BIO-BASED TPE

Available immediately and worldwide: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) that have a variable proportion of renewable raw materials.

The THERMOLAST® R range of more sustainable solutions by is expanded by a line of products from renewable raw material sources. Bio-based TPEs also have a lower product carbon footprint than established alternatives that are not based on renewable raw materials.

::: Bio-based TPE with Adhesion to PP :::
• Bio-content up to 71%
• Hardness range from 30–85 ShA
• Natural or translucent colors
• Filled and unfilled versions
• Colorable
• Processing similar to fossil-based TPE
• In-process recycling possible
• Selected representatives are recyclable in the post-consumer waste stream

::: Bio-based TPE with adhesion to ABS/PC :::
• Bio-content up to 55%
• Hardness range from 40–85 ShA
• Adhesion to polar thermoplastics e.g. ABS, PC
• Natural color
• Filled and unfilled versions
• UL 94 HB (not listed)
• Colorable
• Processing comparable to fossil-based TPE
• In-process recycling possible

::: Bio-based TPE with adhesion to PA :::
• Bio-content ~63%
• 60 ShA; further hardness adaption on request
• Adhesion to Polyamides e.g. PA 6.6, PA
• Natural color
• Colorable
• Processing comparable to fossil-based TPE
• In-process recycling possible

::: Advantages of Bio-based TPE :::

> Biogenic Absorption
• = Plants are taking up CO2 from the atmosphere
• Positive effect on climate
• Contributing to Circularity

> PCF Reduction
• The CO2 uptake can be accounted to the product carbon footprint
• Reduction of up to 50%

> Sustainability
• Reducing finite raw material usage
• Supporting the transition from fossil-based materials to renewable raw materials