EXXONMOBIL CHEMICAL
TPEs for grip applications
ExxonMobil Chemical (Baytown, Texas / USA; www.exxonmobilchemical.com) has introduced new transparent and translucent TPE grades designed for grip applications in the kitchenware, consumer electronics, tools, small appliance and stationery markets. The company claims that “TPE F471-60” exhibits excellent transparency with 82% light transmittance while translucent “TPE F371-60” has a light transmittance of 10%. The TPEs are dishwasher safe and can be used as an alternative to flexible PVC. They can be processed using two-shot injection moulding or overmoulding techniques and have good adherence to PP.
07.08.2008 Plasteurope.com [211375]
Published on 07.08.2008
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