Welcome to the K 2016

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4/16tradetrends TRADE FAIR SPECIAL

19–26 October Düsseldorf

Please visit us:

Hall 8b/H29

Welcome to the K 20162016 is another year of the K! From 19-26 October, the leading international trade show for plastics and rubber will be ope-ning its doors in Düsseldorf and inviting the world to experience a wide-ranging exhibition. With over 3,000 exhibitors, the K will serve as an ideal business and contact platform for discovering key stimuli and making trend-setting deci-sions. This is where industry representa-tives will be presenting everything they can offer: from the latest in technology to groundbreaking innovations and visionary developments. Naturally, The NRC Group will be attending again this year, sharing its stand in Hall 8B with a number of other co-exhibitors.

At the K, The NRC Group will be emphasizing its role as an innovative growth partner and underscoring this at the new exhibition stand both visually and conceptually. The slogan “LET IT GROW” will summarize what the group promises and provides to both customers and suppliers alike. Oliver Pyrlik, General Manager of Plastics & Additives at Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH, explains the trade fair motto: “We don’t just generate growth geographically – by setting up additi-onal subsidiaries in Turkey, for instance. As a strong sales and marketing organization with near complete distribution coverage based on the “local-best“ principle, we also grow our relationships with suppliers to a significant degree.”

The NRC Group’s customers are especially thrilled by its broad-based portfolio of strong and complementary brand-name and proprietary products, along with the high-level technical expertise and customized services provided. It’s not only new products that co-exhibitors Francesco Franceschetti Elastomeri, Heroflon, Calumet, Nyacol and Perstorp promise – the thorough cross-linking of The NRC Group’s business divisions on one exhibition stand is also innovative. “The business divisions that deal with plastics, elastomers and additives are interlocked more strongly than ever in order to work more effectively with customers and together generate growth,” says Dr. Pyrlik. “Having close

proximity, a tight network and a consequently optimized exchange of information drives inno-vation. That profits customers and suppliers at the same time.”

Nico Vossers, Business Manager of Thermo-plastics at Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH con-tinues: “For us, innovation also means indivi-dualizing products together with our partners and adapting them to fit the specific needs of customers. This is also and especially true for TPEs – it’s a type of expertise that our partners value highly.”

For the fair, a full overview of the products that can be used specifically in the medical and pharmaceutical industries – e.g. in order to meet the stringent requirements on appro-

priate plastic packaging – will be compiled. “Our specific aim is to reach the customers that supply these industries so that they can gain an optimal overview of the products we carry that have these performance characteristics,” remarks Christian Schur, Business Manager of Polymer Additives, of the team’s goals. Ralf Meier, Business Ma-nager of Flame Retardants, also explains the approach: “By bundling suppliers and raw materials into useful and complementary packages, we offer our customers true added value – and our suppliers additional sales opportu-nities. Particularly in flame retardants, this means a real compe titive advantage.”

From left: Ralf Meier, Dr. Oliver Pyrlik, Christian Schur and Nico R. Vossers.

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P L A S T I C S & A D D I T I V E S

IRFRAN®, MARFRAN®

Thermoplastic elastomers for technical applications MARFRAN® and IRFRAN® are trade names for thermoplastic elastomers from Francesco Franceschetti Elastomeri (FFE). The Italian manufacturer will be presenting these products as well as others to visitors of the K 2016 at The NRC Group’s exhibition stand.

The portfolios of both FFE brands MARFRAN® and IRFRAN® currently comprise the following product groups:

MARFRAN® B and C: SBS-based compounds with polyolefins or styrene thermoplasticsMARFRAN® E:SBS-based compounds with polypropylene, polyethylene, EVA copolymers, etc.MARFRAN®:SBS-based Shore D compounds with various polyolefinsIRFRAN®:SBS-based Shore D compounds with improved low-tempe-rature impact strength (as compared to MARFRAN®)

Special attention should be given here to the MARFRAN® E range, which consists of different product lines and offers processers as well as users a variety of possibilities. MARFRAN® E is usually recommended for injection molding and extrusion, and 2K injection molding and blow-molding processes can also be utilized with certain select product lines. In addition, FFE is always pleased to consult with customers interested in making customized adjustments.

The table on the right provides an overview of the most important MARFRAN® E product lines.

In response to requests and spurred on by its own ideas, FFE continues to develop its existing range of products and create completely new compounds in order to satisfy the needs of the market and its customers. As an innovative growth partner, The NRC Group is pleased to provide both support and advice to FFE.

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Distributed in Germany, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.

Product lines Properties

MARFRAN® E GStandard compounds, unfilled (G1), filled (G2, G3), easy flowing if desired (FG) and with mold release (RLS)

MARFRAN® E KKTransparent compounds, easy flowing if desired (FKK) ) and with mold release (RLS)

MARFRAN® E KPA Transparent, oil-free compounds

MARFRAN® E LF Reduced-emission (low fogging) compounds

MARFRAN® E DRWTransparent compounds for applications in the field of drinking water, with (HC) and without oil (OF)

MARFRAN® E M

Compounds with low compression set, unfilled (M1, M1E), filled (M2, M2E, M3, M3E), with mold release if desired (RLS)

MARFRAN® E A2

Adhesion-modified compounds for 2K injection molding with ABS, PC, PC/ ABS, PMMA, SAN and ASA; also for foodstuff applications (A2F)

MARFRAN® E TPAAdhesion-modified compounds for 2K injection molding with PA 6 and PA66, unfilled (TPA1), filled (TPA2, TPA3)

MARFRAN® E EH Oil-free compounds for 2K injection molding with various polyethylenes (VLDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE)

MARFRAN® E DCompounds for underwater applications, 2K with PP (DP) and EVA (DV2)

30 years of passion for thermoplastic elastomersInnovation and quality products: Francesco Franceschetti Elastomeri (FFE) is a key player that fulfils an integral role in the plastics industry. Since 2013, the NRC Group has partnered with the

Italian manufacturer that today is one of the leading international suppliers of TPE / TPO compounds. FFE supplies numerous industries that include automotive and sporting goods, domestic and consumer products, household and medical.

MARFRAN®, MARFRAN.MED® and IRFRAN® are brand names that stand for quality and versatility in the field of thermoplastics. Developed by FFE, both series are in high demand for medical and industrial applications – despite FFE’s original focus having been on other very different areas.

At the time it was founded in 1987 as Valerio Franceschetti Elastomeri SpA, the company specialized in the production and marketing of SBS compounds for shoes. Seven years

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later, the portfolio was expanded to include SEBS products for all different types of sports applications.

The concept of the founder proved to be a success: in 2002, Valerio Franceschetti Elastomeri recorded impressive sales growth. New markets outside Italy opened up and the com-pany continued to develop steadily. Two years later, the Italian manufacturer became part of the British Vita Group. This provided another good boost to business – especially internationally.

In 2010, Francesco Franceschetti Elastomeri srl was born as the result of a management buyout and the product focus shifted: with MARFRAN® and IRFRAN®, FFE now has two brands in its portfolio that are in high demand in the plastics industry.

