JAPAN: Mitsubishi Chemical reveals new grade engineering plastic
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has unveiled the development of a new grade of high-performance, high-transparency bio-based engineering plastic known as Durabio, using plant-derived isosorbide as its raw material.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) has unveiled the development of a new grade of high-performance, high-transparency bio-based engineering plastic known as Durabio, using plant-derived isosorbide as its raw material.
The new material features optical properties and high resistance to heat and humidity.
MCC says it will move “aggressively” to promote sales of Durabio for use in touch panels on automobiles, a sector where it claims demand is expected to increase significantly.
Touch panels for cars are used mainly to control air conditioning, audio, and car navigation systems.
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