Electronics and Telecommunications
The innovative strength of Evonik has resulted in many essential contributions in the
electronics and telecommunications sectors. Evonik Industries markets flame retardants that provide
reliable fire protection for computer housings exposed to heat.
Evonik also has the optimal solution against moisture and for protecting electric cables from
liquids. If water enters, the polymers immediately swell, preventing it from penetrating into the
cable. Cavities are promptly sealed and damage restricted to a small area. In this way, all the
important technical and economic requirements imposed by rapidly advancing development in the cable
industry are satisfied.
The PMMA molding compounds we offer under the PLEXIGLAS® trademark are particularly in demand
for their high transparency, weather resistance and scratch resistance. High optical purity
PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds are used to manufacture optical light guides that are incorporated
into backlight units for TFT-LCD displays, where they ensure uniform illumination of the entire
screen.
