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Hall 05/C21 BASF will introduce two partially aromatic Ultramid grades for metal replacement applications in areas such as appliances and sports equipment – Ultramid D3EG10 FC Aqua and Ultramid D3EG12 HMG.


Ultramid D3EG10 FC Aqua is a high performance PA that offers the low migration and flavour tainting performance required for drinking water applications such as tap and valve bodies. The material offers high stiffness and can withstand the dynamic loads encountered when single-lever mixer taps are shut off abruptly. Ultramid D3EG12 HMG (High Modulus Grade) is a low moisture absorption grade that with a high modulus of elasticity in the conditioned and dry state. This new grade offers


grades for extrusion – high flexibility Ultramid S4Z4 XS Balance and semi flexible Ultramid S4Z5 Balance. And in what it claims is a


BASF claims a world first for Infinergy


a broad processing window and can be used in place of metal to produce ball valve and furniture components that require no further finishing. Other new material


introductions from BASF include a blow mouldable addition to its high heat resistance Ultramid Endure range for automotive under-


Chem-Trend adds


PET lubricant Hall 7.2/E09 Chem-Trend will show the latest additions to its processing aid product line, including the Lusin Lub O 32 F external lubricant developed primarily for use in production of PET preforms. Described as a hybrid product, Lusin Lub O 32 F acts both as a lubricant and a release agent and can be used with all thermoplastics except polycarbonate. According to Chem-Trend, the new


product is particularly beneficial in PET preform production as it minimises marking of the preform surface in conveyer handling systems. It also prevents the preforms from sticking together during production. ❙ www.chemtrend.com


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bonnet applications. Like the current injection moulding grades, Ultramid Endure D5G3 BM can withstand continuous use temperatures of up to 220˚C and peaks to 240˚C. The Ultramid S Balance fuel


resistant PA6,10 product line, also until now only available in injection moulding grades, has been extended to include two


Hexpol shows new TPE grades


Hall 8a/H18 Hexpol TPE, which brings together Elasto and Müller Kunststoffe, will be presenting its latest advances in TPE and flexible polymer solutions at K 2013. Among the innovations on display will be the company’s


Lifocork flexible polymer compounds, which combine natural cork with thermoplastics. The compounds offer low densities, natural cork haptics, UV resistance and a non-slip surface. They can be processed using typical thermoplastic processing methods such as injection moulding. Hexpol will also highlight several recent additions to its


Dryflex TPE family, including grades with optimised com- pression set, conductive TPEs, and adhesion compounds for two and three component applications. The latter offer easy processing and bond to a range of substrates such as PA, PC, ABS and POM. ❙ www.hexpoltpe.com


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world first, BASF will be showing its Infinergy closed cell particle foamed TPU. The company’s proprietary technique allows expanded particle foams based on its Elastollan TPU to be created with densities of around between 200-320 kg/m3





somewhere between EPS and EPP. However, the Infinergy foams are characterized by superior dynamics, elasticity, resilience and long term loading performance. The product is being used by sports equipment maker Adidas to mould the light- weight mid-sole of its Energy Boost running shoes. ❙ www.basf.com


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