DuPont Sets New Standards for Functional Sustainability with Hytrel^® ECO B

GENEVA, Switzerland. June 15, 2022 – Today, DuPont Mobility & Materials unveiled new Hytrel^® ECO B, a range of bio-based TPC-ET thermoplastic elastomers. Developed to help customers improve the environmental footprint of their products, Hytrel^® ECO B grades deliver performance equivalent to those made from fossil feedstock, but with biomass content up to 72% by weight. As a result, OEMs reap the processing benefits and mechanical properties of Hytrel^®, but at a lower impact on the environment and without processing requalification. 

Csaba Holop, Global Business Director, Hytrel^®, commented, “With the launch of Hytrel^® ECO B, we are able to provide our customers with a range of true drop-in solutions that enable them, immediately, to reduce the environmental footprint of their products.”

DuPont produces Hytrel^® ECO B using a biomass balance approach certified by the ISCC+ (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) standard. This approach is increasingly being adopted by the plastic value chain because it is cost-efficient and still benefits the environment. Hytrel^® ECO B uses second-generation biomass (bio residue/waste) that does not compete with food/feed resources and does not induce land use change. The ISCC+ certification helps ensure upstream supply chain traceability and contributes to the implementation of environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable production in global supply chains, enabling the shift to a more circular economy.

Manufacturers who seek to reduce the environmental impact of their offerings, yet still require high-performance materials for their products, will find a near-perfect balance in Hytrel^® ECO B. This new, sustainable solution meets the needs of manufacturers in the consumer, sporting goods, consumer electronics, and furniture industries. It also is a sustainable option for the automotive industry, which already relies on conventional grades of Hytrel^® to produce CVJ boots.

Hytrel^®, as a TPC-ET thermoplastic elastomer, goes further than other TPEs in its ability to match the strength of rubber, but still maintain the flexibility and aesthetics expected of a TPE. Other types of TPE are also soft and flexible, but rarely are they as durable and strong as Hytrel^®. With Hytrel^® ECO B, this unique mix of characteristics is now available in a range of significantly more sustainable grades.

“The launch of Hytrel ECO B is a big step forward and meets the requirements of many of our customers, across many industries” explained Steffi Götzel, Global Sustainability Leader for DuPont Mobility & Materials. “And it is the first step of several; customers can expect more new sustainable material solutions from us in the near-term future.”

DuPont Mobility & Materials will showcase Hytrel^® ECO B and other cutting-edge solutions and technology innovations in Hall 6, stand C43 at the upcoming K 2022, the world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry. This international event, held once every three years, takes place from 19 to 26 October in Düsseldorf, Germany. 

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