Polymer for LED lighting

PolyOne at Strategies in Light 2018 showed off its solutions to enable LED lighting manufacturers to successfully innovate by combining its portfolio of flame-retardant, specialty polymers with collaborative design services. 

 

Working closely with customers, PolyOne has applied its formulation and design expertise to foster several breakthroughs in multiple end markets relying on LEDs. Successes have included award-winning landscape lighting, vehicle lamps, UV-resistant pool and spa lighting, and differentiated architectural luminaires. 

 

Flame retardance is a fundamental requirement for all electrical applications seeking UL approval, and LED lighting is no exception. Resilience™ LS Vinyl Polymers, introduced in April 2017 and developed specifically for LED lighting applications, are the newest additions to PolyOne’s flame retardant innovation platform. These specialty polymers are formulated to meet UL flame rating standards while also providing anti-yellowing performance, protection from chemicals and outstanding clarity. 

 

LED market growth is driven largely by the phase out of incandescent lights around the world as a result of regulations and consumer preference that favor more-efficient, longer-lasting LEDs. In the U.S., the Department of Energy estimates that LEDs will comprise 84% of the lighting market by 2030.