Hostaform

Brand information

Hostaform® acetal copolymer (POM plastic) possesses a linear structure with a highly crystalline quality that provides a variety of characteristics: outstanding wear, long-term fatigue, toughness and creep resistance as well as excellent resistance to moisture, solvents and strong alkalis.

Acetal's chemical structure provides a higher stability to thermal and oxidative degradation compared to acetal homopolymers.

Acetal Properties

Very tough (to -40°C)
Very hard and rigid
Easy colorization
Good heat distortion temperature (to 100°C)
Very good slip/wear properties
Excellent chemical resistance to fuels, solvents, strong alkalis
Excellent resilience
Low moisture absorption
Resistant to stress cracking

Available Acetal Grades

Basic
Easy flow
Glass fiber and glass sphere reinforced
Improved low friction and wear-resistant property
High impact
Medical technology (MT®)
Low odor emission
Most comply with FDA and EU regulations
Improved resistance to aggressive cleaning agents or chlorinated water
Hot diesel-resistant
UV stabilized
Electrically conductive
MetaLX™ metal effect

Acetal Processing Methods

Injection molding
Extrusion
Rotational molding
Physical foaming
Gas and water injection technology (GIT/WIT)

Most acetal grades comply with FDA and EU food contact regulations (2002/72 EC), and standard Hostaform products have successfully passed drinking water testing at WRAS, KTW and NSF. MT grades, with an active Drug Master File (No. 11559), comply with USP Class VI guidelines. All Hostaform acetal products are also available in a wide array of colors that do not contain heavy metals.

Producers: CelanesePolymer group: POMPolymer group/type(s): POM COPO • MB Colour