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6. December 2022

What are viscosity index improvers?

Viscosity index improvers are polymer additives that modify the viscosity variations of lubricants at high and low temperatures.

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13. October 2022

What are elastomers?

Elastomers are rubber-like polymers with (visco)elastic properties. There is a wide range of different types for any application.

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23. June 2021

Styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene thermoplastic elastomer (SEBS)

Styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) with physical properties of rubber and high thermal stability and weathering resistance.

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5. March 2021

What is TPE?

TPEs are a class of materials that combine the processing advantages of thermoplastics with the performance properties of elastomers.

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