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over the long term. it possible to elegantly satisfy the high tpe.com) is a global manufacturer
For manufacturers, the requirements standards set by the cosmetics industry. of custom thermoplastic elastomers.
that cosmetic products have to meet Prospective clients will also benefit from KRAIBURG TPE was founded in 2001
are high, as product reliability has to the broad range of processing options as an independent business unit of the
be ensured at all times. But visual and available with the materials. This new KRAIBURG Group and is now the
haptic qualities, which have a direct product series is enabling us to meet industry's competence leader in the field
influence on purchasing decisions, customers’ current wishes and to open of TPE compounds. The company's goal
are also vitally important. Along with up new applications,” says Dr. Jan is to provide safe, reliable and sustainable
these criteria, mechanical properties Bothe, product development scientist products for customer applications. With
also play a crucial role for processors. at KRAIBURG TPE. more than 680 employees worldwide and
High Resistance TPE for Cosmetics has High Resistance TPE for Cosmetics is production sites in Germany, the USA
enabled KRAIBURG TPE to expand its available with hardness grades of 65, 75 and Malaysia, the company offers a large
portfolio to include a compound series and 85 Shore A and can be customized product portfolio for applications in the
that withstands contact with particularly in many ways due to its opaque color. automotive, industrial and consumer
demanding ingredients, including In addition, the new compounds have goods industries, as well as for the strictly
isododecane. So the TPE manufacturer good processing properties in injection regulated medical sector. The established
from Waldkraiburg, Germany, is now molding and allow adhesion to selected THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX®
able to provide further solutions for the plastics. The materials also meet the and For Tec E® product lines are processed
beauty market, including applications standards of the cosmetics industry by injection molding or extrusion
such as waterproof mascara, pipette in accordance with US FDA CFR 21 and offer manufacturers numerous
lids, lip gloss applicators and cosmetics and Regulation (EC) No. 10/2011 and advantages not only in processing but
packaging. comply with REACH, RoHS, California also in product design. KRAIBURG

This new response for beauty applications Proposition 65 as well as Mercosur No. TPE is characterized by its innovative
is based on an established product 39/19. The TPEs are free of animal strength, global customer orientation,
from KRAIBURG TPE: COPEC® was ingredients, so that they can be used customized product solutions and
developed to meet the requirements throughout the cosmetics market. This is reliable service. The company is ISO
for high resistance to sebum oils. Due another product from KRAIBURG TPE 50001 certified at its headquarters in
to its velvety surface, it also meets the that is suitable for in-process recycling. Germany and holds ISO 9001 and
demand for high-quality haptics in High Resistance TPE for Cosmetics is ISO 14001 certifications at all its sites
the field of consumer electronics. “We now available worldwide. worldwide.
are now presenting our new materials
solutions, High Resistance TPEs for About KRAIBURG TPE
Cosmetics, which for the first time make KRAIBURG TPE (www.kraiburg-

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ringing a varied selection of TPE at “Rubber Street”, the manufacturer packing lists are completed, and a
Bsustainability solutions to K 2022 provides issues and solutions involving top priority is clearly emerging. We’ll
The competence leader KRAIBURG thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) as well bring a varied selection of sustainability
TPE will present itself with a broad as an extended service portfolio. issues involving material solutions
portfolio covering every aspect of Preparations for K 2022 trade fair are as well as services that accompany
sustainability at the upcoming K 2022 in full swing, since it’s only a few weeks the issue and with which we support
trade fair held from October 19 to 26 before Messe Düsseldorf will open its our customers,” says Oliver Zintner,
in Düsseldorf. Traditionally located doors for the world of plastics. “The CEO of KRAIBURG TPE. “Our

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