TPE from renewable resources

TPE compounds from renewable resources

What is Dryflex Green?

Dryflex Green is a family of thermoplastic

elastomer (TPE) compounds containing raw
materials from renewable resources such as
plant and vegetable crops.
So far we have developed several series with
amounts of renewable content to over 70%
(ASTM D 6866) with hardnesses from 50 to 80
Shore A.

Why use biobased?

Plastics are predominantly a by-product of oil, a

diminishing resource.We are therefore seeing
increasing demands to look at how we can work
with biobased, renewable materials and bring
new opportunities for sustainability.
Utilising raw materials that are derived from
renewable vegetable crops, that are responsibly
grown, can contribute to an improved LCA
(Life Cycle Assessment), which measures the
environmental impact of all stages of a products
life from cradle to grave.
Crops for industrial use can be grown in poor
soil which is unsuited to food crops, avoiding
food crop displacement and improving
biodiversity. The planting of these crops can
also help to reduce CO2 levels.

Key Properties

Dryflex Green TPE compounds display

mechanical and physical properties comparable
to TPE from fossil based raw materials

Flexibility & tensile properties

Soft-touch feel
Suitable for injection moulding & extrusion
Adhesion to biobased polymers, such as
PE, for 2K & multi-component applications
Fully recyclable
Can easily be coloured
Renewable content to over 70% (ASTM D
6866)
Hardnesses from 50 to 80 Shore A

Applications

Dryflex Green TPE compounds could open

up sustainability options in the consumer,
automotive, packaging, medical and
construction markets.

Processing

Dryflex Green TPE compounds can be

processed using conventional thermoplastic
fabricating methods, including injection
moulding and extrusion.
For further information about our Dryflex Green
TPE compounds please contact
green@hexpolTPE.com

Biobased & Biodegradable

There can sometimes be confusion between the terms biobased and biodegradable, we can categorise
bioplastics in three groups, each with their own characteristics

Biobased plastics : a plastic where at least

a part of the content comes from biological or
agricultural materials

Biodegradable & biobased plastic : a

plastic that is designed to degrade under
compost conditions. Containing renewable
content

Biodegradable plastics : a plastic that

is designed to degrade under compost
conditions. Based on fossil resources

Dryflex Green TPE compounds are biobased

Bioplastics

Bioplastics

Biobased
Recyclable

Biobased
Biodegradeable

Conventional Plastics

Bioplastics

Fossil based
Recyclable

Fossil based
Biodegradeable

Initial development

The market for bioplastics is still in its infancy, but with rapidly growing interest. HEXPOL TPE strive to
be at the forefront in bringing new solutions to market. Our R&D teams are constantly engineering new
polymer combinations. We have been working closely with suppliers as new raw materials become
available to develop sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials.
From our initial assessments, we have developed three series of Dryflex Green TPE, each with different
levels of renewable content. We will work with our customers and supply partners to further test the
possibilities of Dryflex Green TPE compounds, as we continue to engineer progressive solutions to meet
new and emerging market demands.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Up to 40 %
renewable content

Around 50%
renewable content

Over 70%
renewable content

50 to 80 Shore A

50 to 80 Shore A

60 to 80 Shore A

For enquiries or technical questions concerning the Dryflex Green TPE compounds, please contact
green@hexpolTPE.com
All the above information about chemical and physical properties consists of values measured in tests on injection moulded test specimens. We provide written and
illustrated advice in good faith. This should only be regarded as being advisory, and does not absolve the customer from doing their own tests and trials, to determine
the suitability of the material for the intended applications. We retain the right to make changes without prior notice. Figures are indicative and can vary depending on
the specific grade selected and production site.

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About us
We are at the forefront in the development and manufacture of custom formulated thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) and
complimentary compounds.
Our family delivers a trusted combination of material know-how, R&D, production capability and comprehensive technical
services. As part of the HEXPOL group of companies, we share an extensive global footprint covering EU, Asia and
NAFTA, enabling us to support our customers worldwide.
A comprehensive product portfolio covering TPS, TPO, TPV, TPU, soft PVC, cork compounds and masterbatch is led by
global brands Dryflex, Mediprene, Lifoflex, EPSeal, Lifolit, Lifocork, Lifobatch and Lifoprene. We support
OEMs, moulders and designers at all stages of product development in the medical, electronic, automotive, caps &
closures, construction and consumer markets.

This product guide serves as an overview of our products; we are continuously testing ingredients to create new material
combinations with enhanced characteristics. Use this guide as an introduction to our products, if you do not see what you
are looking for, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss your specific requirements.

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