Four years after the company’s renaming, FFE launched their MARFRAN.MED range of medical products. This line stands out for the innovative and high-performance products it provides for the medical and healthcare sector.

Constant progress: FFE’s R&D department continues to develop new medical compounds, improve the technical characteristics of its existing products and showcase inno-vations. The close collaboration within FFE’s team of about 30 staff allows for a visible and creative exchange that pro-motes innovation.

All FFE’s products can be processed in various ways, e.g. injection molding (including 2K injection molding), extru-sion or blow molding. FFE is also known and appreciated for its ability to customize and color their MARFRAN® and MARFRAN.MED® products as desired. The company guarantees comprehensive advice to achieve perfect use, taking into account the special requirements for each specific application.

As a partner to The NRC Group, Francesco Franceschetti Elastomeri will be co-exhibiting at the K 2016 fair and presenting its successful range of products and innovations.

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NYACOL®, NyaChar

NYACOL®: particle technology at its finestNYACOL® Nano Technologies, Inc., a long-term partner of The NRC Group that will be co-exhibiting at the K 2016 trade fair, is a privately-held specialty chemicals company focused on the development

and production of sub-200 nm metal oxides and mixed metal oxides as dispersions, powders and polymer concentrates.

NYACOL® Nano Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1969 in Ashland, Massachusetts (USA). The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified and has a portfolio of flame-retardants that contains the following products:

• Antimony pentoxide (APO) synergists, which are for use in halogen FR systems. The range includes colloidal dis-persions for coatings and adhesives as well as powders for thermoplastic and thermoset resin systems.

• Boehmite alumina, a high temperature endothermic FR additive and a drip suppressant additive for certain engi-neering plastics.

• NyaChar, a white and halogen-free intumescent system for coatings and foam applications.

In addition to the large selection of flame-retardants, NYACOL® also produces a variety of inorganic infrared and UV absorbers as well as transparent antiblocking additives. For further information, visit our booth in Hall 8B at the K 2016 or contact The NRC Group directly.

Distribution in Germany, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Turkey and Hungary.

Distributed in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Heromelt®

New product line of high-performance thermoplastic polymers

Heroflon and The NRC Group will be presenting a full new range of high-performance polymers at the upcoming K 2016 fair.

Just in time for the K 2016, Heroflon and The NRC Group are proud to introduce Heromelt®, a new line of high- performance polymers that includes:

• Heromelt® FP Fluorothermoplastics (FEP, PFA, ETFE, etc.)• Heromelt® FP Peek Special Blends• Heromelt® Colour Fluoro-Masterbatches

Heroflon has long-term experience and expertise in creating customized PTFE-based products and formula-tions. Its unique technical capabilities have earned Heroflon an excellent reputation in the market, supplying customers around the globe in a wide variety of business fields that range from the automotive and aerospace indus-tries to hydraulic and mechanical systems and chemical production plants.

Through Heroflon’s know-how and several months of focused research and development, the new range of special thermoplastic compounds called Heromelt® FP (where “F” stands for “Fluorothermoplastics” and “P” for PEEK blends) emerged. These products are particularly suitable for specific and high-tech, heavy-duty applications.

The range is compatible with a large variety of organic fillers, allowing customers to create an ideal formulation that also fulfills the needs of their applications in terms of cost, properties and sustainability.

Heroflon believes that the company’s success of the last 30 years is the result of strong organization, as well as the team of highly-skilled professionals that was brought

to gether to meet one single target: to guarantee customers the most fitting solution for their specific requirements.

Heroflon gives special thanks to longstanding partner NRC for its contribution to Heroflon’s growth and looks forward to continuing this success in the future.

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For many years, Francesco Franceschetti Elastomeri s.r.l. (FFE) has placed its trust in The NRC Group as a reliable distribution partner. The leading manufacturer of SEBS-based TPE compounds for

the medical and pharmaceutical industries has produced a number of impressive innovations over the past years that have always met the latest standards.

With its new and automated production system in an ISO 13485-certified, ISO 7 cleanroom (class 10000) and careful selection of raw materials, controlled processes and dedi-cated staff, FFE meets all the requirements of the medical and pharmaceutical industries:

• MARFRAN.MED® is produced in strict accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 guidelines (norm for medical device manufacture)

• Each MARFRAN.MED® compound is tested for biocom-patibility and certified according to ISO 10993 and USP Class VI standards

• FFE also tests all compounds with regard to the Europe-an Pharmacopoeia (8th Edition, 2014)

The MARFRAN.MED® range is suitable for widespread use in the manufacture of countless semi-finished products for the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Three product lines in particular meet with strong customer interest:

MARFRAN.MED® AU, MARFRAN.MED® HTRE, MARFRAN.MED® SM1

Top-notch standards and innovative products for the medical field

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Distributed in Germany, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.

MARFRAN.MED® AUA new and patented SEBS-based compound series contai-ning usnic acid. This is a naturally anti-microbial substance that has potent antibiotic effects on Gram-positive bacteria.

MARFRAN.MED® SM1This series of compounds, with improved compression set properties and good resistance at higher temperatures, has achieved excellent results in medical devices – parti-cularly in extrusion applications. Tubes produced with MARFRAN.MED® SM1 can be sterilized in autoclaves (30 minutes at 121 °C; 10 minutes at 134 °C).

MARFRAN.MED® HTREThis series of compounds was specifically developed and designed for extrusion applications that require a high degree of transparency. It is a good alternative to PVC.

FFE’s research and development team is always ready to provide customers with additional information and techni-cal support. Existing products can be optimized and new products can be developed upon request and in collabo-ration with FFE. In its laboratories, FFE also develops new compounds with which to satisfy the future needs of cus-tomers and the market. Having innovative solutions makes Francesco Franceschetti Elastomeri a reliable partner for the development of new products for medical devices.

