styrenic copolymers

Kraton to Raise Japanese Prices on SEBS and SEPS Polymers

The Japanese arm of Kraton Corp. announced on June 21 that it will be raising prices on its Kraton G SEBS and SEPS offerings, both types of hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer. Set to come into effect on July 15, the price hike will see prices here rise by 45 yen ($0.33) per kilogram. Commenting on the move, Kraton noted a...

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12th TPE Technology Institute Open Seminar Features Speakers From Tokyo and Fukuoka Universities, Zeon

The Research Association of Nano Structured Polymer recently held the 12th TPE Technology Institute Open Seminar, which was host to lectures on three topics. First to present was Sadaharu Hashimoto, R&D manager at Zeon Corp.’s (TYO:4205) R&D Center. His presentation, titled “Development of Novel Elastic Materials: Asymmetric Triblock Styrene Copolymer,” previously received an award from the Society of Polymer Science,...

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Asahi Kasei to Hike Price of Thermoplastic Elastomers

Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) will hike prices on products such as clear styrenic copolymers and styrenic thermoplastic elastomers, commencing with shipments from Dec. 1. The price hike applies to the following products at the levels noted. Clear styrenic copolymer, Asaflex, 15 yen ($0.13) or more per kilogram Styrenic thermoplastic elastomers, such as Tufprene and AsapreneT, 25 yen or more per...

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