Polyurethanes
New polyisocyanate for high humidity resistance

With the launch of Easaqua X L 600, speciality chemicals company Perstorp answers waterborne polyurethane coatings producers’ demands for humidity resistance ...

Polyurethanes
Ortholite introduces nearly 50 % bio-based insole foam

OrthoLite, a manufacturer of open cell foam insoles headquartered in Amherst, MA, USA, has developed a new customisable, moulded insole and lining foam called ...

Polyurethanes
Polyurethane as alternative tubing material

The price of raw materials needed to produce plastic tubing is on the rise. The raw material polyamide 12 has become up to 30 % more expensive. Into the ...

Rubber Thermoplastic Elastomers
Bose releases upgrade of Electroforce software

The ElectroForce Systems Group of Bose Corporation has announced the launch of the ElectroForce Series 7 software, a significant upgrade to electro-magnetically ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Kludi manufactures fittings with drinking water compliant compounds from Kraiburg TPE

For its latest A-QA shower range, Kludi uses thermoplastic elastomers from Kraiburg TPE. The compounds of the DW (drinking water) series meet the requirements ...

Polyurethanes
New polyurethane dispersion keeps hair in shape

At the In-Cosmetics 2011 trade show from 29 – 31 March 2011 in Milan, Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) will present its new Baycusan C 1008 polyurethane dispersion ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Biodegradable artificial leather based on Apinat

API and Fiscagomma SPA, an Italian producer of synthetic leather and finished products as an alternative to leather have formed a partnership to develop a range ...

Polyurethanes
Baxenden at the European Coating Show 2011

Baxenden, a Chemtura company, will be exhibiting at the European Coating Show 2011 in Nuremberg, Germany, in hall 8 on stand 116. The company will present its ...

Polyurethanes
New method for incorporating fillers into reactive PU blends

Bayer MaterialScience (BMS) and Hennecke GmbH have jointly developed a new plant technology for the use of fillers in reactive polyurethane blends. With the ...

Rubber
Vinyl elastomer compounds for wind turbine cables

Two new vinyl jacketing compounds from Teknor Apex Company withstand the harsh cold, exposure to lubricants, and other challenging conditions encountered by ...

Polyurethanes
New tyre fill sealants extend the life of heavy duty equipment tyres

Pathway Polymers has launched a new product to the market: TyrFil Sealant. Available exclusively through Pathway Polymers, the new product extends the life of ...

Polyurethanes
Dow Hyperlast at the Subsea Tieback Forum & Exhibition

Dow Hyperlast recently exhibited at the Subsea Tieback Forum & Exhibition, that took place 22 – 24 February 2011 in San Antonio, TX, USA. The company says it ...

Polyurethanes
New composite systems for automotive lightweighting and speciality coatings for wind turbine rotor blades

BASF will highlight its novelties for composites at the Paris “JEC Composites Show” from 29 – 31 March 2011, in hall 1, booth G 17. The company will present ...

Polyurethanes
New renewable-based polyol for aliphatic PU systems

The German company Alberdingk Boley GmbH from Krefeld has expanded its Albodur product line of 100 % polyurethane polyols based on renewable resources with the ...