EXHIBITION PREVIEW | K2025 – MATERIALS
Above: Kuraray’s Parapet is a ISCC Plus-certi- fied material for rear lamps that makes them mechani- cally recyclable
Title 21, Part 170 through 178 of the Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR) of the US FDA and were specifically developed for TPE applications which may have prolonged contact to fatty foods or cosmetics. In addition to their processability in multi-component injection moulding, these compounds offer further advantageous packaging properties such as a pleasant feel and high material robustness. Another highlight promises to be compounds from the FR3 series, TPEs whose flame retardancy has already been improved in a third generation and meet all requirements of the European standard for railroad applications DIN EN 45545-2 R22 HL3 and R23 HL3. In addition to their suitability for fire protection, these TPEs also offer excellent PP adhesion and processing in standard injection moulding and extrusion processes. �
www.kraiburg-tpe.com
Kuraray is presenting three high-tech PMMA- based products for the automotive industry. Parapet is a ISCC Plus-certified material for rear lamps that makes them mechanically recyclable, a process previously considered unfeasible as rear lamps consist of thermally fused composite materials that are hard to separate. Kuralpha is Kuraray’s new high-heat-resistant acrylic resin which can be used as a substitute for polycarbonate in automotive displays exposed to high temperatures and UV radiation such as those near the windshield and headlights. Its high resistance to scratches, UV radiation, and weather conditions, ensures long- lasting optical clarity, lens transparency, and dimen- sional stability of housings. Parapure is a series of PMMA-based films for
decorative applications and screens requiring high transparency. It uses a special elastomeric adhesion layer which allows the recycling of decorative film and painted car parts such as hoods, thus enabling end-of-life recycling of vehicles.
www.kuraray.com
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Milliken is working with more than 30 partners at the K Show, and experts will be on hand to discuss the company’s full portfolio. Among them will be the latest advancements in polymer additives and colourants and will include Millad clarifying agents which boost clarity, enable faster production rates, and reduce energy use, UltraGuard, which enhanc- es the barrier performance of HDPE and LLDPE films, containers, and pouches, DeltaMax perfor- mance modifiers which help maximise the physical properties and processability of virgin and recycled PP, and Resist colourants which have been de- signed for extreme temperature processing and offer excellent thermal stability, improved lightfast- ness, and UV weather resistance. In addition, Milliken Resist XTR offers an expand-
ed portfolio of colorants, including highly chromat- ic oranges designed to meet the extreme perfor- mance requirements of demanding applications such as high-voltage battery connectors in electric vehicles (EVs). �
www.milliken.com
Mocom, part of the Hamburg-based Otto Krahn Group, will present several biopolymer-based materials for lighting applications. With the new grades Alcom LD BIO HTC and LG BIO HTC, the company says it is launching sustainable alterna- tives that combine high technical performance with excellent optical quality. The compounds were specifically developed for demanding applications such as light guides, bezels, or decorative interior elements in vehicles, with their media resistance successfully tested according to the specifications of a leading automotive manufacturer. The materi- als also meet the requirements for outdoor applications, confirmed by successful testing such as the Florida/Kalahari long-term weathering tests under real environmental conditions. In addition, the bio-based polymers offer superior resistance to chemicals and media compared to standard polycarbonate, making them especially reliable for automotive and outdoor applications. �
www.mocom.eu
Thermoplastic compound supplier Modern Dispersions says its new PFAS-free black master- batches are targeted at the film, wire and cable, and irrigation tape markets. The company also plans to showcase its extensive product portfolio including black masterbatches, wood-polymer composites (WPC), and colour concentrates designed to meet market demands. The company has extensive colour and formulation expertise which it uses to deliver products for automotive, construction,
www.compoundingworld.com
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