Lubrizol Engineered Polymers Promotes Self-healing TPU for High-end Eyewear Frames at Chinaplas 2016
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
CLEVELAND, April 22, 2016 - The Lubrizol Corporation's Engineered Polymers
business announces that it will highlight Estane(®) VSN 9000, an innovative
thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), at Chinaplas 2016, which is being held April
25-28, 2016. Estane VSN 9000 TPU is designed to improve the aesthetics and
performance of high-end eyewear frames.
Estane VSN 9000 benefits designers, brand owners and producers of premium
eyewear through a set of unique technology attributes including:
* Self-healing Capabilities: Scratches caused during production, handling and
assembly of eyewear frames represent one of the major defects found in
quality control. The self-healing capabilities of Estane VSN 9000 help
reduce these defects by enabling minor scratches and imperfections to be
repaired.
* Mechanical Properties: Estane VSN 9000 easily exceeds the "Pull Strength
Test" (force > 150 lbs. to pass), demonstrating critical toughness and
flexibility required for resistance to damage and long-term eyewear frame
durability.
* Excellent Dimension Stability: Estane VSN 9000 absorbs significantly less
water (tested at 70°C for seven days) and shows more uniform shrinkage than
Nylon 12, providing improved dimensional control, essential to ensuring
superior fit and functional properties.
* Chemical Resistance: Estane VSN 9000 offers better chemical resistance to
sunscreens, lotions, hand creams and other frequently encountered
substances, surpassing that of Nylon 12 and Polycarbonate, for improved
aesthetics throughout the life of the eyewear frame.
Penson Lin, Lubrizol industrial marketing manager, Asia Pacific, notes, "This
innovative material is the only engineered thermoplastic with self-healing
capabilities that we know of in the market today. Its purpose is to improve
initial and long-wear aesthetics, fit and function of premium eyewear frames in
ways that benefit brands, designers, producers and consumers. We're excited to
demonstrate these benefits at Chinaplas 2016."
See Lubrizol Engineered Polymers at Chinaplas, booth #N2A41, or, for more
information, visit www.lubrizol.com/engineeredpolymers or contact
engineeredpolymers(at)lubrizol.com.
About Lubrizol Engineered Polymers
With more than 55 years of experience and a worldwide network that includes
formulation design, manufacturing, R&D and cutting-edge technologies, Lubrizol
Engineered Polymers offers one of the broadest portfolios of engineered polymers
available today including resins that are bio-based*, recyclable**, light
stable, flame retardant, adhesive, chemically resistant, optically clear and
fast cycling. Our technology crosses many industries and applications, including
surface protection, power and fluid systems, sports and recreation, wearable
devices, electronics and automotive. For more information, visit
www.lubrizol.com/engineeredpolymers.
About The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technology-driven
global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimize the
quality, performance and value of customers' products while reducing their
environmental impact. It produces and supplies technologies to customers in the
global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies
include lubricant additives for engine oils, driveline and other transportation-
related fluids, industrial lubricants, as well as additives for gasoline and
diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for home care
and personal care products and specialty materials encompassing polymer and
coatings technologies, along with polymer-based pharmaceutical and medical
device solutions. Our products for the oilfield market include technologies for
exploration, production and transportation.
With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, Lubrizol owns and operates manufacturing
facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the
world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 9,000 employees worldwide.
Revenues for 2015 were $7 billion. For more information, visit Lubrizol.com.
*Bio-based content as certified in accordance with ASTM D-6866.
**Recyclability is based on access to a readily available standard recycling
program that supports such materials. Products may not be available in all
areas.
All marks are owned by The Lubrizol Corporation.
Media Contacts
Michael Priola
+1 216 447-5697
The Lubrizol Corporation
Carrie Wang
+86 21 3866-0309
The Lubrizol Corporation
Web Sites
www.lubrizol.com/engineeredpolymers.
www.lubrizol.com
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