TROGAMID® eCO myCX BC40 is a microcrystalline transparent polyamide for the manufacture of parts in the optical industry like frames and lenses.
eCO stands for Evoniks aim to eliminate CO2 through 100% usage of green energy and 40% reduction of fossil feedstocks via massbalance approach.
TROGAMID® eCO grades use renewable feedstocks like husks, grapes and straw and follow the official declaration of bio-waste of the European Union. The whole life cycle is officially certified and audited externally.
Typical Applications
- optics
- eyewear
- frames
- lenses
Benefits at a glance
- Crystal clear
- Light weight
- CO2 reduction
- Bio-circular nylon
- High chemical resistance towards e.g. IPA
- High transparency
- Very good stress crack resistance
- UV resistance
- Easy processability & colorability
- Free of BPA