MATERIALS | BIO-BASED POLYMERS
bio-based TPEs. Containing between 40 and 50% bio-renewable content derived from sugarcane, they have hardness levels and performance comparable with standard TPEs. The product portfolio consists of four grades
compatible with polypropylene, and one suited for moulding over ABS. “All grades are formulated for durability, delivering property retention and UV resistance comparable to traditional TPEs,” says PolyOne.
In addition, the new grades feature easy colour-
Above: Trinseo Apigo Bio is used for a variety of injection moulded applications in the growing baby care segment
tion (overmoulding) onto polyolefins. Baby care applications include teething rings, spoons, cup spouts, toothbrushes, and bibs. “Baby care applica- tions have certain unique requirements and Apigo Bio has proven to be a viable solution,” says a company representative. “The applications need to withstand constant tugging, chewing, and pulling, making proper adhesion in overmoulded applica- tions essential. Trinseo’s Specialized Overmoulding Centre at its Mussolente, Italy location offers world-class expertise in adhesion. “Colour is also important to baby care products not only for the manufacturers for branding purposes but to appeal to the end-user. Apigo Bio materials are offered in a wide array of colours, drawing on Trinseo’s experience in the fashion foot- wear and consumer electronics markets, where colour is paramount.” PolyOne emphasizes the over-moulding capabilities of its recently-launched reSound
ability, a major requirement for applications such as cosmetics packaging, personal care products, and consumer electronics. With an opaque natural colour, all reSound OM materials can either use traditional TPE colorants or be paired with sustain- able colorants from PolyOne. Further supporting sustainability, when manufacturing with reSound OM, production scrap material can be reused.
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