World's first ether-based Bio TPU grades

10-Dec-08

Merquinsa has developed the world's first ether-based Bio TPU grades in addition to its range of Bio TPU for "Green" injection moulding, extrusion and adhesive applications. These new Bio TPU grades, with a renewable content up to 60% according to ASTM D6866, 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.