally
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