Kuraray, PTT and Sumitomo establish JV for butadiene derivatives

Kuraray, PTT, and Sumitomo will establish a JV in Thailand for the production of butadiene derivatives. With Hemaraj Eastern Industrial Estate (Map Ta Phut Complex), Rayong in Thailand, as the candidate of the production site, the JV will manufacture and sell high heat resistant polyamide-9T (PA9T) and hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers (HSBC). The name of […]

Transparent TPE from Bada

Bada has broadened its portfolio of transparent plastics. Among the new grades is a TPE, Badaflex TPE-S 55A 5371LD transparent S1. The TPE is said to exhibit good transparency and adhesion. Shore hardness can be widely modified opening opportunities for applications like suction cups and non-slip coated surfaces. Other recent transparent grades include a PC, […]