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
With our bio-based TPEs, we are closing a gap in our product portfolio and continue our path towards more sustainable TPEs. Our bio-based TPEs offer sustainable solutions whilst maintaining known performance and offering significant reductions of the product carbon footprint. We are looking forward to projects with these new materials, supporting the transition from fossil-based to more sustainable raw materials.
Dr. Tobias Brückner | Project leader | Advance Development
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
Processability by Injection Molding
- On standard equipment
- Processing comparable to fossil-based TPE
- Individual differences e.g. in flowability possible; lease refer to the processing guideline of the material
- In-process recycling possible
OUR KNOW-HOW – YOUR ADVANTAGE
- Contains renewable materials
- Traceable bio-based/biogenic carbon content according to ASTM D 6866
- Adhesion to Polyolefins, PC, ABS, PC/ABS or PA
- Colorable
- Processing comparable to fossil-based TPE
- In-process recycling possible
- Recyclable in post-consumer waste stream
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Are you looking for a Bio-based TPE solution? Talk to us first!
Our experts are happy to answer any questions you have, as well as offer the right solution for your application.
Christina Havlicek-Stelzl
Market Manager Consumer
Phone: +49 8638 9810-293
Karin Maier
Head of Sales Industry EMEA
Phone: +49 8638 9810-298
E-Mail: karin.maier@kraiburg-tpe.com
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