Product name Brand name Color Inj./Extr. Pharma/Health Care

PP-PPM H250 Aceso® transparent Inj. Pharmaceutical

PP-PPM H350 Aceso® transparent Inj. Pharmaceutical

PP-PPM R020 Aceso® transparent Inj./Extr. Pharmaceutical

PP-PPM R021 Aceso® transparent Inj./Extr. Pharmaceutical

PP-MR10MM0 Aceso Lumicene® transparent Inj. Pharmaceutical

PP-MR10MX0 Aceso Lumicene® transparent Inj. Health Care

PP-MR30MC2 Lumicene® transparent Inj. Health Care



HDPE-PEM519 Aceso® natural Extr. Pharmaceutical

HDPE-5502 R3 Aceso® natural Extr. Pharmaceutical

LDPE-PEM2408 Aceso® natural Extr. Pharmaceutical

LDPE-PEM2420 Aceso® natural Inj./Extr. Pharmaceutical

LDPE-PEM2440 Aceso® natural Inj. Pharmaceutical

LDPE-PEM1870 Aceso® natural Inj. Pharmaceutical

PS-1160 Crystal transparent Inj./Extr. Health Care

PS-1340 Crystal transparent Inj. Health Care

PS-1540 Crystal transparent Inj. Health Care

PS-7240 IMPACT natural Inj. Health Care

ABS Resins Toyolac® transparent Inj. Pharmaceutical

TPE-S-HTRE MARFRAN.MED® natural Extr. Pharmaceutical

TPE-S-TR MARFRAN.MED® natural Extr. Pharmaceutical

TPE-S-M MARFRAN.MED® natural Extr. Pharmaceutical

TPE-S-SM1 MARFRAN.MED® natural Extr. Pharmaceutical

TPS-S-HTR MARFRAN.MED® natural Inj. Pharmaceutical

TPE-S-TR LV MARFRAN.MED® natural Inj. Pharmaceutical

TPE-S-ST MARFRAN.MED® natural Inj. Pharmaceutical

TPE-S-LV MARFRAN.MED® natural Inj. Pharmaceutical

TPS-S-HE MARFRAN.MED® natural Inj. Pharmaceutical

TPE-U -70A -80D Polyether based TPU natural Inj./Extr. Pharmaceutical

LSR-several Silopren transparent Inj. Health Care

LSR-several Silopren natural Inj./Extr. Health Care

Well-positioned in medicine and health care

An increasing number of The NRC Group’s part-ners and suppliers

are becoming more active in medicine and healthcare, offering a wide array of solu-tions within this sector.

Pharmaceuticals as a whole con-stitute an important and fast-growing branch of industry. This is an area in which The NRC Group can look back on many years of experience in the sale of raw materials for medical applications, yet still our sales force remains committed to further increasing its know-how and expanding the company’s pro-duct portfolio. With the support of its partners, The NRC Group is able to maintain an excellent level of competence as a distributor in this field.

Also with its suppliers, The NRC Group offers a large selection of materials and technical advice with which to support prospective customers with the development and creation of innovations in medical technology. The products offered are fully documented with the assurance of long-term and reliable availability. Medical plastics are used to make solution containers, medical devices and disposable items such as syringes, bandages, tubes and the like – the most common applications are found within injection molding and extrusion.

The standard grades of the materials available can be purchased in both transparent and natural colors, making them ideally suited for use in any medical application. For several applications, however, certain specific qualities are essential. Thanks to The NRC Group’s comprehensive portfolio, even customized solutions such as adhesion-modified compounds in TPE are easy to achieve. To provide a good overview of all the solutions it can offer, The NRC Group has put together a flyer of the products it carries for the medical and healthcare industry. These will be distributed at our exhibition stand (Hall 8b, Booth H29), and a brief preview can be seen here in the featured table. While these products are available primarily in Germany, The NRC Group also supplies them to other countries to some extent. Our sales team will be pleased to provide advice and assistance.

Distributed mostly in Germany.

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The NRC Group’s partner Honeywell is offering a broad range of lubricant solutions for chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) compounders and manufacturers. Honeywell’s extensive portfolio

allows customers to create the right mix of raw materials to enhance compound processing performance or reduce cost by developing in-house compounds that can produce quality CPVC products.

Among single ingredients, Honeywell’s A-C 617 (polyethy-lene homopolymer), A-C 316A (high density oxidized poly-ethylene homopolymer) and A-C 629 (oxidized polyethylene homopolymer) have been successful in optimizing CPVC extrusion processes worldwide. The availability of single ingredient solutions offers customers great flexibility and control when developing effective CPVC compounds.

For those customers seeking a full lubricant package, Honeywell’s experienced technical team has applied its extensive PVC and CPVC manufacturing experience to deliver a lubricant package that meets industry standards while reducing the extra costs associated with single ingredient purchasing.

Honeywell’s HPL 3068 helps to produce a heat-stable and easy-to-process CPVC compound. The chart here demons-trates the heat stability of a compound made using HPL 3068 versus a commercial compound with potential savings by reducing the use of a stabilizer.

A-C 617 A, A-C 629 A, HPL 3068

New lubrication system for PVC applications

Distributed in Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Croatia, the Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Norway, Austria, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary.

With this package from Honeywell, The NRC Group is able to offer a complete product that affords compounders and CPVC pipe manufacturers excellent metal release, better processability and improved output. With fewer quality issues, less money is lost due to scrap and more money is saved by improved yield rate. Honeywell’s lubricant package helps CPVC compounders and pipe producers achieve optimum processability, improved yield rate, and maximum throughput in CPVC extruded and injection molding applications.

“Whether single ingredients or full lubricant packages, Honeywell is proud to offer our customers a complete range of solutions. Our experienced and dedicated tech-nology team will work diligently to ensure that customers’ needs are being met,” commented Yan Kublo, Honeywell’s Global Marketing Manager for Plastics.

The ICG Specialty Group is a global supplier of polymer additives

whose proprietary OMNISTAB brand is known and highly regarded around the world. Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH manages distribution in the German market for the fast-growing company, which entered the production business in July of this year.

OMNISTAB AN®, OMNISTAB LS® 622, OMNISTAB LS® 944, OMNISTAB UV® 1577

Production of its own: ICG Specialty Group expands portfolio

As of mid-2016, the ICG Specialty Group can also be called a manufacturer: collaborating with DELTACHEM Co., Ltd. and Tanshang Longquan Chemical Auxiliary Co., Ltd. in China led to the production of light stabilizers and anti-oxidants. DELTACHEM is the only ICG subsidiary in Asia and has come to specialize above all in providing profes-sional solutions in the polymer additives field. Tanshang Longquan, by contrast, is among the most successful sup-pliers of HALS products (hindered amine light stabilizers).

The newly developed product ranges are called OMNISTAB LS®, OMNISTAB UV® and OMNISTAB AN®, and the current focus is on the production of OMNISTAB LS® 622 and LS® 944. For the latter two, an annual total of 3000 tons per product per year should be produced. In addition, ICG has come out with a new product line: tolu-ene-free OMNISTAB UV® 1577, now joining ICG’s portfolio of UV triazines.

With their investment of 20 million US dollars in production, the ICG Group is committed to providing an even larger variety of professional solutions and quality products for the future.

The portfolio of new, soon-to-be self-produced light stabilizers and antioxidants includes the following products:

• OMNISTAB LS 944

• OMNISTAB LS 622

• OMNISTAB LS B 783

• OMNISTAB LS 119

• OMNISTAB UV 3346

• OMNISTAB UV 4050

• OMNISTAB UV HA-8800

• OMNISTAB AN 565

• OMNISTAB AN 412S

• OMNISTAB AN 1520

• OMNISTAB AN 1425

Distributed in Germany.

Dynamic Stability

Raw Material A B Commercial Compound

CPVC 100 100

L. M. MBS 4 4

CaC03 1Micron 1 1

Ti02 3 3

Metal Deactivator 0.3 0.3

HPL-3068 2.8 2.8

Stab High SN 2 2.6

Brabender Data: Bowl Temp 200 °C, 60 RPM, Charge 70 g

Fusion Times secs 48 58 54

Fusion Torque m-gms 3753 3774 3915

Time to X-link secs 674 832 450

Temp @ X-link onset C 222 221 225

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Stability Time

2.6 CommercialCompoundStabilizer phr

Reduced use of stabilizer

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One-stop shopping! To process PVC materials, you need heat stabilizers – and The NRC Group has a selection of outstanding options in its portfolio with the THERMOLITE™ and ADVASTAB™ product lines from PMC Organometallix.

