HYBRAR™
HYBRAR™ is a triblock co-polymer having polystyrene end blocks and a vinyl bonded rich poly-diene mid-block. Due to its peak tan delta near room temperature, HYBRAR™ exhibits high vibration damping and shock absorption properties.
HYBRAR™ products are available as durable hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated grades. Hydrogenated grades of HYBRAR™ have excellent miscibility with polypropylene resulting in excellent transparency and clarity when blended. Unlike PVC, products manufactured using HYBRAR™ do not need a plasticizer, which reduces the environmental impact of production. HYBRAR™ can be processed in a wide variety of forms, including films, tubes and injection molding.
SPECIAL PROPERTIES
- Excellent vibration damping at room temperature
- High affinity for polyolefins and styrene
- Good moldability
- Can be cross-linked like vulcanizable rubber
- Rubber like elasticity
- Hydrogenated grades give extremely high clarity when blended with polypropylene
- Very good heat and weather resistance
- Can be used in plasticizer free compounds
MAIN AREAS OF APPLICATION
- Sports equipment
- Acoustic components
- Electronic components
- Automotive components
- Film and sheet for food and medical packaging applications
- Adhesives, coatings and sealants
- Profile extrusion
- Injection molded components
- Floorcoverings
- Shoes
- Consumer goods
- Foamable sound damping sealants
- Medical tubing
GRADES
KURARAY EUROPE GMBH
Kuraray America Inc.