MATERIALS: New Polyolefin Elastomer for TPOs

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Mich., has introduced Engage XLT, a new grade of polyolefin elastomer (POE) for PP-based TPOs.
New Product Announcements Published: 7/29/2011

MATERIALS: A Variety of New Styrenic TPEs

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Two suppliers recently introduced three lines of styrenic TPEs for a wide range of uses.
New Product Announcements Published: 7/13/2011

MATERIALS: New PC and TPUs for Medical Uses

WEB EXCLUSIVE: A high-flow polycarbonate and three TPUs have been introduced for medical applications by Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Pittsburgh.
New Product Announcements Published: 7/13/2011

MATERIALS: Durable TPV Shines in Bumper Extensions

A TPV used for three years in bumper extensions on selected Renault and Volkswagen models is now expected to be in wider demand by the auto industry.
New Product Announcements Published: 6/3/2011

MATERIALS: Ultra-Soft, Gel-Like Medical TPE

Transparent material is softest yet and aims at skin-contact applications.
New Product Announcements Published: 6/1/2011

MATERIALS: 'Unversal' TPE for Overmolding

Injection molders can simplify inventories by using a single TPE that is said to adhere to a wide variety of thermoplastics in overmolding.
New Product Announcements Published: 5/31/2011

MATERIALS: ‘Universal’ TPE for Overmolding

 WEB EXCLUSIVE: Injection molders can simplify inventories by using a single TPE that is said to adhere to a wide variety of thermoplastics in overmolding.
New Product Announcements Published: 4/29/2011

MATERIALS: Vinyl Elastomers for Wind-Turbine Cable Jacketing

 WEB EXCLUSIVE: Two high-performance vinyl jacketing compounds from Teknor Apex Co., Pawtucket, R.I., are said to withstand harsh cold, exposure to lubricants, and other challenging conditions encountered by control and power cables within the ...
New Product Announcements Published: 4/28/2011

MATERIALS: Softest TPU Ever

BASF Corp., Wyandotte, Mich., introduced what it calls “the world’s softest TPU.” Elastollan Soft has 38A Shore hardness.
New Product Announcements Published: 3/23/2011

MATERIALS: Softest TPU Ever

WEB EXCLUSIVE: BASF Corp., Wyandotte, Mich., introduced what it calls “the world’s softest TPU.” Elastollan Soft has 38A Shore hardness.
New Product Announcements Published: 2/25/2011