Metallurgy / Chemicals / Rubber & Plastics

Alphagary, along with a growing number of companies, is expanding its product range to include products based on sustainable raw materials. The company, a division of the Orbia Polymer Solutions business group, has launched the first new line of renewable SEBS thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds under the Evoprene brand.

The new ECO 1000 series of compounds are formulated using bio-based feedstocks and are designed for general-purpose applications in extrusion and molding. Laboratory testing of compounds containing 25% bio-based feedstocks demonstrated consistent mechanical properties (such as specific gravity, durometer and tensile strength), good heat resistance, flow characteristics and surface finish compared to conventionally formulated compounds Also consistent. The new compounds also show good colorability.

In addition to adding renewable-sourced compounds to its portfolio, the company is investing in new technologies to enable customers to implement their own sustainability initiatives and exploring ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of sustainable feedstocks. Row can be quantified.

John Jaddou, Alphagary’s global business development director, said: “Our approach is holistic – it’s not just formulated with bio-based feedstocks and recycled content. Orbia takes a strategic approach to sustainability. For Alphagary, Its clear goals include actions in its production facilities. These are just as important as the innovative products we offer."

Rick Correia, Global Operations Director at Alphagary, said: “Our investments in green energy contracts, upgrading equipment efficiency and recycling valuable resources like heat into our facilities all help reduce our carbon footprint and demonstrate our commitment to conservation A strong commitment to the environment.”