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Huntsman presents polymer chemicals at Chinaplas expo

20 May '15

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US-based manufacturer of differentiated chemicals, Huntsman, is showing its range of materials and chemicals for polymer manufacturers and compounders at Chinaplas, the largest plastics and rubber fair in Asia, starting today in Guangzhou, China.

Experts from Huntsman’s specialist Performance Products, Pigments & Additives, and Polyurethanes (TPU) teams are attending the event.

Huntsman is showing a world-class portfolio of performance chemistries for plastic and fibre formulations including Elastamine and Jeffamine polyetheramines. These can be used to improve mechanical properties and low temperature characteristics like the elasticity and flexibility of thermoplastics including polyamides, polyesters, polyolefins, and polyimides. They can also be used to enhance the hydrophilicity, surface energy and polarity of plastics and fibres for improved static dissipation, dyeability / paintability and interpolymer adhesion, according to reports.

Huntsman produces a broad range of specialty pigments, additives, fillers and extenders with diverse functions to meet the needs of the plastics industry. The company is showing the products under the established global Sachtleben and Tioxide brands. These products have good powder flowability, giving off minimal dust, and are easily dispersed during the plastics production process. End use benefits include excellent brightness and outstanding durability, as well as thermal stability and UV protection. Huntsman is also presenting a comprehensive portfolio of synthetic, natural and high purity, coloured, inorganic pigments available for plastic applications.

For plastic product manufacturers, Huntsman is offering a vast selection of fully formulated thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials under its Avalon and Irogran TPU brands. Manufactured locally in Jinshan, China, these materials can be easily extruded, injection moulded or converted into technical films and sheets for use in the manufacture of shoes, wires and cables, wearable devices, luggage, furniture, and technical clothing.

At Chinaplas 2015, there will be specific emphasis on UV resistant TPUs for the footwear industry, high performance TPUs for cables used in transport and automation applications, hard wearing, soft touch, water resistant TPUs for the manufacture of suitcases, hot melt TPUs to create outdoor clothing and other technical textiles, and TPUs for sports goods, specifically wearable electronic devices. (GK)

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