 Lubrizol Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of The Lubrizol Corporation (NYSE: LZ) is introducing new plasticizer-free soft Estane® Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) grades at the 2009 Chinaplas in Guangzhou, PR China. The new grades are for injection molding processors and exhibit excellent flexibility, softness and abrasion resistance - performance attributes for which Estane® TPU is well known.
Most soft TPUs contain a plasticizer. Since plasticizers are not environmentally friendly, they can be banned for certain uses by environmental regulations. In addition, plasticizers can gradually migrate to the surface of the molded product creating poor aesthetics and alter the bonding strength.
The new plasticizer-free Estane® TPUs (formerly sold under the Skythane™ name) are available in both a polyester series (T460AH, T460A and T470A) and a polyether series (T365A and T370A). The plasticizer-free Estane TPUs range between 60A to 77A Shore hardness and offer high transparency and outstanding UV stability. These grades are ideal for various molding applications to replace rubber and PVC.
For more information about Estane® Engineered Polymers, please contact us directly in Shanghai at 86-21-38660366 or email us at enquiry.tpu3@lubrizol.com. To learn more about Lubrizol's innovative technologies or more about all of the Estane® Engineered Polymers products go to www.lubrizol.com.
Estane® is a registered trademark of The Lubrizol Corporation.
About The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation (NYSE: LZ) is an innovative specialty chemical company that produces and supplies technologies that improve the quality and performance of our customers' products in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, other transportation-related fluids and industrial lubricants, as well as fuel additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for personal care products and pharmaceuticals; specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. Lubrizol's industry-leading technologies in additives, ingredients and compounds enhance the quality, performance and value of customers' products, while reducing their environmental impact.
With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, The Lubrizol Corporation owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 19 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 6,800 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2008 were $5.0 billion. For more information, visit www.lubrizol.com.
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