EXHIBITION PREVIEW | K2025 – MATERIALS
mance requirements of demanding applications such as high-voltage battery connectors in electric vehicles (EVs). �
www.milliken.com
Above: Kuraray’s Parapet is a ISCC Plus- certified material for rear lamps that makes them mechanically recyclable
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
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-
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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
Momentive is inviting K visitors to explore its latest silicone elastomer technologies (LSR and HCR), which it says are engineered for unmatched flexibility, durability, and flame resistance. They can also find out about PFAS-free coatings, and tap into its full portfolio of thermoplastic additives deliver- ing proven results across diverse applications. �
www.momentive.com
Nexam Chemical will be showing its Reactive Recycling solutions at K2025: ensuring stable production of packaging films with high recycled content and more cost-effective raw materials, without compromising mechanical strength or processing speed; in rigid packaging and extrusion blow moulding of recycled PP, HDPE and PET, improving melt strength and toughness, allowing production of bottles, containers, and technical components with significantly higher recycled content; and in industrial components, enhancing durability and impact resistance in parts produced from recycled plastics, broadening the applications where recycled streams can replace virgin materials. �
www.nexamchemical.com
Swiss mineral producer and distributor of speciality materials Omya will place a strong focus on performance polymers, circularity, decarbonisation,
www.plasticsrecyclingworld.com
IMAGE: KURARAY
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