Synthetic rubber maker Arlanxeo has developed synthetic rubber compounds and thermoplastic vulcanisates ( TPVs ) that combine its Keltan bio - based Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer ( EPDM ) with green fillers , chemicals and materials to create an EPDM rubber with ethylene derived from sugarcane . The bio - based proportion of the material ranges from 50 % to 70 % and performs the same as conventional EPDMs , the company said . It is now seeking partners for the development of the bio - TPVs . Meanwhile , Arlanxeo has launched Levapren PXL ethylene vinyl acetate rubber for use in hoses , cables and wall panels .
Synthetic rubber maker Arlanxeo has developed thermoset rubber compounds and thermoplastic vulcanisates (TPVs) that combine its Keltan bio-based Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) with green fillers, plasticisers and thermoplastics to make an EPDM rubber with ethylene derived from sugarcane. The bio-based proportion of the material ranges from 50% to 70% and performs the same as conventional EPDMs, the company said. Arlanxeo is now seeking partners for the development of the bio-TPVs. Meanwhile, Arlanxeo has launched Levapren PXL ethylene vinyl acetate rubber for use in hoses, cables and floor coverings.