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Beauty Products With Soft-Touch TPES

KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE with a variety of e ects and color- cially developed material solution
manufacturer of a wide range of ther- ing options. e FC/ht series is also for automotive, consumer, and in-
moplastic elastomer products and halogen-free, IEC 61249-2-21 com- dustry applications comprising post-
custom-engineered TPE solutions, pliant, and free of animal ingredients. consumer recycled (PCR) and post-
offers the FC/ht series and VS/AD/ Plus, it adheres well to PP, allowing for ex- industrial recycled (PIR) content.
HM series compounds for industry- ibility in the designing of beauty products. Are you looking for a sustain-
compliant beauty tool applications. Non-slip TPE grip for flawless appli- able TPE solution? Talk to us!
el es and in uencer cultures cation Our experts are happy to answer any
Shave undeniably changed peo- KRAIBURG TPE’s VS/AD/HM series questions you have, as well as to o er
ple's perceptions of beauty products is resistant to skin sebum, sunscreen, the right solution for your application.
that have evolved to include self- and olive oil, making it ideal for use KRAIBURG TPE (www.kraiburg-tpe.
empowerment and ethical awareness in skin-contact tools and parts such as com) is a global manufacturer of ther-
through the use of cruelty-free and electronic face massage brush handles moplastic elastomers. From its inception
green cosmetics. In addition, beauty and electronic ionic hairbrush grips. in 2001 as subsidiary of the historical
enhancement now encompasses both Advantages of the VS/AD/HM se- KRAIBURG Group founded in 1947,
good health and a positive attitude. ries are its high scratch and abrasion KRAIBURG TPE has pioneered in TPE
e proliferation of online vid- compounds, being the compe-
eo tutorials has accelerated these tence leader in this industry. e
changes, popularizing new tech- mission is to provide products
niques such as sculpting, baking, that improve everyday life by
highlighting, and contouring. o ering safe, comfortable and
Brushes of various shapes, sizes, more sustainable alternatives in
and functions are used to create plastics. With over 680 employ-
these e ects. e brushes must ees worldwide and production
be lightweight and sturdy, and sites in Germany, the US, and
the handles a ect the weight and Malaysia, the company o ers a
convenience of these brushes. broad range of compounds for
Of the materials used, thermo- applications in the automotive,
plastic elastomers (TPEs) pos- industrial, consumer, and for
sess the best properties for brush handles. resistance as well as soft-touch char- the strictly regulated medical sectors.
KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE manu- acteristics for application on but- e established THERMOLAST®, CO-
facturer of a wide range of thermoplastic tons, switches, thumb wheels and PEC®, HIPEX®, and For Tec E® product
elastomer products and custom-engi- other functional design elements. lines are processed by injection molding
neered TPE solutions, o ers compounds e compounds are available in natu- or extrusion and provide numerous pro-
that are ideal for use in beauty products. ral and black colors, with pre-coloring cessing and product design advantages
TPEs for ergonomics in comfortable options. ey can adhere with PA6, to manufacturers. KRAIBURG TPE
handling PA12, PC, ABS, PC/ABS, ASA, and features innovative capabilities as well
KRAIBURG TPE’s FC/ht series pro- SAN materials, making them a favora- as true global customer orientation,
vides the required functionality and ble material for use in beauty products. customized product solutions and reli-
design elements for massage brush Sustainability successes of our TPE able service. e company is certi ed
handles, grips, and hairbrush bristles. Besides the materials for beauty prod- to ISO 50001 at its headquarters in
e compounds o er a soft-touch sur- ucts, KRAIBURG TPE’s recent sus- Germany and holds ISO 9001 and ISO
face and are available in clear color tainability innovations include a spe- 14001 certi cations at all global sites.

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