DSM, a supplier of engineering plastics, has been recognized as a leading solutions provider that supports and enables the electronics industry to move away from chemicals that can lead to health and environmental problems.
In a new precedent setting research report "Greening Consumer Electronics: Moving Away from Bromine and Chlorine", the International Chemical Secretariat (ChemSec) and US based environmental organization Clean Production Action (CPA) identified seven companies who have engineered environmental solutions that negate the need for most - or in some cases all - uses of abominated and chlorinated chemicals. The seven companies include, amongst others, Apple, Sony Ericsson and DSM Engineering Plastics.
The report describes how the biggest brands in Electronics work closely with suppliers to develop new components that meet the necessary technical and safety performance specifications, as well as material restrictions on bromine and chlorine use. Subsequently, it mentions how DSM Engineering Plastics is among the first chemical companies to offer a complete portfolio of engineering plastics that are free of these substances: "The company produced a brand new generic polyamide (Stanyl ForTii) for connectors and sockets and a new thermoplastic copolyester (Arnitel XG) that can be used as a replacement for PVC- based wires and cables."
DSM Engineering Plastics worked together with suppliers to overcome manufacturing and design challenges that inhibited the replacement of BFRs and PVC. This has resulted in a portfolio of bromine- and chlorine-free products that enable producers of electrical and electronic equipment to continue to meet higher reliability, performance, and quality requirements.
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