Oil Gels Oil gels, also called oleogels, are modified oils with highly versatile properties, offering endless possibilities for new uses and formulations in various applications. Oil gels can achieve high flexibility and transparency as a mixture of styrenic block copolymers (SBC) and oils. Our manufacturing capabilities allow for narrow molecular specification ranges during production, making…
Nonwovens Whether it is baby diapers that stretch with your child’s every movement or bandages that can withstand your daily routine, elastic nonwovens help make essential products fit and conform to your everyday needs. Kraton polymers deliver breakthrough advancements for melt spinning technology that enable elastic nonwoven fabrics to provide superior softness, bi-axial stretch, and…
Medical From the healthcare professionals working in hospitals to the patients who rely on their care, they all depend on safe, reliable medical equipment to save lives. For over 30 years, the medical industry has trusted Kraton to deliver high-performing enhanced rubber segment (ERS) and styrenic block copolymers (SBC) solutions to meet their stringent needs…
Elevating Beauty Through Innovation™ Kraton’s Ellamera™ products can be the genesis of beautiful outcomes. Our hydrogenated styrene/isoprene copolymers and hydrogenated styrene/butadiene copolymers are polymers for oil-based cosmetics that transform ingredients into beauty and cosmetic products that provide an exceptional sensory experience. Ellamera™ products are highly compatible with a wide range of oils and carriers, resulting…
Consumer Products Widely used for creating thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds across multiple consumer durable and disposable applications, Kraton Polymers have been designed to enhance the functionalities and performance of a broad range of end products and use cases. The unique composition of our block copolymers enables compounders to improve existing products, create new products and…
compounding Kraton offers a diverse range of high-performance polymers for polymer compounding, enhancing product durability, flexibility, and compatibility across various applications. Our innovative solutions empower manufacturers to develop superior thermoplastic elastomer compounds tailored to meet specific industry demands including automotive, medical, personal care, and a variety of consumer products. Features And Benefits Polymer Compounding Applications
COATINGS Many everyday products use pine-based performance coatings with Kraton materials to provide long-term protection for year-round quality. Our products offer high performance, hardness, gloss, color stability, and fast-drying properties, delivering excellent product consistency and long-lasting aesthetics. Our portfolio of performance chemicals offers biobased solutions that reduce carbon footprint and provide formulators and end users…
Kraton™ polymer families include D, G, A, and FG. As an innovator, Kraton designs polymers with performance-expanding properties to meet the challenging environments of new and existing markets. During the development cycle, polymers are designated with an MD before the number to denote this is in the design phase before commercialization. Markets Product Portfolio
Kraton™ G polymers are the strongest, most highly dilutive, and most compatible with polyolefins and mineral oils of all the styrenic thermoplastic block copolymers. Kraton™ G polymers are second-generation styrenic block copolymers with a hydrogenated midblock of styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene (SEBS) or styrene-ethylene/propylene-styrene (SEPS). They are intended for use where UV resistance, high service temperature, and processing…
Kraton™ A grades are hydrogenated block copolymers that offer improved tear strength and flow with isotropic properties. These grades provide better compatibility with more polar chemistries. Select grades are FDA compliant and USP Class VI. Potential Applications Benefits Product Portfolio
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