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AKRON, OHIO [20 September, 2006] - ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced a new
version of Santoprene™ thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) that complies with U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for food contact and bonds with
engineering thermoplastics (ETPs). The new grade is suitable for many types of
applications which come into contact with food and liquids including kitchen
utensils, cutlery, blenders and processing equipment, food storage containers,
small kitchen appliances such as toasters, kettles and microwaves, and caps,
seals and closures.
Santoprene TPV B100 is designed for excellent adhesion to acrylonitrile
butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate (PC), polystyrene (PS), acrylic (PMMA),
acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and
polyphenylene oxide (PPO)/PS blends using cold insert, two-shot injection or
extrusion molding. “There has been great interest expressed by our customers
from around the world for a food contact compliant grade,” said Seth Barron,
Santoprene products global strategic market manager, consumer. “We have now
completed the process so the product is FDA compliant. Santoprene TPV B100 is
well suited for food contact applications where designers, processors and OEMs
are looking to produce hard/soft material combinations without the need for
adhesives.”
Santoprene TPV B100 provides greater design flexibility and helps reduce the
number of manufacturing steps. Because it adheres directly to ETPs during
processing it can reduce the need for multiple-component assembly, improving
product development cycle times and lowering system costs.
Dishwasher and microwave safe, FDA compliant Santoprene TPV B100 is a soft,
non-hygroscopic elastomer which exhibits excellent surface appearance, a
durable soft-touch feel, excellent colorability and excellent processability.
About Santoprene™ specialty products
Santoprene™
specialty products, produced by affiliates of ExxonMobil Chemical, are
recyclable elastomers commonly used in appliance, automotive, consumer goods,
plumbing, and other applications. ExxonMobil Chemical’s Santoprene specialty
products are the global leader in engineered TPEs, materials with the
performance of rubber and the processing ease of plastic. Santoprene products
are part of a broad portfolio of elastomers from ExxonMobil Chemical providing
innovative elastomeric solutions combined with global support service in
material selection, design, processing, and supply chain management, plastics
technology, product quality and customer service with marketing operations in
more than 150 countries around the world. For more information visit
www.santoprene.com and
www.exxonmobilchemical.com.
Note to Editors:
1. Santoprene is a trademark of an Exxon Mobil
Corporation affiliate.
2. The term "ExxonMobil Chemical" refers collectively to some or all of the
companies affiliated with Exxon Mobil Corporation which have chemical
manufacturing and/or marketing operations around the world.
3. Further information on engineered thermoplastic elastomers and vulcanizates
can be obtained from www.santoprene.com
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