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Citation
(2006), "Huntsman Polyurethanes introduces extended portfolio of thermoplastic polyurethanes adhesives", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 53 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2006.12853aad.010
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Huntsman Polyurethanes introduces extended portfolio of thermoplastic polyurethanes adhesives
Huntsman Polyurethanes introduces extended portfolio of thermoplastic polyurethanes adhesives
Keywords: Polyurethane, Adhesives
For the first time, one of the most extensive portfolio's in the market of specially designed thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs), industrial adhesive components and flexible packaging crosslinkers are now available from industry leader Huntsman Polyurethanes.
With one of the widest technology platforms in existence, Huntsman Polyurethanes can assist adhesive manufacturers in selecting the most appropriate grade to meet their specific requirements. Its TPU solutions are available for injection molding, extrusion, compounding, adhesives and coatings applications.
The TPU collection demonstrates the versatility and advantages of the complementary IROSTIC® and IRODUR® product lines which can be used for a variety of applications. IROSTIC® are high performance adhesive grades found in multiple adhesive applications, such as solvent borne systems, hot melts and as well as additives for reactive adhesive to increase green strength; which is in line with the trend to replace physical fastening techniques, like clamping, nailing and pressing.
Additionally, IROSTIC® can be used as a one component system or as a two component system with the IRODUR® cross-linkers. IRODUR® is a range of Polyisocyanates for the cross-linking of adhesives solutions, which are highly reactive to both water and hydroxyl compounds. Adding IRODUR® to an IROSTIC® adhesive enhances heat, hydrolysis, oil and chemical resistance of the final adhesive formulation.
“We make continuous improvements to the portfolio in response to industry demands. Customer requests are varied ranging from adjusting the overall composition, to enhance properties like water resistance, solubility in adhesive formulations or solvents, adjustments of viscosities or even generally modifying the physico- chemical properties” says Thorsten Gurke, Technical Manager Adhesives & Coatings EAME. “This allows our high value products to be customized to suit individual needs and to be utilized within a wide variety of demanding applications.”
Huntsman Polyurethanes is a world leader in the field of MDI technology with an unparalleled range of products. It produces chemicals and systems for customers in the construction, refrigeration insulation, packaging, automotive seating and interiors, furniture, footwear, composite wood products, TPU and adhesives, coatings and elastomers (ACE) markets.