Kraton styrenic block copolymers (SBC) are a class of thermoplastic elastomers – a material that processes like plastic but behaves like rubber. This is largely due to the physical crosslinks inherent in the block copolymer structure, which are reversible when heated or dissolved.
What does Kraton chemical do?
Kraton develops, manufactures and markets biobased chemicals and specialty polymers that deliver exceptional value and enhance the lives of people all over the world.
Is Kraton a TPE?
Kraton polymers are widely used to formulate thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) compounds in a variety of applications ranging from industrial to consumer care. These high-performance polymers are engineered to enhance the capabilities of a broad range of end products and applications.
What is Kraton metal?
Kraton is the trade name given to a number of high performance elastomers manufactured by Kraton Polymers (NYSE: KRA), and used as synthetic replacements for rubber.
Who owns Kraton?
Polymer Holdings LLC
Polymer Holdings LLC is the parent company of Kraton Polymers LLC and has no material assets other than its investment in Kraton Polymers LLC. Kraton, the Kraton logo and design are trademarks of Kraton Polymers LLC.
Where is Kraton located?
Houston
Our manufacturing facilities are located in Belpre, Ohio; Wesseling, Germany; Berre, France; Kashima, Japan; Brazil; Finland; Sweden; and Taiwan (KFPC). Innovation and Technology Centers are based in Houston, Texas and Amsterdam, The Netherlands where we conduct research and development activities.
When was Kraton founded?
2009
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Who bought Kraton Polymers?
DL Chemical Co. Ltd.
Kraton Corp. KRA, -0.09% , a producer of specialty polymers and bio-based products from pine wood pulping co-products, said Monday it has agreed to be acquired by DL Chemical Co. Ltd. in an all-cash deal with an enterprise value of about $2.5 billion.
Who bought Kraton?
DL Chemical Co.
DL Chemical Co., South Korea’s leading petrochemical company, has acquired Texas-based specialty chemical manufacturer Kraton Corp. for $2.5 billion, taking a step closer to its goal of becoming one of the world’s top 20 chemicals companies.
Who is buying Kraton?
DL Chemical
Kraton to be acquired by DL Chemical in all-cash deal with enterprise value of about $2.5 billion – MarketWatch.
What is styrenic block copolymers?
Styrenic block copolymers are the largest volume and one of the lowest priced commercial thermoplastic elastomers. They are produced by ionic copolymerization of styrene and butadiene (SBS) or of styrene and 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene (SIS). It has higher tensile strength than SBR rubber but only limited heat resistance.
What does polystyrene look like?
Polystyrene can be solid or foamed. General-purpose polystyrene is clear, hard, and brittle. It is an inexpensive resin per unit weight. As a thermoplastic polymer, polystyrene is in a solid (glassy) state at room temperature but flows if heated above about 100 °C, its glass transition temperature.
