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ExxonMobil introduces Paxon Lubrizol announce new materials

SP5504 HDPE for blow moulded for sports and recreation TPU
bottles and containers innovation

xxonMobil has introduced Paxon SP5504 HDPE for ubrizol has announced new materials for sports
Eblow moulded bottles and containers Offering a step- Land recreation TPU innovation for adapting to
change in ESCR (Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance) consumer trends in terms of sportswear can be difficult
performance without compromising stiffness, impact, to keep up with, and Lubrizol believes it can bring
to p lo ad unique, meaningful solutions to its customers with new
performance, or materials optimised for training shoes. The evolution of
processability, its materials, Estane TRX and BounCell-X, are designed
Paxon SP5504 to focus on a sustainable material replacement. The
is suitable incorporation of Lubrizol’s unique engineered polymer
for household Estane TPU utilises the gap between flexible rubber and
and industrial rigid plastics, with a variety of physical and functional
chemical (HIC) property combinations.Estane TRX has been designed
as an alternative to traditional thermoset rubber,
bot t le s a nd therefore opting for Estane TPU and 3D printing allows
containers. Dr for greater design freedom, as 3D printing displays the
James Stern, possibility to produce complex designs at mass scale
HDPE Business which previously would not have been possible.A single
Development Manager, North America and EMEAF, material in a shoe sole along with 3D printing can
ExxonMobil, said: “Until now, converters have often had deliver multiple performance benefits, such as density,
to compromise to get the right ESCR performance of support and cushioning. Estane brand of TPUs also
blow moulded HDPE bottles and containers, but, because allows for overlays moulded parts, composites, with
there is no compromise in density or melt index, Paxon Estane TRX TPU used for the outsoles. To achieve a
SP5504 enables converters to create cost-effective, foam of cushioning in the base of the trainer, BounCell-X
innovative packaging solutions for household and industrial nitrogen-infused TPU foam technology is used. Julie
chemicals.” In terms of performance, processability and Shlepr, Business Development Director for Engineered
value-based performance, Paxon SP5504 fills the space Polymers, says“We also have novel fibre technology
between unimodal and bimodal HDPE grades. Stern added:
“Because of the superior performance of Paxon SP5504, it
can be used as a drop-in solution for unimodal HDPE but
with a better balance of properties. Or it can be used to
replace bimodal HDPE grades in applications that have
had to be over-engineered to obtain a desired balance of
ESCR and stiffness.” Paxon SP5504 enables the production
of multiple applications from standard blow moulding
through to more demanding HIC type applications, plus
more complex moulded designs can be fabricated with which brings a new dimension to comfortable stretch
this one material. Brand owners can now be more creative and fit, as well as innovative texture and design.”
with their packaging designs, while converters can reduce Additionally, Lubrizol continues to grow its portfolio
polymer inventories. With the industry driving towards with new adhesive and adhesive film technologies that
increased recycling of post-consumer plastic waste (PCR), can help eliminate the need for solvent-based adhesives
ExxonMobil has demonstrated value-in-use at PCR levels in footwear production, reducing the need for sewn
at and above 25 per cent, which may help brand owners seams in performance apparel.
and converters to meet changing sustainability targets.

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