Thermoplastic Vulcanizates Market 2017 - Arkema (France), Asahi Kasei Corporation (Japan), BASF SE (Germany), BAYER AG (Germany)
The vulcanization of melted rubber with moldable polymer additives is called Thermoplastic Vulcanizates. They are composed of disperse and continuous phases embedded in a polyolefin matrix. The properties of thermoplastic vulcanizates are similar to that of EPDM rubber (ethylene propylene diene monomer (M- class) rubber). They are known for light weight, high strength, mechanical resistance, low cost of production, durability, and its reliable nature. Owing to these features, they are used in various applications such as automotive, fluid handling, consumer...
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