Bio-based TPE

Available immediately and worldwide: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) that have a variable proportion of renewable raw materials

The THERMOLAST® R range of more sustainable solutions by is expanded by a line of products from renewable raw material sources. Bio-based TPEs also have a lower product carbon footprint than established alternatives that are not based on renewable raw materials.

Bio-based TPE with Adhesion to PP

Bio-content up to 71%
Hardness range from 30–85 ShA
Natural or translucent colors
Filled and unfilled versions
Colorable
Processing similar to fossil-based TPE
In-process recycling possible
Selected representatives are recyclable in the post-consumer waste stream

Fact Sheet | Bio-based TPE: Compounds based on Renewable Raw Materials with Adhesion to Polyolefins Download pdf / 0,52 MB

Bio-based TPE with adhesion to ABS/PC

Bio-content up to 55%
Hardness range from 40–85 ShA
Adhesion to polar thermoplastics e.g. ABS, PC
Natural color
Filled and unfilled versions
UL 94 HB (not listed)
Colorable
Processing comparable to fossil-based TPE
In-process recycling possible

Fact Sheet | Bio-based TPE: Compounds based on Renewable Raw Materials with Adhesion to Polar Thermoplastics Download pdf / 0,68 MB

Bio-based TPE with adhesion to PA

Bio-content ~63%
60 ShA; further hardness adaption on request
Adhesion to Polyamides e.g. PA 6.6, PA
Natural color
Colorable
Processing comparable to fossil-based TPE
In-process recycling possible

Fact Sheet | Bio-based TPE: Compounds based on Renewable Raw Materials with Adhesion to Polyamides Download pdf / 0,54 MB

With our bio-based TPEs, we are closing a gap in our product portfolio and continue our path towards more sustainable TPEs. Our bio-based TPEs offer sustainable solutions whilst maintaining known performance and offering significant reductions of the product carbon footprint. We are looking forward to projects with these new materials, supporting the transition from fossil-based to more sustainable raw materials.

Dr. Tobias Brückner | Project leader | Advance Development

Advantages of Bio-based TPE

Biogenic Absorption

= Plants are taking up CO_² from the atmosphere
Positive effect on climate
Contributing to Circularity

PCF Reduction

The CO₂ uptake can be accounted to the product carbon footprint
Reduction of up to 50%

Sustainability

Reducing finite raw material usage
Supporting the transition from fossil-based materials to renewable raw materials

Processability by Injection Molding

On standard equipment
Processing comparable to fossil-based TPE
Individual differences e.g. in flowability possible; lease refer to the processing guideline of the material
In-process recycling possible

OUR KNOW-HOW – YOUR ADVANTAGE

Contains renewable materials
Traceable bio-based/biogenic carbon content according to ASTM D 6866
Adhesion to Polyolefins, PC, ABS, PC/ABS or PA
Colorable
Processing comparable to fossil-based TPE
In-process recycling possible
Recyclable in post-consumer waste stream

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

Are you looking for a Bio-based TPE solution? Talk to us first!
Our experts are happy to answer any questions you have, as well as offer the right solution for your application.

Christina Havlicek-Stelzl

Market Manager Consumer