THERMOLITE™ and ADVASTAB™ are heat stabilizers that have been specially developed for the PVC market and can be used in both rigid and soft PVC processing applications, e.g. extruded panels, blow-molded bottles, rolled or pressed sheets and/or in injection molding. The entire range of stabilizers has also been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in food packaging.

ADVALUBE™, ADVASTAB™, ADVAWAX™, THERMOLITE™

Heat stabilizers for all PVC materials

Also with the PVC market in mind, PMC Orga-nometallix offers high-performance lubricants: ADVALUBE™ and ADVAWAX™. Both of these product ranges include lubricants based on esters, amides and paraffin waxes. Ester-based ADVALUBE™ serves as an internal and external lubricant designed for rigid PVC applications, extrusion, calendered film and sheet and blow molding. ADVAWAX™ is available as either a synthetic or paraffin wax and enhances e.g. performance in extrusion or injection molding.

Distributed in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

THERMOLITE™ Octyltin heat stabilizers

DOT %

MOT %

Tin %

T890F Industry Standard 67–76 24–33 14.3–16.1

T890F LV Low volatility 67–76 24–33 14.3–16.1

T892WF High MOT 40 60 13.7–14.8

T895 MOT <0,3 >94 13.4–14.1

ADVASTAB™ Methyltin heat stabilizers Tin%

TM404ER Low volatility 19.1

TM181FS Industrial standard 19.0

TM3412 Pipe and foam extrusion 8.8–9.6

With its KOPEL® line, KOLON PLASTICS is offering a range of thermoplastic copolyester elastomers (TPE-E) that can be used to create a variety of solutions. Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH is an active supporter and distributor of these products.

KOPEL®

Versatile range of TPE-E products

KOLON PLASTICS, established in March of 1996 and part of the KOLON CORPORATION, is a Korean manufacturer of engineering plastics. Over the years, the company has expanded its product portfolio to include ten different product lines. In 2015, KOLON PLASTICS listed a turn-over of $220 million (roughly €199 million) and now has an annual production capacity that totals 270,000 tons. KOPEL® as a product line is a range of thermoplastic copolyester elastomers (TPE-E) that is divided into three different product families:• general grades • UM grades (upper molecular weight)• HR grades (high resilience)

In addition to these products made by polymerization, KOLON also offers several compounded varieties. These include:• KOLON airbag cover grades • blow molding grades • monofilament grades

KOPEL® products feature:• good processability and recycling performance• excellent flexibility at low temperatures• good weather resistance• high temperature resistance• good chemical resistance• solid fatigue resistance• non-toxicity These products can be used for a wide range of applica-tions and in a number of different fields, e.g.:• automotive interior/ exterior parts • medical and healthcare• household• industrial• electro/electronics• compounding

KOPEL® KP3328, a new development in the range, is a product with a low modulus and Shore hardness of 28D. Distributed in Germany.

It contains no toxic or hazardous materials and can be processed using conventional methods such as injection molding and extrusion. Among other potential applica-tions, the product is very well suited to the manufacture of artificial leather.

The Polymer Additives depart-ment at Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH has a new wax additive

in its portfolio that is highly effective on nuclea-tion in engineering plastics.

NORD-MIN® AB 1910

Developed together with Honeywell: new nucleating agents for engineering plastics

Distributed worldwide by The NRC Group.

Developed by Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH technicians in cooperation with longstanding partner Honeywell, the newly developed product is known as NORD-MIN® AB 1910 and is a blend of different functionalized waxes that greatly accelerate nucleation. This effect can facilitate significant improvements in the processing of engineering plastics as well as processing cycles and the properties of finished components.

For technical de-tails, measurement results and advice concer-ning possible applications, feel free to contact the The NRC Group’s team of experts at any time.

Properties Nitril R/b

TPE

Styrene Olefin Ur - ethane Ester

Softness •••• ••• •• •• •••

Low temp. softness ••• •••• ••• ••• ••••

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Mechanical strength • • • •••• ••••

Flexural strength •• ••• • •• ••••

Heat resistance ••• • •• •• ••••

Low temp. durability • •••• ••• •••• ••••

UV-resistance • • ••• •• •••

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Coloring property •• • • •••• ••••

Injection adaptability • •• •• ••• ••••

Extrusion adaptability •• ••• • •• •••

•••• = excellent ••• = good •• = general • = poor

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For several years now, Japanese manufacturer Asahi Kasei has successfully been producing TENAC™ POM homopolymers as well as POM copolymer TENAC™-C. These versatile all-rounders are distri-buted by The NRC Group.

TENAC™ POM homopolymers are characterized primarily by very good sliding properties and outstanding wear resis-tance as well as a high mechanical load-bearing capacity and toughness. These diverse attributes make TENAC™ POM homopolymers suitable for use among a range of different industries.

By far the largest field of application for these homopoly-mers is for gear wheels and worm wheels, as well as many gear and sliding elements that can be found in the drives for windshield wipers, window regulators, seat adjustors or the door locking systems of motor vehicles. There is also a wide range of building components in the furniture and logistics sectors that require toughness, stiffness and good sliding characteristics – for instance track rollers, slide rails, conveyor chains or bearing elements.

TENAC™ POM homopolymers and copolymers

Versatile and powerful performers

Distributed in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.

TENAC™ products

Product class Standard High viscosity

UV Optimized sliding

Low emissions

Glass fiber reinforced

Conduc-tive

Food contactEU 10/2013 and FDA

Tenac™ homopolymer

4010406050107010

MG21020103010

3013 A4013 A5013 A

FS 401LA 543LM 511LT 200LT 802LS 701

Z 3010Z 4060

GA 510GA 520GN 705

Tenac-C™ high performancecopolymer

HC 350HC 550HC 750

ZH 450ZH 760

HC490*HC590

Tenac-C™ copolymer

4520552075208520

3510 3513451345637513

LD 755 LV 450LZ 350LZ 750

Z3510Z3513Z4520Z4513ZLV 40

G 455SG 457SG 455XG 457X

TFC 77TFC 84EF 450EF 850

EX3524590*7590*

(X=optimized sliding) *also drinking water

As of now, Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH (NRC) is also distributing the Rabitle® FP-100 product range of Japanese manufacturer FUSHIMI Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. throughout Germany. FUSHIMI has decided for and entrusted NRC with the distribution and marketing of its products in Germany.

Rabitle® FP-100, Rabitle® FP-110, Rabitle® FP-110T

“Green” flame-retardant products from FUSHIMI

FUSHIMI’s Rabitle® FP-100 line is the perfect supple-ment to the already successfully established portfolio of flame-retardant products that Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH carries. FP-100 itself is a halogen-free cyclophenoxyphos-phazene with a stable structure, fulfilling all of the present and vitally important environmental criteria. This allows the range to be categorized among “green” flame-retardant products.

