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Flame-Retardant, NSF 61-Listed Rigid Vinyl Permits High-Speed and Multi-Cavity Molding of Fittings, Valves, and Related Parts

Apex® RM 8201 Compound from Teknor Apex Exhibits Excellent Mechanical Properties for Components in Potable Water, Septic, and Sewer Systems

PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A., June 10, 2013: A new NSF 61-listed, flame retardant rigid PVC compound makes possible high-speed, multi-cavity, and large-part injection molding of plumbing and drainage components, it was announced today by Teknor Apex Company.  

Apex® RM 8201 vinyl has UL 94 flame ratings of V-0 and 5VA and provides the excellent tensile and impact properties valued for fittings, valves, flanges, and other parts (see table). The compound exhibits the superior thermal stability required in hot runner molding and in reprocessing of scrap, according to Michael J. Renzi, business development manager for the Vinyl Division of Teknor Apex.

“The combination of flame, mechanical, and processing properties available with Apex RM 8201 makes this compound a fully practical alternative to premier NSF 61 high-flow PVC molding products currently on the market,” said Mr. Renzi. “Because of the versatility and high performance level of this compound, we see it as a single-source rigid PVC for a wide range of molding applications

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