Polyurethanes
Graco launches Reactor 2 range – A revolution in spray foam and polyurea technology

As of 21 April 2014, all new orders for Graco Reactor equipment will be supplied with the company’s latest innovation in spray foam and polyurea technology – ...

Polyurethanes
FreeFoam – a novel PU foam manufacturing process with reduced toxic isocyanate content

Polyurethane is one of the most versatile materials ever created. It is used in cars, under carpets, as packaging material, and as cushioning material in almost ...

Polyurethanes
Radial Quimica applies Huntsman polyurea in Maracanã stadium, Brazil, for FIFA world cup

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. One of the most highly anticipated sporting events in the world, it will bring the city ...

Polyurethanes Thermoplastic Elastomers
Lubrizol to highlight aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethanes at Chinaplas 2014

Lubrizol Engineered Polymers announced it will be showcasing its integrated aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane range of solutions featuring the latest ...

Polyurethanes
BASF with materials and construction know-how in the BMW i3

For several innovative components in the BMW i3, the electric vehicle from the BMW Group, the chemical company BASF supplies versatile plastics and supported ...

Rubber
Sprintan grades with improved low-temperature performance

Styron recently announced two new additions to its Sprintan rubber range for the global tyre industry. The Sprintan range includes rubber grades with enhanced ...

Polyurethanes Thermoplastic Elastomers
Huntsman launches new TPUs to create comprehensive wire and cable portfolio

Huntsman, a global leader in the development and manufacture of polyurethane, has announced the launch of a number of new thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) for ...

Rubber
New elastomers for aggressive underhood environments

DuPont has added new Vamac and Viton grades to its portfolio of materials for demanding under-the-hood applications: Vamac Ultra HT-OR, a high-temperature and ...

Rubber
Inline quality control for the production of black rubber compounds

The Mannheim-based German company Rhein Chemie Rheinau GmbH is introducing Rhenowave, a new concept for controlling the quality of rubber compounds.

Rubber
Cabot launches two new carbon blacks for tyre applications

Cabot Corporation has recently launched two new carbon black products for tyre tread applications. Propel E7 carbon black is engineered to reduce tyre rolling ...

Rubber
Rubber thickness measurement on car tyres

Phynix GmbH & Co. KG has exhibited its instrument Surfix Pro S together with new handheld probes – according to the company the world’s first – for measuring ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
TPE enhances consumer appeal of water bottle

The US-company Gobie H2O has selected a PolyOne GLS Versaflex formulation and FDA-compliant OnColor colourants for its reusable filtered water bottles. PolyOne ...

Rubber
Arburg focusses on packaging and electronic applications at Chinaplas

At this year’s Chinaplas in Shanghai, Arburg will have three exhibits that focus on packaging and electronic applications, two Allrounder 570 H in the ...

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Bio-based coated TPO fabric

The French company Chomarat announced the development of bio-based TPOs by using Gaïalene, a plant-based resin supplied by Roquette. This resin made from starch ...

Polyurethanes
Vencorex to exhibit at the American Coating Show 2014

At the American Coating Show (ACS) from 8 – 10 April 2014 in Atlanta, GA, USA, Vencorex will present a wide range of isocyanates and solutions that facilitates ...

Polyurethanes
Polyurethane coating makes wooden panels robust and weather-resistant

Wood is a renewable raw material but the pleasure in its use outdoors can be short lived due to the effects of sun and rain ruining the appearance of garden ...

Polyurethanes Thermoplastic Elastomers
Huntsman to launch new TPU grades at Chinaplas 2014

Just one month after announcing the official inauguration of its new thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) plant in Shanghai, Huntsman has confirmed that it will be ...