Family | Applications | Features | Benefits |
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Kraton G SEBS Styrene-Ethylene/Butylene-Styrene |
Soft, strong handles and grips 2K overmolding for polyolefins Elastic films Multi-layer films for food and beverage Automotive interior and exterior Impact modifier for polyolefins |
High strength Highly dilutive Compatible with polyolefins and mineral oils Widest molecular weight range Low temperature impact FDA Compliant and USP Class VI |
Excellent UV, thermal and color stability Durable Low compression set Very good elasticity Improved compound flow |
Kraton G ERS Enhanced Rubber Segment Styrene-Ethylene/Butylene-Styrene |
Medical tubing Medical IV bags Food and beverage containers Drinking water systems |
Improved compatibility with PP Improved clarity with PP Improved flow Widest melt flow range Softer than conventional Kraton G FDA Compliant and USP Class VI |
Proven PVC alternative Ultra-clean and plasticizer-free Transparent overmolding Soft, elastic and good flow Suits most sterilization methods |
Kraton A Styrene-Ethylene/Butylene/Styrene-Styrene |
Wire and Cables 2K overmolding Consumer products |
Improved flow (isotropic properties) Compatibility with styrenics Improved tear strength Compatibility with natural and polar oils FDA Compliant and USP Class VI |
Highly transparent products Gels or thickens oils Enhanced filler loading Performance improvements Sound dampening |
Kraton FG Maleic Anhydride(MA)Functionalized Styrene-Ethylene/Butylene-Styrene |
Performance enhancement of engineering Thermoplastics Natural fiber composites Adhesives |
High MA content High thermal stability Impact improver Oil and bio-based materials compatibilizer Adhesion to polar substrates |
Tough products Ductile failure mode High processing temperature stability New material combinations |
Kraton G SEP(S) Styrene-Ethylene/Propylene-Styrene |
Cable gels Fiber optic cable |
Highly compatible with a wide range of oils Strong moisture resistance |
Gels or thickens oils Shear-thinning gels No oil separation |
Family | Applications | Features | Benefits |
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SIS Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene |
Pressure sensitive adhesives Elastic films Flexographic printing plates Hot melt adhesives |
High strength Lowest hardness of all SBCs Lowest viscosity of all SBCs Crosslinkable Excellent elasticity FDA compliant |
Easy thermoplastic processing Processed as melt or in solution Compatible with multiple tackifying chemistries Soft stretch and drape |
SBS Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene |
Asphalt modification (paving/roofing) Footwear Pressure sensitive adhesives Thermoformed clear rigid packaging Flexographic printing plates Hot melt adhesives Elastic films |
Wide hardness range Low viscosity Crosslinkable Exceptional cohesive strength Elasticity FDA compliant |
Superior resistance to asphalt rutting, cracking Processed as melt or in solution High strength |
SIBS Styrene-Isoprene/Butadiene-Styrene |
Pressure sensitive adhesives Hot melt adhesives Thermoformed clear rigid packaging |
Unique midblock structure Transparency Sprayability Low temperature tack Cross-linkable reinforcements FDA compliant |
Allows for better hot melt stability Formulating latitude Processed as melt or in solution |