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Low emission (formaldehyde) gas, more environmentally friendly, metallic-colored polyacetal resin
Asahi Kasei has modified the conventional polyacetal resin to take on metallic colors while achieving low VOC emissions. This contributes to significant cost reduction by eliminating the plating and coating process helping reduce the negative environmental impact.
QWhich interior parts use ZM413?
QCan ZM413 be used instead of a plated product?
QCan it also be used for exterior parts?
QCan we use mold for existing products to process ZM413?
QWhat molding conditions do you recommend?
QHow do we adjust colors?
ZM413's low VOC emission and good weather resistance make it the ideal material for interior vehicle parts. The unique metallic color provides sophisticated cabin designs.
ZM413's low VOC emission and good weather resistance make it the ideal material for interior vehicle parts. The unique metallic color provides sophisticated cabin designs.
Excellent design capability
Asahi Kasei offers wide range of colors in various levels of brightness and shades of glossiness.
Low VOC emission
ZM413 can maintain low VOC emission (VDA275 < 2 ppm) throughout the coloring process while maintaining its physical properties. ZM413 displays superior weather resistance that is equivalent to general weather-resistant engineering plastics.
Cost reduction and environmental load
To produce a metallic part, the base resin's surface is generally coated. The coating process requires a multistep process, making it costly to produce. During the coating process, solvents are used, causing an adverse environmental effect. Asahi Kasei's ZM413 material can eliminate the coating processes, providing an environmentally friendly solution.
Vehicle interior parts
ZM413 contributes to safer, more luxurious interior design. Coated products often start to experience peeling due to wear over time. This can expose sharp edges that may lead to injuries when in contact with human skin. ZM413 eliminates the coating process reducing the risk of peeling and potential damage. Removing the coating process allows vehicle interiors to maintain their fresh, luxurious design.
