Idemitsu Kosan TARFLON 1700 Hot Sale PC Resin

TARFLON™ 1700, produced by Idemitsu Kosan, is an ultra-high flow polycarbonate (PC) grade renowned for its exceptional properties.

1. Appliances:TARFLON™ 1700 is widely used in household appliances, favored for its high flow, transparency, and durability.Its ultra-high flow property enables the production of intricate, thin-walled components—essential for compact designs in modern appliances.
   

   • Vending Machine Components: The material’s high gloss and transparency enhance the aesthetic appeal of vending machine displays, while its impact resistance ensures durability under frequent use.
   • Vacuum Cleaners, Irons, and Driers: Components like housings and covers benefit from its heat resistance (up to 120°C) and dimensional stability, ensuring longevity and precision in high-temperature environments.
2. Personal Safety and Protective Equipment
   TARFLON™ 1700’s outstanding impact resistance—among the highest of any plastic—makes it ideal for safety equipment where protection is critical.
   • Helmets and Goggles: Used in helmets and protective goggles due to high impact strength, capable of withstanding significant mechanical stress (comparable to bulletproof materials).
   • Helmet Shields: Transparency (85-90% visible light transmittance) and impact resistance make it suitable for clear, durable helmet shields.
3. Automotive Components
   TARFLON™ 1700 is utilized in automotive applications, particularly for components needing transparency and durability under varying environmental conditions.
   • Headlamp Covers: High transparency (85-90%) and weather resistance make it ideal for headlamp covers, ensuring clear light transmission and resistance to UV degradation.
   • Data Evidence: Weather resistance, combined with operation at temperatures up to 120°C, ensures long-term performance in automotive lighting exposed to heat and sunlight.
4. Optical and Lighting Applications
   Though not an optical-grade polycarbonate like LC1700, TARFLON™ 1700’s high transparency and gloss suit certain optical uses.
   • Light Diffusion Covers: Used in LED lighting diffusion covers where high light transmittance and aesthetic appeal are required.
5. Other Engineering Applications
   TARFLON™ 1700’s versatility extends to various engineering and manufacturing applications, thanks to its electrical properties and dimensional accuracy.
   • Electrical and Electronic Housings: Excellent dielectric breakdown voltage and flame retardancy (UL94 V-2) make it suitable for electronic device housings, ensuring safety and reliability.
   • General Engineering Components: Ultra-high flow enables production of complex parts with low molding shrinkage, ideal for precision engineering.

Compliance and Certifications

• RoHS Compliance: TARFLON™ 1700 complies with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, ensuring it is free from harmful substances, making it suitable for consumer and industrial applications.
• UL Certification: Meets UL94 V-2 flame retardancy standards, ensuring safety in applications requiring fire resistance.

Variants of TARFLON™ 1700

• TARFLON™ 1700 is available in several related grades, each tailored for specific enhancements:
• A1700: Standard grade.
• R1700: Superior mold-release properties.
• IR1700: Ice-colored with superior mold release.
• V1700R: Weather-resistant with superior mold release.
• These variants expand the applicability of TARFLON™ 1700, particularly in scenarios requiring enhanced mold release or weather resistance.