A new family of medical-grade thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for cast film provides the same elasticity, durability, and “feel” of latex without concerns regarding allergic reactions, odor, or residual curing agent.

Hygiene adhesives are used in the global non-woven and textiles market that includes sanitary napkins, diapers, briefs, and absorbent underwear.

The vehicle interior is where the buyer spends time and interacts with the car. Adhesives also provide critical functions to the growing array of electronics that are rapidly becoming ubiquitous in automotive interiors.

Security labels are used to protect product or item from getting altered, unpacked, theft, and malicious modification.China is expected to emerge as the largest consumer for security labels due to highest demand form food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and consumer durables industry.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a division of multinational corporation Henkel, has announced its intention to begin focusing more resources on the development of 3D printing materials – in particular, resins for SLA/DLP 3D printing.

Global materials firm Ravago SA has added thermoplastic elastomer compounding at a location in China. The expansion will bring Ravago’s global TPE compounding capacity up to around 165 million pounds.

The overall Color Masterbatches market is characterized by large number of companies but top three companies account for 55% market share due to the wide distribution network and brand reputation.

Technology firm PriPro Polymers Inc. is working to commercialize new compounds based on thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials.

The demand for loudspeakers is growing.To make loudspeakers, at least seven bonds are required per speaker, and the adhesive has to be flexible to enhance sound through vibration damping.

PolyOne buys TPE business from Kraton for $72 million.Kraton’s TPE products are based on styrenic block copolymers.

H.B. Fuller Company has announced that it be showcasing at all4pack a range of Advantra low application hot melt adhesives, targeted at improving packaging sustainability and helping manufacturers stay ahead of the game.

UK-based Gumdrop recycles pre- and post-consumer waste chewing gum into a raw material called Gum-Tec for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs).Commercial applications for the Gum-Tec TPE compounds include Wellington boots, caster wheels, automotive bumpers and floor mats, shoe soles, window gaskets, and wristwatch straps.