Huntsman adds Irogran CA117-200 to TPU line
US-based chemicals company Huntsman has added Irogran CA117-200 to its thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film and sheet portfolio. The new product is a high-performance, plasticiser-free, polyester-based TPU that enables faster processing of films with excellent adhesive properties.
Suitable for use with plastic, fabric and wooden substrates, Irogran CA117-200 has applications in the production of technical textiles, the manufacture of footwear and sports equipment, and in the automotive industry.
Film adhesives based on Irogran CA117-200 offer good chemical and heat resistance, and the non-tacky surface allows them to be used without the need for a carrier or release liner backing.
Jaci Grote, account manager USA at Huntsman, said: “Adding Irogran CA117-200 takes our offering to a new dimension. The product was developed following discussions with a customer that needed a solution with a far better melt index range. Competitor solutions just weren’t up to scratch.
“Using our understanding and knowhow we developed the product taking it from laboratory bench to application in just three months.”
The new product is manufactured at Huntsman’s Osnabrück production plant in Germany. It will be on display at Huntsman’s stand at plastics and rubber trade show K2013 when it opens on October 16 in Düsseldorf.
