INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS | AUTOMOTIVE


The company adds that the Thermolast K FG/LD/ AM series is an improved material solution for applications requiring precise dimensions, clean aesthetics, low density, and superior flow properties, dedicated to the needs of US automotive manufacturers. The new series’ focus is primarily on addressing the current challenges of existing TPEs used for interior mats, as well as cup holders, door gap seals and trims, glove box mats, for example. Aligning with TPV’s density, while offering better flow properties than TPV, the new compounds provide an improved combination of benefits: a wide range of interior part size possibilities, while refining surface quality and reducing processing pressures versus the conventional incumbents TPS and TPV. This series is commercially available in Shore 65A, 75A, and 85A. Hexpol TPE has expanded its range of TPEs with


recycled content – both post-consumer and post-industrial. The new Dryflex Circular TPE grades have been tested for odour and emissions perfor- mance in automotive interiors. The company adds that an important aspect of automotive interior parts is their emission behaviour regarding odour


and volatile substances. The exact specifications and requirements vary depending on application and OEM. But generally, the material odour must not be disturbing even at higher temperatures, for example 80°C. A representative Dryflex Circular TPE grade, a 65 Shore A material for inlay mats with a recyclate content of 20%, showed a low amount of VOC (60 μg/g) and FOG (594 μg/g). The TPE was tested at an external accredited laboratory and shown to have almost no odour (grade 2.0 accord- ing to VDA 270, B3). The mechanical properties fulfil


Above: Hexpol TPE has expanded its range of Dryflex Circular TPE grades with recycled content – both post-consumer and post-indus- trial


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You Covered SPECIALTY ADDITIVES FOR THE POLYMER INDUSTRY


ENGINEERED TO IMPROVE PROCESS AND PRODUCT PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT AN EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF INDUSTRIES.


> Activators > Dispersants > Homogenizers > Lubricants > Metal Stearates


> Montan Ester Wax Alternatives


> Odor Control


> Peptizers > Plasticizers > Polyethylene Waxes > Processing Agents > Silane Coupling Agents > Slip Agents (Amides) > Tackifiers > Viscosity Modifiers


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