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14 September 2021
New halogen-free flame-retardant Polyamide 66 LEONA™ SN features superior surface quality and laser printability
Düsseldorf, 14 September 2021 – Asahi Kasei is introducing the halogen and red-phosphorous free flame retardant Polyamide 66 LEONA™ SN to the European market. This semi-aromatic material combines high levels of safety, surface quality and laser printability.

15 June 2021
Asahi Kasei joins PINFA and strengthens the activities for safe and more sus-tainable flame retardant polymers

28 January 2021
Asahi Kasei Introduces LEONA™ SG To The European Market
Premium-looking automotive interior surfaces are growing in importance for the customers. To address this growing demand, Asahi Kasei is introducing the semi-aromatic polyamide LEONA™ SG series to the European market. In addition to high stiffness, it features an improved flowability and a superior surface appearance without any additional surface treatment or coating.

SoForm™ A Class-A Surface Material With Low Emissions And Excellent Scratch Resistance
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America (APNA) introduces SoForm™, a new engineered resin series as part of their diverse Thermylene® family – Asahi Kasei’s portfolio of specialty chemically coupled glass fiber reinforced polypropylenes. SoForm™ is a cost- and process-optimized material for automotive interior surfaces and industrial durable goods.

Asahi Kasei’s TENAC POM
Asahi Kasei’s TENAC POM with the world’s lowest VOC emission level certified as eco-friendly green material in China