10 July 2015
ABOUT Hydrogenated Styrenic Thermoplastic Elastomer SEBS
Thermoplastic elastomers
have elasticity approaching that of rubber
but are also easy to mold by thermoplastic processes.
SEBS is a type of hydrogenated elastomer.
It is used as a plastic modifier which imparts
various performance characteristics to plastics
in which it is blended.
SEBS is used as a modifier that enables polypropylene
to be made flexible while maintaining transparency, and
there are growing needs for flexible material
as a substitute for polyvinyl chloride,
especially in medical applications
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DETAILS
will increase annual production capacity for
hydrogenated styrenic thermoplastic elastomer (SEBS)*
by 30% at its Kawasaki Works in Kanagawa, Japan,
with start-up scheduled for June 2016.
The expansion of performance polymer operations
is a key element in the strategy of Asahi Kasei Chemicals
to develop as a high-earnings chemical company.
The company’s synthetic rubber and elastomer business
is positioned as a competitively superior area,
with proactive expansion focused on
high-function and high-value added products
SEBS is used as
* a modifier that enables polypropylene
to be made flexible while maintaining transparency, and
* there are growing needs for flexible material as
a substitute for polyvinyl chloride, especially in
medical applications.
Demand growth for this particular application
has been centered in Europe and China in recent years.
To meet growing demand, Asahi Kasei Chemicals
increased production capacity for SEBS at its Kawasaki Works
by 20% this spring.
As continued demand growth is forecasted,
the company decided to further increase production capacity by 30%.
Outline of the capacity expansion of SEBS
Location : Kawasaki Works of Asahi Kasei Chemicals
(Kanagawa, Japan)
Capacity : Increase by 30% per year
(following 20% increase completed this spring)
Start-up : June 2016 (Scheduled)
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