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AlwaysFree: INEOS Styrolution Introduces Range of New Sustainable ABS Specialty Solutions

Author: SSESSMENTS

  • Mechanically recycled “Novodur® ECO MR”
  • Bio-attributed “Novodur® ECO B”
  • Mechanically recycled “Novodur® ECO High Heat MR”

According to the company’s website news release on September 8, 2022, INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has announced the introduction of a comprehensive range of sustainable solutions for its specialty ABSproduct group Novodur®/ Novodur® High Heat addressing applications in a range of industries including automotive, electronics and household. The individual grades come with a significant product carbon footprint (PCF) saving of up to -71% as compared to the respective non-ECO product reference.

Mechanically recycled Novodur ECO MR

Like its non-ECO counterpart, the new Novodur ECO MR P2H-AT is a general purpose ABS grade providing high flowability, good stiffness and high gloss. The material is available with a 30%, 50% or 70% post-consumer mechanically recycled content (“PCR”). The product comes in various colours or in black and offers a PCF saving of up to 57%. A product for self-colouring is available as well.

Novodur ECO MR P2H-AT is currently under evaluation by various customers to become a material of choice for various household appliances.

Mass balance based bio-circular Novodur ECO B

With Novodur ECO P2MC B50 and Novodur ECO HD M203 FC B50, INEOS Styrolution offers two grades with 50% contribution of bio-attributed content. Both grades are available in various colours and as an NR (natural) option. PCF savings are up to -71%.

Novodur ECO P2MC B50 has been designed specifically for electroplating making it a material of choice for various sanitary and automotive appliances. Novodur ECO HD M203 FC B50 is an attractive offering also suitable for the medical industry.

Mechanically recycled Novodur ECO High Heat MR

The Novodur High Heat (HH) family of products includes all ABS products modified to allow thermally stressed components to meet stringent stability requirements. Today, three sustainable grades are introduced in this product group: Novodur ECO HH-106 MR30, Novodur ECO H605 MR30 and Novodur ECO H801 MR40. PCF saving is up to -28% and the recycled content is 30% and 40%, respectively.

The products, available in black, are targeting the automotive industry, but may be of interest in other industries as well.

Dr. Eike Jahnke, Vice President Specialties EMEA, says: “This announcement for sustainable ABS specialty solutions follows our earlier announcements on sustainable ASA, SAN, SMMA and SBC products. – It will not be the last such announcement. We will continue on our journey to deliver sustainable options for all our product groups.”

ABS: acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

All PCF data is assessed by an independent 3rd party.

Certified by Recyclass

PCR material: post-consumer recycled material

Certified by ISCC plus

Certified by Recyclass

Tags: AlwaysFree,English,Europe,Germany,Styrenics

Published on September 20, 2022 9:29 AM (GMT+8)
Last Updated on September 20, 2022 9:29 AM (GMT+8)