Bio-based TPE SEPTON™ BIO-series
SEPTON™ BIO-series is a unique hydrogenated styrene farnesene block copolymer (HSFC). Kuraray is the first and only manufacturer of bio-based HSBC materials on the market. As one of the leading suppliers of TPEs, Kuraray is responding to increasing industry demand for more sustainable materials that can significantly improve improve an end product's envi- ronmental footprint.
Features and benefits
Applications*
▪ Bio-based polymer with up to 80% bio content ▪ Lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional SEBS/SEEPS ▪ Excellent wet and dry grip performance ▪ Strong and stable adhesion force across a wide temperature range ▪ Good processability ▪ Good damping properties over a wide temperature range ▪ Low compression set, low permanent set ▪ Soft without plasticizer ▪ Enables adhesive applications with excellent removability and no residue
▪ Adhesives, coatings, sealants ▪ Compounding ▪ Consumer goods ▪ Electronics ▪ Industrial & construction ▪ Mobility ▪ Sporting goods & footwear ▪ 3D printing
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Up to 33% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions**
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HSBC SF902 SF903 SEPTON™ SEPTON™ BIO-series
* For certain applications, SEPTON™ BIO-series cannot be introduced due to raw material supply relations. Please contact our sales representatives.
**Assumptions & Limitations For detailed information on measure- ments, assumptions and limitations, please contact our sales representatives.
Principles & Frameworks ▪ Calculation principles & frameworks: ISO14040:2006 and ISO14044:2006 ▪ Lifecycle Inventory database: IDEA (Inventory Database for Environmental Analyses) version 2.3 ▪ LCIA model: IPCC AR5 100a
System Boundaries ▪ Cradle to gate ▪ Biogenic darbon absorption is included ▪ Incineration and transportation to customer sites are not included
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