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Kisuma Enables Rubber Manufacturers to Enhance Durability and Sustainability with DHT™-4 Additives

Kisuma’s high-performance DHT™-4 additive offers rubber manufacturers a compelling route to partially replace FKM by chloroprene (CR) and epichlorohydrin (ECO) formulations in light of upcoming regulations expected to ban the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). (picture: AI-generated) © Kisuma ChemicalsKisuma Chemicals, a global leader in magnesium-based additives, has presented new test data showing that its hydrotalcite-like DHT™-4 additive can significantly enhance the heat, fluid and ageing resistance of chloroprene (CR) and epichlorohydrin (ECO) rubbers. In addition to acting as an efficient acid scavenger and improving both the mechanical and the chemical resistance of rubber compounds, this offers manufacturers a compelling alternative to partially replace fluorine rubbers (FKM) in light of upcoming regulations expected to ban the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

KRAIBURG TPE sets strong accents in the development of new compounds for food contact and fire protection environments

New materials for food contact applications and further developments in the field of flame retardancy are the product highlights at K 2025 from KRAIBURG TPE. 
(Image: © 2025 KRAIBURG TPE)Soon after it was founded in 1952, the “K” established itself as the world's leading trade fair for the manufacture and processing of plastics and rubber. The extensive three-year cycle in which it has been held ever since ensures an enormously high density of information and innovation within the overall show of exhibits on display there. Expectations are correspondingly high when Düsseldorf hosts around 180,000 trade fair visitors in “K fever” in the second week of October 2025! KRAIBURG TPE has already been preparing for this for several months. 150 square meters of the approximately 175,000 square meters of exhibitor space will once again be reserved for the TPE manufacturer from Waldkraiburg on the renowned “Gummistraße” (with stand location “Hall 6, booth #C58-03”).

Solvay Expands Industrial FFKM Portfolio with New Tecnoflon® SHP Product Line

Solvay has launched Tecnoflon® SHP, a new line of fully fluorinated synthetic rubbers (FFKM) that extend the company’s offering for unconditional performance in harsh industrial environments, including best-in-class chemical resistance and thermal stability. (Photo: Solvay, PR073)Solvay, a global market leader in fluorochemistry, has launched Tecnoflon® SHP, a new product line of fully fluorinated synthetic rubbers (FFKM) that extend the company’s offering for unsurpassed performance in harsh industrial environments.

Avery Dennison hotmelt adhesives now TÜV-certified for bio-based content

Avery Dennison hotmelt adhesives now TÜV-certified for bio-based content. 
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR475)Avery Dennison Labels and Packaging Materials Europe is pleased to announce that the vast majority of its rubber-based hotmelt adhesives have been certified for bio-based content by renowned European certifying body TÜV Austria. The certification guarantees that these adhesives contain a minimum of 20% renewable raw materials, and reflects the company’s commitment to continue using renewable content in its products.

Bugaboo, DSM Engineering Materials, Fibrant and Neste partner to enable industry-first stroller portfolio made with bio-based materials

Bugaboo, DSM Engineering Materials, Fibrant and Neste partner to enable industry-first stroller portfolio made with bio-based materials. 
(Photo: DSM Engineering Materials: DSMPR539)Today, Bugaboo, DSM Engineering Materials, Fibrant and Neste announce that their cross-value chain partnership has successfully enabled the launch of an entire Bugaboo stroller portfolio made with bio-based materials. Specifically, the majority of the strollers’ plastic parts are made using DSM Engineering Materials’ Akulon® 100% bio-based B-MB polyamide 6 (PA6), which in turn is made using bio-based feedstock from both Fibrant and Neste. DSM Engineering Materials uses a mass-balancing approach with renewable waste and residue raw material to enable a ~75% PA6 carbon footprint reduction compared to conventional PA6 and up to 24% of the entire stroller. Experience the Bugaboo donkey stroller on display at DSM Engineering Materials at Hall 6, Booth B11.

New product from SANITIZED: water-based, comprehensive protection for coatings, effective against all significant microorganisms - plus, BPR-compliant

Sanitized® Broadtec™. 
(Photo: SANITIZED AG, PR040) SANITIZED AG, a specialist in hygiene function and material protection for plastics, is expanding its Sanitized® Broadtec™ product range with a new, water-based product: Sanitized® PL 19-30. Sanitized® PL 19-30 offers comprehensive protection against bacteria, mold, algae, and fungi. The water-based product is created exclusively with BPR-compliant active ingredients.

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