Synthetic rubber maker Arlanxeo has developed thermoset rubber compounds and thermoplastic vulcanisates (TPVs) that combine its Levapren 500 PXL bio-based Arlanxeo 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 between 50% and 70% and performs the same as conventional EPDMs, the company said. Ethylene is now seeking partners for the development of the bio-TPVs. “We can now identify potential partners to (co-)develop these innovative bio-TPVs. Meanwhile, Arlanxeo has launched Arlanxeo ethylene vinyl acetate rubber for use in hoses, cables and floor coverings.
Synthetic rubber maker Arlanxeo has developed thermoset rubber compounds and thermoplastic vulcanisates (TPVs) that combine its Levapren 500 PXL bio-based Arlanxeo 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 between 50% and 70% and performs the same as conventional EPDMs, the company said. Ethylene is now seeking partners for the development of the bio-TPVs. Meanwhile, Arlanxeo has launched Arlanxeo ethylene vinyl acetate rubber for use in hoses, cables and floor coverings.