DSM Introduces GMP-compliant Vinyl Ester Resin for Food & Drinking Water Applications

DSM Composite Resins has announced Atlac® 5200 FC, its new vinyl ester resin, fully compliant with European regulations and manufactured using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for food and drinking water applications. Now, the GMP predicate is deployed for 9 different types of resins throughout 3 European locations. The high standard set, beginning in Xinghou plant, China, is now also available on various products in Europe.

Atlac® 5200 FC was launched in April 2011 especially for application in the manufacture of composite components such as storage tanks, vessels, pipes and auxiliary equipment that comes into direct contact with European regulations on food and drinking water. Commenting on the deployments to date, Wilfrid Gambade, Director, DSM Composite Resins, said: "The strong interest generated by Atlac® 5200 FC since its launch is wholly consistent with our strategy to invest in new technologies that deliver value for our clients in terms of superior performance and functionality, environmental sustainability and better health and safety for workers and the population at large."

Gambade continued; "DSM's brand promise is all about using our bright science to create brighter living for current and future generations. Atlac® 5200 FC achieves this by setting a new standard in safety for food and drinking water applications, significantly contributing to a healthier future for all."