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Computer and laptop housings serve a dual purpose - they must look good and they must stand up to hard use from consumers, including banging and even dropping. For housings that provide attractive and durable protection for interior components, the only real choice should be plastics from SABIC Innovative Plastics.

SABIC Innovative Plastics' Lexan*, Lexan EXL*, and Cycoloy* resin families offer a range of UL-compliant resins with high modulus, ductility, and flame resistance, as well as materials to meet many ecological concerns. Our Visualfx* resins technology adds options for unique colors and appearance. SABIC Innovative Plastics' resins can provide dimensional stability, stiffness, and chemical and impact resistance to such key components as laptop A-covers. Their excellent flow and processability meet demand for thin-wall designs and knit-line strength.
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Cycolac* ResinCycolac acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) thermoplastic resin is widely recognized as a tailorable engineering material offering outstanding aesthetics, flow, toughness, dimensional stability, and high temperature resistance. A broad portfolio of Cycolac resin grades offer platability, Visualfx* aesthetics, high heat, medical compatibility, plus flame-retardancy that meets regulatory and safety standards. High gloss grades offer enhanced aesthetic appeal.
Ultem* ResinThe Ultem Resin family of amorphous thermoplastic polyetherimide (PEI) resins offers outstanding elevated thermal resistance, high strength and stiffness, and broad chemical resistance. Ultem is available in transparent and opaque custom colors, as well as glass filled grades. Plus, Ultem copolymers are available for even higher heat, chemical and elasticity needs. Ultem resins uniquely balance both mechanical properties and processability, offering design engineers exceptional flexibility and freedom.
Noryl* ResinThe Noryl classico family of modified PPE resins consists of amorphous blends of PPO* polyphenylene ether resin and polystyrene. They combine the inherent benefits of PPO resin (affordable high heat resistance, good electrical properties, excellent hydrolytic stability and the ability to use non-halogen FR packages), with excellent dimensional stability, good processibility and low specific gravity.

Noryl Classico resins offer a good balance of mechanical and chemical properties, and may be suitable for a wide variety of applications.
LNP* Verton* CompoundRemarkably lightweight, Verton* structural compounds deliver a balance between cost and performance in structural applications. Verton compounds offer exceptional mechanical performance, combining rigidity with outstanding strength and resistance to impact failure.
LNP* Thermocomp* CompoundThermocomp* compounds enhance nearly any base resin for stiffness, heat resistance, dimensional tolerances - even specific gravity or processing parameters.

Thermocomp compounds based on high temperature resins enhance properties even in demanding high heat and chemical environments.
LNP* Konduit* CompoundKonduit* compounds were the first thermally conductive composites commercially available. From 10 to 50 times more thermally conductive than conventional unfilled thermoplastics, Konduit compounds can conduct heat away from devices into a heat sink or the surrounding air, designed to extend product life and enhance design freedom.
LNP* Faradex* CompoundFaradex* compounds provide electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) attenuation in applications from electronics to material handling. Conductive fibers form the conductive network required for EMI/RFI shielding. Faradex compounds can also be used in applications where electrostatic discharge (ESD) is required.

Faradex compounds provide mechanical properties, part weight and a design freedom similar to standard unfilled base resins. They avoid costly secondary steps, offering total system cost reduction.
Lexan* ResinLexan polycarbonate resin is an amorphous engineering thermoplastic, characterized by outstanding mechanical, optical, electrical and thermal properties. The Lexan portfolio provides broad design versatility through its wide range of viscosities and product options such as: environmentally conforming flame retardancy, scratch resistance, toughness, heat resistance, weatherability, biocompatibility, optical quality, and compliance with stringent FDA and USP requirements.
Geloy* ResinGeloy advanced amorphous terpolymer of acrylic-styrene-acrylonitrile (ASA) resins are among the most weatherable grades in SABIC Innovative Plastics' portfolio. Geloy resin offers exceptional durability in outdoor environments without painting. Advanced grades of Geloy resin and blends offer great aesthetics, color options, good chemical resistance, high heat performance and processability.
Cycoloy* ResinCycoloy polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) high impact amorphous thermoplastic blends combine ease of processing with low-temperature ductility. With excellent impact resistance, heat resistance, and outstanding aesthetics, Cycoloy resin blends can be tailored to meet specific property requirements, to help balance performance, cost and processability.Cycoloy resin blends provide an excellent design solution when both appearance and durability are important.