Xenoy is a blend of plastics with many industrially-useful properties. It is typically polyester (
polybutylene terephthalate
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) is a thermoplastic engineering polymer that is used as an insulator in the electrical and electronics industries. It is a thermoplastic (semi-)crystalline polymer, and a type of polyester. PBT resists solvents, ...
, PBT, or
polyethylene terephthalate, PET) and
polycarbonate (PC): it is often labeled PBT+PC or PET+PC.
Xenoy resins can be created with
recycled post-consumer PBT plastic, consuming less energy and yielding less
carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide ( chemical formula ) is a chemical compound made up of molecules that each have one carbon atom covalently double bonded to two oxygen atoms. It is found in the gas state at room temperature. In the air, carbon dioxide is trans ...
() in their manufacturing than traditional resins.
Plastics
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