CTS Signed a License Agreement with Dow for the use of INFUSE™ Olefin Block Copolymers in TPE Formulations

The Tefabloc® range of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) from CTS continues to offer differentiated solutions from best-in-class polymer technologies. This strategy has made CTS a sought-after partner to develop unique solutions based directly on customer needs.

At the leading edge, CTS is now the first European compounder to sign a licence agreement with Dow Chemical to employ INFUSE ™ olefin block copolymersin the making of TPE compounds to be marketed under the Tefabloc® TP name.

The use of Tefabloc® TP formulations, powered by INFUSE, offer great heat aging performance and good elastic recovery at service temperature up to 70°C. Polypropylene compatible, Tefabloc® TPs offer ease in processability and a high productivity along with the ability to be easily colored.

"With so many assets, Tefabloc® TP powered by INFUSE ™ OBCs deliver a significant advantage to our customers," says Etienne Weil General Manager of CTS. He specifies that the Tefabloc® TP product range launched now has been developed as extremely versatile, in order to serve the largest number of applications.

"We are very excited about the launch of Tefabloc® TP powered by INFUSE olefin block copolymers," says Filip Tauson, Global Market Manager for Thermoplastic Elastomers at The Dow Chemical Company. "This is a major milestone for Dow to offer this license to CTS, a top quality European formulator.

Key features of Tefabloc® TP will be presented during Fakuma conference Thursday the 16th at 15:30 and CTS sales at technical teams will expect your visit on A4-4214 stand.

About CTS

CTS is the business unit bringing together brands belonging to Thermoplastiques Cousin-Tessier (F), Saplast (F), and TCT-Polska (PL). CTS thus makes up the compounds section of Tessenderlo Group, which develops and produces PVC and TPE compounds. With genuine expertise in its markets as regards both Research and Development and commercialisation, CTS means to take up a leading position in specialised markets for highly specific products.

Through its international sales network, comprising sales offices, agents, and distributors, the group's products are marketed all over the world. The commercial brand names of these products are Marvylex®, Marvyloy®, Marvyflo®, Tefabloc®, Tefanyl®, Tefaprene®, Saplast®. Tessenderlo Group is an international chemicals group with more than 100 branches in 21 countries.

Around 8,100 people work for the group. The company's consolidated revenue totalled 2,407 million EUR in 2007 from its three Business Groups (Chemicals, Specialities and Plastics Converting). The group is a world and European leader in most of its product areas.Tessenderlo Chemie NV is listed on Eurolist by Euronext Brussels and is part of Next 150, NextPrime and BEL Mid.

About Dow

With annual sales of $54 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide, Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in around 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.

Source: Compound Technology Services (CTS)