Merquinsa announces the development of the world first ether-based Bio TPU grades at the Bioplastics Awards Conference (Munich, Dec. 3rd & 4th).
This new plant-based development is the last addition to the growing range of Merquinsa’s Bio TPU for « Green » injection moulding, extrusion and adhesive applications.
Merquinsa develops World First Ether-based Bio TPU
These new Bio TPU grades will be marketed under the Pearlthane® ECO brand with a renewable content up to 60 % according to ASTM D6866, and will offer an alternative to petroleum-based TPU and TPE, with excellent mechanical properties, abrasion, scratch resistance, processability and Recyclability.
A preliminary life cycle analysis (LCA) indicates that manufacturing Pearlthane® ECO results in 40 % less global warming emissions.
About Merquinsa:
Merquinsa is a leading thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) specialty producer, providing innovative products for injection moulding, extrusion, calendering, melt coating, compounding and adhesive applications.
Merquinsa was shortlisted in 2007 at EPN’s Bioplastics Awards under « Best Innovation in Bioplastics » (Cologne, Germany) and in 2008 at CPI polyurethane Innovation Awards, San Antonio, Texas.
Merquinsa’s headquarters are in Barcelona, Spain with regional centres in Asia and North America.
Source: Merquinsa
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