The FP-100 range is already registered for use in several different countries and is currently being considered for inclusion on the TCO Certified Accepted Substances List by the GreenScreen® for Safer Chemicals authorities.

As shown in the diagram, the Rabitle® FP-100 line is a mixture

containing various proportions of cyclophenoxyphosphazenes.

The ratio of this mixture – consisting of trimers and hexa-

mers – is a proprietary development. The phosphorous and

cyclophenoxyphosphazene

n: ≥3


PBT PC PC/ABS Epoxidharz

approximately 3% synergistic 0.5–1.0 % approximately 12%depending on ABS ratio 12–15 %

UL 94 V-0; 0.8 mm UL 94 V-0; 0.8 mm UL 94 V-0; 0.8 mm FAR classification

Usual dosages of Rabitle® FP-110/110T in thermoplastic and/or thermosetting resin.

nitrogen content (13.4 and 6 percent, respectively) is higher

than average when compared to other flame retardants.

The series comprises FP-100, FP-110 and FP-110T, each of

which are used as flame retardants for thermoplastic and

thermosetting granulates, e.g. in PBT, PET, PC, PC/ABS,

PPE, PUR or epoxy resin. In PBT, FP-110/110T is an effective

synergist with which to improve mechanical properties when

combined with metal phosphinates. The enhanced hydro lysis

stability of the product range allows for good mechanical

properties and will in no way negatively affect the electrical

parameters of final products.

The ratio of cyclophenoxyphosphazenes is shown to lose 5%

of its weight at temperatures over 340 °C and have a melting

point of approximately 110 °C. Due to these parameters,

the processing window can be set to balanced values. The

low melting point of Rabitle® FP-110 and 110T facilitates

optimal processing and dispersion in thermoplastic resins.

Both can be easily mixed with other additives and in notably low

required dosages.

Compared to POM homopolymers, POM copolymers offer improved chemical resistance to fuels, acids, alkaline solutions and hot water. They are therefore especially well-suited for use in fuel systems – for instance in produ-cing pump parts, check valves or tank caps. They can also be used to manufacture household items such as auto-matic coffee machines, cooling appliances, dishwashers and washing machines.

A few years ago, Asahi Kasei developed the Z-Series for vehicle interiors to accommodate the demand of car manufacturers for lower formaldehyde content. These products keep within the limits of 10 mg/kg to 2 mg/kg set by VDA 275.

Alongside the products described above, The NRC Group also distributes other types of TENAC™ POM with the following additional characteristics: electrically conductive, mineral-reinforced, carbon fiber-reinforced, elastomer, metalized and suitable for food contact (FDA-approved).

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A true tale of achievement: within 15 years, masterbatch manufacturer Astropol has managed to create new and emerging markets from within a niche market, found a subsidiary for the PVC sector and doubled both in terms of size and turnover. The NRC Group supports the growing company and distributes its products in Europe.

Color masterbatches

Astropol: ambition leads to success

After taking its first steps towards success, Astropol’s development has continued unabated: from its base in Hindley Green in Lancashire (UK), the company that produces color masterbatches using unique polymer dispersion methods for PVC made further investments which increased its production output significantly. This covered the domestic markets better while also increasing export numbers. The acquisition of new machines and

facilities, in addition to the recruitment of new staff, has allowed the company’s product range to be expanded as well as additional services to be integrated for the PVC market and beyond. Alongside the usual PVC pipes and cables, Astropol products are also being used in the uPVC construction industry – particularly for window profiles or extruded and molded products.

Distributed in Germany, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland.

Astropol’s new manufacturing facility has doubled the size of its production site, which now amounts to 1,200 square meters. This new construction also presented Astropol with an opportunity to meet increasingly stringent environ-mental demands. A structurally modified drainage system represents just one of their eco-friendly changes.

Machine capacity became a target for further investment: with another new high-speed MTI mixer/cooler, produc-tion rose by a solid 50%. In addition, three extruders (one rotating in opposite directions, the other two rotating in the same) are now providing a 100% increase in extrusion levels.

In order to improve customer service as well as technical competence, Astropol created two new senior positions in production management and technical sales, both of which have been filled with personnel with in-depth experience of the production process and masterbatch marketplace, respectively. Their total work force currently amounts to 20 staff members.

Not only Astropol benefits from its efforts: since the selec-tion and available quantity of the British company’s mate-rials is constantly on the rise, The NRC Group can also take its distribution further.

Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH distributes DONACARBO carbon fibers from ASK CHEMICALS GmbH. These are especially conductive, with short fiber lengths that make them popular and easy to incorporate in plastic matrixes.

DONACARBO S-241®, DONACARBO S-247®, DONACARBO SG-241®, DONACARBO SG-249®

Antistatic plastics with a wide range of conductivity

Unlike PAN carbon fibers, isotropic carbon fibers derived from coal tar pitch exhibit only limited strength and are therefore rarely – if ever – added to plastics to increase rigidity.

The anisotropic DONACARBO fibers from ASK CHEMICALS GmbH, pro-duced by Osaka Gas Chemicals, by contrast show a broad range of con-ductivity properties in plastic com-pounds, meaning that plastics used in the coverings or functional parts of electrical appliances can be manufactured with antistatic qualities. The anisotropic structure of the fibers causes a lower coefficient of friction, reducing the frictional resistance of finished plastics but thereby increasing abrasion resistance significantly. It also improves the shrink resistance and chemical stability of plastic compounds, and short fiber lengths make it simple to incorporate DONACARBO fibers into plastic matrixes.

An added plus are the low dosage requirements which allow for a number of colors to be achieved: the carbonated DONACARBO fibers are available in fiber lengths ranging from 130 micrometers (DONACARBO S-241®) to 1.70 millimeters (DONACARBO S-247®), with a diameter of 13 micrometers. Their electrical resistance is measured at 1x10-2Ω-cm and the fibers remain stable at temperatures of up to 500 °C. These products are used as compounds for various thermoplastics such as PPS, PEEK, PC, PP or PA.

Heated to 2000 °C during production, DONACARBO SG-241® (130 micrometers) and SG-249® (110 micro-meters) fibers have higher carbon content. They are stable up to 700 °C and demonstrate an electrical resistance of 0.3x10-2Ω-cm. As these graphitized fibers do not absorb any moisture, they can be used for PTFE plastics.


Since 1 October, The NRC Group has been distributing not only the white but also the ultramarine blue, violet, pink

and manganese violet ranges of color pigments from Huntsman. The pigments are extremely heat resistant, non-toxic and approved for contact with food.

Huntsman Ultramarine, Huntsman Manganese Violet

Huntsman ultramarine in stock: We have the blue!

Ultramarine blue is in trend, and The NRC Group’s portfolio of Huntsman color pigments contains both green and red tones as well as violet and pink. In total, there are around 150 product varieties to choose from. In addition to pigments that are primarily used in the plastics field, there are also products specially developed for coatings applications.

The colors of the manganese violet range are clear and radiant and the pigments are very versatile in use. Fields of application include the plastics, cosmetics and packaging industries, as well as construction.

Visitors to the K 2016 fair can receive general information and clarify their questions concerning the use of these pigments at The NRC Group’s exhibition stand.

