Thermoplastic Elastomers
New foaming agents

Tramaco has considerably expanded its Tracel portfolio of foaming agents for TPEs.

Thermoplastic Elastomers
TPEs as alternative to rubber in plunger seals for single-use syringes

Elasto offers new Mediprene grades for plunger seals in single-use syringes. The TPE seal, which is mounted on the end of the plunger, needs to provide a ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Thermolast M now approved for processing up to direct blood contact

The product series Thermolast M from Kraiburg TPE recently has been certified according to DIN ISO 10993-4. This certification allows the processing up to the ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
F. Franceschetti introduces new Marfran compounds

The Italian Compounder Fran­cesco Franceschetti Elastomeri (FFE), Corte Francia-Brescia, has introduced new Marfran SEBS-based TPE compounds. Marfran KPO10-240 ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Bio-TPU reduces weight of football shoe

Merquinsa announced that its Pearlthane ECO TPUs are incorporated into Nike’s recently released GS football boot. Andy Caine, global design director for Nike ...

Polyurethanes Thermoplastic Elastomers
EU research project KBBPPS focuses on biomass content, functionality and biodegradability

Seven partners involved in the EU-funded research programme KBBPPS (Knowledge Based Bio-based Products' Pre-Standardization) held their kick-off meeting in ...

Polyurethanes
Oerlikon Barmag introduces self-sufficient metering unit

With its newly-developed GM Control system, Oerlikon Barmag’s portfolio now includes a self-sufficient metering unit. With this development, the gear pump ...

Polyurethanes
Honeywell announces commercialisation of Solstice LBA for SPF

In August, Honeywell announced US EPA SNAP approval for Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent (LBA), as well as the adoption of Solstice LBA for use in refrigerators ...

Polyurethanes
BASF makes Hisense refrigerators more energy efficient

BASF and Hisense have jointly presented a new energy efficient domestic refrigeration technology using the newly launched Elastocool low-density polyurethane ...

Polyurethanes
Pumping polyols and isocyanates

Wanner International, a manufacturer of seal-less, high-pressure diaphragm pumps, has introduced a range of Hydra-Cell multiple diaphragm pumps that it has ...