SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Ammonia-Resistant Lexan* DMX Resin Extends Product Life of Norka’s Energy-Efficient LED Luminaires

Published Aug 26, 2010

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Aug. 26, 2010 — Norka, a leading German lighting manufacturer, chose SABIC Innovative Plastics’ extreme-performance Lexan* DMX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resin for its new line of Luzern 38 tubular luminaires with light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Lexan DMX resin can withstand the hostile, ammonia-rich environments of stables, zoo cages and other animal enclosures, enabling Norka to create a distinctive lighting product for this niche market. Unlike traditional PCs, new Lexan DMX resin provides exceptional clarity and resistance to haze/reduced light transmission and embrittlement from prolonged ammonia exposure for extended luminaire life and reduced energy consumption.With this unique application, Norka and SABIC Innovative Plastics have strengthened their longstanding relationship and demonstrated the market value of continuous innovation in the PC copolymer arena.