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Huntsman will be exhibiting its expertise in the field of elastomers on Stand 17P61 at CHINAPLAS. Huntsman’s global team of elastomers experts have decades of experience in material innovation and specialize in the development and manufacture of polyurethane- and thermoplastic polyurethane-based elastomer technologies, in a variety of formats, for an array of applications.
Spotlight on Elastomers Expertise
Flexible yet strong, durable yet light, elastomers from Huntsman enable the imagination – helping plastic formulators and product designers bring their ideas to life. At CHINAPLAS, Huntsman will be shining the spotlight on its elastomers expertise in specialty industrial and consumer applications including:
- Paint protection films: Under its KRYSTALGRAN® brand, Huntsman offers a range of elastomers that can be used to create paint protection films for high end cars. Applied to vehicles, mostly in the after-care market, paint protection films based on Huntsman’s elastomers protect the bodywork of cars, making them less susceptible to scratches, dents and chips caused by loose road debris. The films are also UV resistant, meaning that the gloss and vibrancy of a car’s original color can be maintained over time.
- Noise vibration dampening (NVD) systems: Huntsman’s ACOUSTIFLEX® elastomers deliver excellent acoustic insulation and vibration dampening properties, as well as compression stress performance. Delivering distinct processing advantages, and a fast production cycle compared to rubber, they are ideal for use in NVD applications across transportation and construction. In the world of transport, ACOUSTIFLEX® elastomer systems are commonly used in rail pads, ballast mats, spring aids and carpet underlay. In the construction sector, they are used in wall and floor linings to reduce sound transmission.
- TPU leather: The market for synthetic leather products is huge – spanning automotive seating and dashboard applications as well as consumer goods such as furniture, bags and footwear. Huntsman has a range of IROGRAN® TPU systems available that can be used to replicate the look and feel of leather. Suitable for multilayer extruding, these materials offer outstanding batch-to-batch consistency, can be easily pigmented, and are compatible with a variety of adhesives based on natural and synthetic lattices.
- Consumer electronics: Huntsman’s IROGRAN® polyether-based TPU systems are ideal for creating impact resistant covers for handheld consumer electronics including smartphones. Easy to mold, highly stable, weather and UV resistant, and available in transparent or different color options, these innovative elastomers are the preferred choice for many high-end smart phone cover brands.
- Seam-free garments: IROGRAN® A 60E 4902 TPU is a high performance, polyester-based material that can be used to laminate and join fabrics, and create garments that are elastic, soft and seam-free. Popular in the production of underwear and sports tops, IROGRAN® A 60E 4902 TPU can be extruded to produce hot-melt adhesive films that will deliver excellent adhesion, elasticity and wear performance alongside enhanced hydrolysis resistance and UV stability. It is the ideal choice for garment manufacturers looking to capitalize on the fashion for seam-free clothing and move away from traditional material joining techniques such as sewing and stitching.
- Footwear: Huntsman works with some of the best-known brands in the business. In line with Huntsman’s corporate sustainability objectives, the business is developing a solution that will help reduce carbon impact across the footwear value chain. Providing a complete range of polyurethane and TPU elastomers for the manufacture of high-quality footwear, Huntsman’s elastomers are optimized to support the increase in automation being seen across the industry, the drive for local production and the need to reduce waste throughout the shoe production process.
Source: Huntsman