Proxxima™ polyolefin thermoset systems
Proxxima™ polyolefin thermoset resin systems
ProxximaTM systems bring improvement throughout the value chain, benefiting converters and end-users. Their super-low viscosity and controllable fast cure have been found to streamline production across a broad set of applications. Even better, often these production efficiencies can be reached with minimal changes to conventional processing equipment.
ProxximaTM polyolefin thermosets enable an exceptional balance of strength and toughness, resulting in improved fatigue performance. Better still, they’re 7-10% lighter than their epoxy and polyurethane alternates, with great resistance to harsh chemicals and hot, wet environments.
How Proxxima™ works
Our ProxximaTM resin systems are low-viscosity two-part polyolefin thermosetting systems comprising a liquid monomer mixture and a catalyst hardener. Our portfolio range is designed to solve specific market needs and is customized for specific processing technologies (e.g., VARTM, RIM, RTM, pultrusion and more).
Our resin formulations are based on cyclic C5 monomers and other proprietary monomers and additives. Our catalyst formulations have strong foundations in Nobel Prize-winning technology developed by Professor Robert Grubbs and his research team. This powerful combination produces polymers that can outperform today’s solutions across a broad set of everyday applications such as wind turbine blades, electric vehicle parts, sustainable construction, and anticorrosion coatings.
ProxximaTM polyolefin thermosets have proven benefits over a wide variety of alternative solutions, replacing materials from steel to silicone. Our proprietary advanced polymer technology even outperforms conventional poly-DCPD. Specifically, our products have a broader processing window, are more stable when exposed to oxygen, water and/or heat, compatible with both glass and carbon fiber and support high filler* loading with minimal voids.
*Please check with your ExxonMobil representative for compatibility recommendations.
Superior performance not beholden to traditional tradeoffs
ProxximaTM polyolefin thermosets combine stability at high temperatures with excellent toughness. This combination has the potential to unlock markets to a new level such as making thermosetting composites mainstream by enabling high throughput component manufacturing. That is just one example of the potential for disruptive innovation. Have an idea of how this technology can expedite positive change?
Exceptional balance of strength and toughness
To discover how the attributes of ProxximaTM benefit a variety of applications, hover over the image below.
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Wind blade
Low viscosity
Controllable fast cure
Lightweight
Fatigue performance
Impact strength
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Coating
Low viscosity
Controllable fast cure
Fatigue performance
Impact strength
Hydrophobic
Chemical resistance
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Subsea insulation
Low viscosity
Controllable fast cure
Fatigue performance
Hydrophobic
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Leaf spring
Low viscosity
Controllable fast cure
Lightweight
Fatigue performance
Impact strength
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H2 tank
Low viscosity
Controllable fast cure
Lightweight
Impact strength
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Truck panel
Lightweight
Fatigue performance
Impact strength
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Rebar
Low viscosity
Controllable fast cure
Lightweight
Hydrophobic
Chemical resistance
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Downhole float equipment
Impact strength
Hydrophobic
Chemical resistance
Proxxima™ at a Glance
Processing Advantages
Unique performance capabilities of ProxximaTM resin systems*
- Ultra low-viscosity.
- Fast, controllable cure time.
- Fast processing.
- Able to handle high filler loadings.
*Results vary based on resin system selection, handling, and processing technology
End User Advantages
Unique performance capabilities of ProxximaTM resin systems*
- Lightweight.
- Fracture toughness.
- Improved fatigue performance.
- Low water absorption (hydrophobic).
- Excellent toughness. (Fracture Energy Release Rate).
- High compressive strength.
- Abrasion resistance.
- Excellent operating temperature window (inc high temp resistance).
- Acid / Alkali resistance.
*Results vary based on resin system selection, handling, and processing technology