Polyurethanes
Vencorex launches new bio-based aliphatic isocyanate polymer

Vencorex has launched a novel product for the coatings industry during the recent European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, Germany. Tolonate X FLO 100 a new, ...

Polyurethanes
Intelligent user interfaces with premium surfaces made of PU

On its Sensitive Surface Days in February 2013, Engel Austria GmbH demonstrated its expertise in the production of intelligent electronic plastic products with ...

Rubber
Engel to highlight solutions for more efficient processes at Chinaplas

Innovative system solutions for more efficient processes and a greater competitive advantage are the focus of the Engel trade fair presentation at Chinaplas ...

Rubber
Zeon produces SR with 20 – 25 % bio-derived monomer

Production of a synthetic rubber that is both sustainable and reduces the dependency of fossil fuel has started at Zeon Chemicals L.P.’s Hattiesburg, MS, USA, ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
ECHA advises of important dates for REACH registration

The second REACH deadline is just around the corner. Phase-in substances, manufactured or imported in the range of 100 – 1,000 t/y, need to be registered by 31 ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Plasticiser-free product line for footwear applications

Lubrizol offers Estane soft plasticiser-free TPUs for athletic footwear applications.

Polyurethanes
New impact-resistant ester TPUs with better inherent colour, less discolouration

With Desmopan DP 3862D and DP 3856D, Bayer MaterialScience has developed the first two representatives of a new generation of impact-resistant, modified ester ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Alcryn approved for use in antenna system

Alcryn has been selected for use in an automotive satellite antenna system offered in a wide range of General Motors vehicles.

Polyurethanes
Series production of composite leaf springs with PU matrix resin

Henkel is combining its expertise in the field of polyurethane chemistry with the know-how of Benteler-SGL, one of the leading manufacturers of composite ...

Polyurethanes
New PU system for pultrusion composites fabrication

During the JEC Europe composites exhibition from 12 – 14 March 2013 in Paris, France, Dow Formulated Systems, a business unit of Dow Chemical, will introduce ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
OnFlex substitutes TPV in HVAC application

Denso Corporation has selected OnFlex TPEs from PolyOne/GLS for use in a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

Polyurethanes
Cannon turns the key at JEC Europe 2013

“Turn‑key plants capacity” will be the leitmotiv of Cannon’s presence at the JEC Europe in Paris, 12 – 14 March 2013. During the three‑day event, Cannon will ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
APS expands Viprene line

Only a few weeks after the introduction of its Viprene TPVs, Alliance Polymers and Services LLC is already launching a new line, Viprene P (high performance).

Polyurethanes Thermoplastic Elastomers
Adidas introduces cushioning innovation

Adidas has launched Boost, a cushioning foam technology for running shoes which is said to provide the highest energy return in the running industry. The ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Dynaflex TPE in award-winning Oxo dish series

PolyOne/GLS collaborated with kitchenware supplier Oxo to develop the Tot line – an award winning family of durable feeding dishes for kids.

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Kraiburg TPE uses oils based on Shell’s Gas-to-Liquid technology

Kraiburg TPE has announced that it uses Shell’s next generation process oil based on gas-to-liquid technology (GTL).

Polyurethanes
Novomer completes first large-scale PPC polyol manufacturing run

Novomer Inc. has announced the world's first large-scale manufacturing run of polypropylene carbonate (PPC) polyol, producing over 7 t of finished product.

Polyurethanes
Bayer MaterialScience competence centre focuses on PU resins for wind turbine rotor blades

Polyurethane infusion resins from Bayer MaterialScience are suitable for the industrial manufacture of complete rotor blades for wind turbines. This is the ...

Polyurethanes
Solar Impulse project designs new zero fuel plane for launch in 2015

During late November 2012, Bayer MaterialScience displayed in its Baykomm information centre in Leverkusen, Germany, a scaled-downed version of the first Solar ...

Polyurethanes
Kuraray presents comprehensive solutions for the coatings and paint industry at ECS

Kuraray Europe GmbH will display its products and services for coatings and paints at ECS.