Polymer Service PSG: New "Lumiloy" Materials from LG Chem for Water Treatment Applications

Polymer-Service PSG GmbH is expanding its portfolio with the "Lumiloy" material series from LG Chem. These newly developed engineering plastics are based on modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) and are specifically designed for applications in water treatment.

"Lumiloy" is offered as a glass-fiber-reinforced PPE/PS blend. The main types, GP2200K (20% GF) and GP2300K (30% GF), are designed to combine high mechanical strength with pronounced resistance to moisture and temperature stress. Typical applications include water softeners, pump housings, boiler components, valves, water meters, and pool heating systems.

Advert

PSG cites the high hydrolysis resistance as a key feature of the "Lumiloy" materials. In long-term tests with 90 °C hot water over 8,000 hours, the materials reportedly showed almost unchanged mechanical properties. This is intended to offer significantly higher long-term stability and operational reliability compared to established engineering plastics.

According to PSG, "Lumiloy" GP2200K and GP2300K meet the most important international requirements for drinking water applications, including KTW (Germany), WRAS (Great Britain), NSF (USA), and ACS (France). This makes them suitable for components that come into contact with drinking and hot water.

Technical Data (Excerpt)

Water absorption: very low
Tensile strength: up to 144 MPa
Flexural strength: up to 200 MPa
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT, 1,8 MPa): up to 145 °C
Density: 1,18–1,29 g/cm³
As a technical sales partner of LG Chem, Polymer-Service PSG GmbH supports the introduction of "Lumiloy" in the European market. PSG assists users with sampling, material release, and component development, and offers technical consulting for the optimal material integration into water-carrying systems.
More information: www.polymer-service.de, www.lgchem.com

Polymer-Service PSG GmbH, Seevetal-Beckedorf