Also new: The NRC Group also distributes Huntsman’s ALTIRIS range of infrared-

reflecting pigments. These are available now and will be presented in detail

in the next issue of tradetrends.

Distributed in Germany, Austria, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia and Switzerland.

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P L A S T I C S & A D D I T I V E S E L A S T O M E R S & A D D I T I V E S

UBE, partner to The NRC Group now for nearly 27 years, is a leading producer of high-grade polyamide compounds that has become a big name in the market for fuel line systems.

ECOBESTA-9T-ESD, ECOBESTA-9T-Plus, ECOBESTA-9T-ML50, SUNBESTA-ZV

UBE: fuel line systems for all drive technologies

If at one time buyers of new cars only had the choice between two types of drive technology – petrol engines (gasoline) or compression ignition (diesel) – nowadays there are a variety of options: from the conventional internal combustion engine to the hybrid vehicle (combi-ning a combustion engine with an electric motor), to a pu-rely electrical drive system or one that contains fuel cells. UBE was already supplying the market with UBESTA Nylon 12 (PA12) when only single-layer fuel lines were being used and can therefore look back on many years of experience in this field. Over the years, fuel system requirements have become more and more demanding, and the lines more complexly layered.

Along with emissions requirements – and with regard to permeation appearing through the walls of tanks and va-rious plastic and/or rubber hoses – the demands on the polymeric products that are used in fuel systems are also increasing. UBE’s response to these challenges are the fuel line systems it has developed in collaboration with two other Japanese partners: Kuraray (polyphthalamide-

PPA: Genestar™ PA 9T) and Asahi Glass (ETFE). With the first generation double-layer pipe systems – ECOBESTA 9T (PA12/PA9T) and SUNBESTA (PA 12/ETFE) – having already been successfully established, the second generation now finds itself in the process of being validated by several different car manufacturers.

UBE’s portfolio of fuel line systems includes:• ECOBESTA 9T-ESD: 3-layer system with a conductive

inner layer of polyphthalamide or, alternatively, a highly impact resistant and conductive PA6 which also fulfills the strict requirements on monomer and oligomer migra-tion and retains its conductivity over lengthy validation cycles and the most diverse conditions.

• ECOBESTA-9T ML50: 5-layer fuel line system in which a plasticized and impact resistant PA6 and a modified copolyamide 6/12 are used in addition to a layer of PA12

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and 2 layers of polyphthalamide. The advantages here include better mechanical properties and considerable cost savings on the polymers used.

• ECOBESTA 9T–Plus: fuel line system that also comprises two barrier layers – one with the known and reliable polyphthalamide, the other with the equally established EVOH. Here, specialized compounds based on PA6/6.6/12 terpolymers are used as bonding agents, plasticized and made impact resistant. EVOH is a relatively inexpensive barrier layer material, yet is not suitable for use as an inner layer (for which PA6 or PA12 are chiefly used) due to its low resistance to alcohol. Therefore, the inner layer of this system is made of polyphthalamide – which neither contains plasticizers nor demonstrates any migration effects of monomers and oligomers.

• SUNBESTA-ZV: this system unites the properties of the ECOBESTA and SUNBESTA systems described above with a very simple pipe system of only three layers: PA 12, PPA and an inner layer of ETFE or conductive ETFE. This system keeps a tight seal with fuels that have either low or high alcohol content and also strikes a good balance between both cost and function. Additionally, it proves to be very resistant to the often aggressive decomposition products from biofuels, as well as at high fuel and engine compartment temperatures.

UBE’s extensive know-how has also not gone unnoticed by Toyota, which commissioned UBE to take part in the development of a hydrogen tank for the first production car with fuel cell propulsion – and with success, as the Toyota Mirai has been on the market since September of 2015. Electric vehicles present another alternative type of drive unit, for which ECOBESTA 9T is the preferred choice to provide battery cooling.

Silicone elastomer experts Momentive Performance Materials will be presenting innovative application and processing models for its Silopren liquid silicone (LSR) product series at the K 2016 fair. The NRC Group staff will be pleased to introduce visitors to all the possibilities.

Silopren LSR 2670, Silopren LSR 2750, Silopren LSR 3186/50

Experience LSR processing and applications live

A large number of companies are putting emphasis on LSR innovation, taking advan-tage of the huge variety of these unique elastomer materials and the added value they ensure for each application. At the K 2016, Momentive will be conducting live demonstrations of three of their products in particular – Silopren LSR 2670, Silopren LSR 2750 and Silopren LSR 3186/50 – in collaboration with their partners directly at their exhibition stands.

Alongside co-exhibitors ARBURG and ELMET, Momentive will be presenting the fully automated manufacture of dual color parts molded with Silopren LSR 2670 and demonstrating the unique concept of LSR/LSR composite parts.

In collaboration with Dr. Boy and EMT, LSR molding spe-cialists Emde will be presenting the fully automated manu-facture of screwdrivers as 3-component parts made from polyamide, steel and the self-adhering Silopren LSR 2750 as the soft component. Without the use of a primer, the

LSR materials from Momentive adhere to a broad range of engineering plastics, as well as to metals and even glass. Dr. Boy and LSR technology experts ELMET will show visi-tors the fully automated manufacture of single-wire sealing for electric plug connectors in the automotive industry. With Silopren LSR 3186/50, their 128-cavity production tool

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and use of open cold-runner technology will impressively demonstrate day-to-day production, in which full automa-tion with short cycle times and a Zero Defects strategy are critical for success. The self-lubricating LSR materials leave a lubricating film on the surface of manufactured parts that allows electrical cables, contacts and plugs to be assembled and later also disassembled without damage.

In cooperation with CVA Silicone, ENGEL and 2KM, Sigma Engineering will be demonstrating the production of a com-plex LSR building component: a mesh bottle carrier. Also manufactured with the tried and true Silopren LSR 2670, this product has a shot weight of over 70g at a flow length of over 600mm. Using Sigmasoft Virtual Molding techno-logy, the process simulation experts will also simulate cavity filling at the same exhibition stand.

Additionally, a number of new Silopren LSRs are available that are e.g. nearly as translucent as glass and from which optical parts can be manufactured with excellent heat resistance. Fluorinated LSRs can be used in the presence of lubricants and oils, and other specialty types are suitable for medical applications and parts that come in contact with skin or foodstuffs.

Further information concerning these as well as other applications can be discussed at The NRC Group’s exhibition stand (Hall 8b/H29) or with Momentive in Hall 6 at stand B15.

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For many years, The NRC Group has been an important partner to Wanhua Chemical Group. The Chinese company is one of the leading manufacturers of thermoplastic polyurethanes.

WanBlend®, WanColor®, WanMaster®, Wanthane®

Leading TPU supplier with extensive product range

Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. was originally esta blished in 1978 as a synthetic leather manufacturer in Yantai, China. In 1998, the company was restructured and renamed as Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Co. Ltd. With its listing to the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2001, a period of dynamic growth began. In the year 2013, the name was again chan-ged to the now current Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd.

