April 11, 2018 - The Lubrizol Engineered Polymers Group announces an extension of the shelf life of its Pearlstick(TM) thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) product portfolio for solventborne adhesives. In addition, the product portfolio has been further expanded. , Increased the number of products that meet the Oëko-tex® standard level requirements.
Pearlstick TPU series for solvent-based adhesives can be used in the textile, automotive, footwear and furniture industries and is available worldwide. The shelf life of these materials is now extended by up to 36 months (to be stored under controlled conditions) .
The recent technical achievements of adhesives technical specialists for Lubrizol specialty polymers also increase the number of Pearlstick TPU resins for solvent-based adhesives and comply with the Oëko-tex standard. The same applies for most hot-melt adhesives. HMA, solvent-free Pearlbond(TM) TPU resin. These products will meet the growing market demand for materials that have successfully passed tests and meet relevant regulatory requirements, such as the textile industry's Oëko-tex.
'As a market leader in TPU and TPU for adhesive applications, we continue to improve our polymers and product lines. In the area of adhesives, our focus is not just to find more environmentally friendly materials, or to increase thermoplasticity or Green strength, etc. ' Jane Li, Regional Director of Lubrizol Specialty Polymers Asia Pacific, said, 'It also includes extending the shelf life to improve the supply chain management of the entire value chain. With the development of process automation, the textile industry's viscosity Mixer applications are growing and the demand for multifunctional materials is also true. Our innovation efforts focus on these two aspects.