Today, the company has more than 7,000 employees and generates a total yearly turnover of more than €3 billion. In addition to the brand-new industrial park in Yantai with a size of 10.6 km², Wanhua has two further production sites in Ningbo, China and also Kazincbarcika, Hungary after it acquired BorsodChem in 2011.

Wanhua’s Thermoplastic Polyurethane business is part of its Performance Material Business Unit. Production is based in Yantai with a capacity of 120,000 mt/year. This size makes Wanhua one of the top 3 manufacturers of TPU worldwide and the largest manufacturer in China. Plans for further expansion exist and will be realized in the near future. Wanhua markets its four product lines directly as well as through distributors such as The NRC Group in Europe:

• Wanthane®: Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (including TPUs based on polyester, polyether, polycaprolactone and polycarbonate, aliphatic TPU, hotmelt and solvent-based TPU adhesives

• WanBlend®: TPU compounds• WanColor®: TPU color masterbatches• WanMaster®: TPU functional masterbatches

For Wanhua, the WanBlend® TPU compounds are beco-ming increasingly important. This product range offers the following properties:

• Flame resistant - HF-series (halogen-free) - THF-series (transparent, halogen-free) - FR-series (contains halogen)

• Matt surface, low gloss Polyester and polyether-based TPUs in Shore A hard-

ness from 70 to 95

• Anti-static/electrically conductive - E-series (standard) Permanent, black, easy processing, surface resistivity

from 1x10² to 1x107 Ω/sq

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- ET-series Permanent, transparent/colorable, good mechanical

properties, surface resistivity from 1x108 to 1x1012 Ω/sq - ES-series Permanent, black, good mechanical properties,

surface resistivity from 1x101 to 1x104 Ω/sq

• X-ray radiopaque Aromatic, aliphatic and polycarbonate-based TPUs with

good mechanical properties, chemical resistance and radiopacity. For medical applications (e.g. tubes).

• Glass fiber reinforced - RE5-series (polyester-based TPU) Good low temperature impact resistance, excellent

dimensional stability, fast cycling, good abrasion resis-tance

- RE6-series (polyether-based TPU) Good low temperature impact resistance, excellent

dimensional stability, fast cycling, good abrasion resis-tance

- Typical applications for both product series are in-jection molded parts for e.g. automotive, mechanical engineering or metal part replacement

WanBlend’s main application field is in the cable market, which for instance maintains high standards for flame resistance.

For nearly two years, the product portfolio of Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH has included Shandong Rike Chemical Co., Ltd.’s top-quality products for PVC processing. By way of this

successful partnership, the selection is expanding to include perfectly tailored processing aids and impact modifiers.

Processing aids / impact modifiers for PVC

Special product range for the PVC market: processing aids and impact modifiers from Shandong Rike

In addition to viscosity control, these products can be utilized to improve demolding behavior as well as the pro-perties of finished parts.

The tables on the right provide an overview of the pro-ducts that are currently available. Apart from these, Shandong Rike also supplies customer-specific and tailor-made solutions. Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH is pleased to provide further information and technical advice to those interested in learning more.


Processing aids

Product Properties Purchase form

HL-220 N- Promotes fusion- Improves surface gloss Differ according to viscosity

White powder. Particle size: < 0.6 mm20 kg / 500 kg PP sack with PE liner

HL-225 KP

HL-277 P- Improves metal release- Improves heat stability- Improves flow properties


Impact modifiers

Basis Product Properties Purchase form

CPEChlorinated poly-ethylene

CPE-135 AW- High elongation at break and toughness- Good weather resistance- Low chalk content

White powder. Particle size: < 0.6 mm25 kg / 500 kg / 600 kg* PP sack with PE liner

CPE CM 3530- Good heat resistance- Performs well in flame retardant compounds- Good weather resistance

HLC-235 A- Improved melting properties- Good surface quality- Medium chalk content

CPE-135 AH- Low hardness- Low glass transition temperature- High chalk content

AIMAcrylic impact modifier

HL-CA81 transparent

- Promotes melt flow ability- Improves impact strength without affecting transparency- Improves weather reistance

White powder. Particle size: < 0.6 mm20 kg / 500 kg PP sack with PE linerHL-750

opaque- Promotes melt flow ability- Improves weather resistance

HL-808 Bopaque

- Good balance between impact strength and surface gloss- Good dimensional stability and processing capabilities- Excellent weather resistance

MBS RK-730 KP

- Methyl methacrylate-butadiene-styrene basis- Promotes melt flow ability- Good balance between transparency and impact strength- Good heat stability


*FIBC-size (big/bulk bag), product-specific


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THERMAX®

Medium thermal carbon black in plastic applications

Carbon black can contribute color, opacity, electrical conductivity and protection from ultra-violet degradation. The choice of carbon black is dependent on the final product requirements. In this regard, THERMAX® medium thermal carbon black (ASTM designation of N990) is unique in its ability to provide low viscosity concentrates and compounds with high volume resistivity. This is espe-cially popular for plastic applications such as low voltage cables.

Particle size and structure (degree of permanent particle aggregation) are the two most important characteristics of a carbon black in determining its performance.

The two tables below provide a qualitative overview of how performance in plastics is affected by carbon black particle size and structure.

Consistent with its commitment to environmental respon-sibility, Cancarb added a waste heat recovery power plant

Distributed in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Switzerland.

Pantone 299 CV

With the development of Spherilex™ Silicone Dioxide and Spherilex™ Sodium Aluminosilicate, Huber has taken the next

leap forward in technology for the production of precipi-tated silica. Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH distributes the products of this globally operating manufacturer.

Spherilex™

Optimal transparency and antiblock efficiency

The new spherical silicone dioxide and sodium alumino-silicate are produced using a patented manufacturing process capable of producing medium and low absorp-tive capacity products. This unique manufacturing process allows for controlled surface area, pore size and distribu-tion as well as uniform particle sizes and narrow particle size distribution.

100c 17m

to its facility in 2000. This unique installation allows the company to generate electricity

from previously consumed energy, redu-cing the emission of greenhouse gases by roughly 90,000 tons per year and virtually eliminating the release of parti-culate matter into the atmosphere.

Committed to responsible development, Cancarb’s management process is certified

to ISO9001 and ISO14001. The company also complies with the Alberta Enform/COR standard

for Health and Safety management.

Cancarb Ltd. (based in Medicine Hat in Alberta, Canada) is a leader in the development, manufacture and global marketing of thermal carbon black. With a production capacity of 45,000 metric tons per year, Cancarb’s plant is the world’s largest of its kind. The Canadian manu facturer produces a total of seven different grades of medium thermal carbon black which are sold under the tradename THERMAX®.

Particle Size and Performance

THERMAX® (large particle)

Carbon Black (small particle)

Lighter Darker

Lower Higher

Less More

Lower Higher

Lower Higher

Better Worse

Jetness

Tint Strength

UV Protection

Conductivity

Viscosity

Dispersibility

Structure and Performance

THERMAX® (low structure)

Carbon Black (high structure)

Darker Lighter

Higher Lower

Lower Higher

Lower Higher

Worse Better

Jetness

Tint Strength

Conductivity

Viscosity

Dispersibility

Arakawa Chemical Industries, Ltd (Arakawa), partner to The NRC Group, is implementing a feasibility study concerning a joint hydrogenated hydro-

carbon resin business venture with Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. (CEH) and Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (Maruzen).

Hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin

Feasibility study of joint hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin business venture

Arakawa was the first in the world to develop hydro-genated hydrocarbon resin (HHCR) – ArkonTM – with its own high-pressure hydrogenation technology and began its manufacture at the Mizushima plant in Japan in 1970.

In 2010, Arakawa took over DOW’s back-inte-grated HHCR production facility in Böhlen and since then has been manufacturing ArkonTM in both Japan and Germany. The NRC Group distributes ArkonTM products in Germany as well as Austria.

As a result of the world’s expanding hygiene market, the demand for HMA and its primary base material HHCR (used to produce hygiene products) has also grown – a trend that is only expected to continue in future. In order to meet the growing demand, Arakawa decided to undertake the feasibility study together with CEH und Maruzen. Their goal is to increase production capacity for HHCR.

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• Facility: Back-integrated HHCR production facility using crude C9 feed

• Location: CEH Chiba complex / Maruzen Chiba plant

• Capacity: 20,000 Mt per year• Business model: Joint venture between

ARAKAWA, CEH and Maruzen• New plant: Construction to be started in 2017

Completion and commercial operation to start in 2019

Aim: Expansion of the HHCR production facility

Carbon black is a versatile ingredient for plastics compounders. The NRC Group’s portfolio includes THERMAX® from Cancarb, which is particularly sought-after for cable applications.

Huber’s Spherilex™ Silicone Dioxide and Spherilex™ Sodium Aluminosilicate have outstanding anti-block pro-perties for polymer films. As studies show, Spherilex™ particles ensure the highest level of transparency and optimum results – here tested on a 25µm LLDPE film:


SpherilexTM

Silicon Dioxide

SpherilexTM

Sodium Aluminosilicate

Median particle size (microns) 5.6 5.2

Particle size >10 microns 7 % 5 %

Particle size <1 micron 0.6 % 0.4 %

Oil absorption cc/100 g 76 60

Due to its low oil absorption which also prevents the unwanted absorption of slip agents, higher masterbatch loadings are still possible with Spherilex™. Its spherical morphology results in reduced equipment abrasion and enables a tailorable refractive index of 1.44 – 1.51 for ex-cellent transparency in a variety of films.

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500

100

98

96

94

92

90

88

Transparency

ppm

DE SFSilica Gel AControl: no silicaSilica Gel BSpherilexTM SilicateSpherilexTM Silica

%


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A polyamide marketed under the brand name Genestar™ is an especially noteworthy product highlight from Kuraray, the Japanese experts for high performance plastics. There is a strong demand for

Genestar™ in the automotive, electrical and electronics industries.

Genestar™

Automotive: Extreme resistance for high-demand applications

Superior chemical and hydrolysis resistance, excellent mechanical properties at high temperatures, low water absorption and out-standing dimensional stability as well as exceptional fuel barrier qualities – these properties are all compelling arguments for the Genestar™ range from Kuraray.

These days, one of the aims of the automotive industry is to downsize motors by using turbo charger technology toge-ther with exhaust gas recircu-lation systems (low-pressure EGR loop) to further redu-ce emis sions. Both systems place growing demands on the building materials used with regard to withstanding high temperatures in an aggressive environment. Here, the extremely resistant qualities of Genestar™ make it the ideal choice. Particularly for fuel supply and engine cooling applications, Genestar™ is an excellent solution. Due to its slip properties, Genestar™ also works very well where the actuator is concerned.

Even outside the engine compartment Genestar™ finds a purpose: the semi-aromatic polyamide 9T (PA9T) is also a good choice for electronics applications such as surface-mounted devices. The new halogen-free V-0 grades, which show improved flowability and at the same time a high degree of robustness, are ideal for DDR4 and the new USB Type-C for USB connectors.


NORD-MIN® PPS

Special plastic with out-standing media resistance

Special requirements call for special plastics. With NORD-MIN® PPS, The NRC Group provides a proprietary and special type of plastic that is

extremely impressive in terms of its media resistance.

The thermoplastics market faces ever-increasing demands on its respective applications: in consumer products, the focus is on avoiding harmful substances. In the case of packaging, the protection and preservation of the packaged product are becoming more and more important to customized solutions. In mechanical engineering, high dimensional stability is often called for. In the automotive industry, too, there is a combined demand for media and temperature resistance, toughness and cost efficiency – especially where the engine compartment is concerned. The answer to these challenges: more effective products.

The NRC Group has adapted to these conditions by offering a comprehensive, ever-increasing range of its own indivi-dual material solutions. Along with its UBESTA® PA12 and GENESTAR® PA9T special plastics, the company will be introducing the new NORD-MIN® PPS compounds at the K 2016 trade fair.

Characterized by its excellent resistance to a wide variety of media, very high heat resistance and inherent flame resistance, NORD-MIN® PPS is a highly specialized plastic that provides an excellent complement to The NRC Group’s range of proprietary products.

These fundamental properties also feature in the new and specifically formulated NORD-MIN® PPS compounds. The NRC Group can also easily accommodate individual requests with regard to this product: NORD-MIN® PPS compounds are available in a variety of enhanced and modified forms. Even for relatively small-scale use, pro-ducts can be customized as needed in order to achieve the requirements of the finished plastic component.

The NRC Group’s extensive know-how – concerning poly-mers, as well as additives and fillers – will also lead to the future production of other useful NORD-MIN compounds.

NORD-MIN® PPS finds use in exactly those applica-tions where other heat-resistant thermoplastics – e.g. PA6T-based PPAs – fall short due to insufficient media and temperature resistance.

Distribution in Europe.

On occasion of the K 2016 Plastics & Rubber fair, The NRC Group has become increasingly active in giving application-related and technical support for flame-retardant masterbatches.

NORD-MIN® FRMB

Focus on technical advice

In the development of tailor-made master-batches, both application technology and technical services are exceptionally important. By combining the right applica-tion and processing technologies, even the most difficult tasks in plastic processing can be solved. The NRC Group’s team of experts works together with its customers to develop innovative new masterbatches and is also able to gene rate highly-filled additive systems that completely satisfy the required standards on functionality.

The company’s own in-house quality assurance team ensures the continual optimization and consistent quality of its NORD-MIN® FRMB products.

The NRC Group’s comprehensive product portfolio of chemical raw materials and polymers lays the founda tion for the development of flame-retardant masterbatches that perform a variety of functions. These formulations can either be made using NRC’s own raw materials, or with supplementary raw materials purchased from other manu-facturers in order to optimize the final product.

Distribution in Europe.

The NORD-MIN® FRMB flame-retardant masterbatches range from polyolefin-based to technical polymers that come in both halogen-free and halogen-containing varieties and are used in e.g. electronics and electrics, as well as in the transport and construction industries. Both halo-genated and halogen-free products are equally popular in these fields.

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