Elastomers are amorphous, low-crystalline or non-crystalline materials with different chemical properties (TPE, plastomer, SBS, SEBS, TPU, EPR, EPDM, NR, TPV, X-SBR, etc.). Due to their permeability, elastomers are susceptible to thermal and ultraviolet oxidation, which gradually reduces their elastomeric properties over time. Like all plastics, elastomers need to meet the growing sustainability requirements to fulfill the trend of circular economy, including overall recyclability and high percentage of recycled thermoplastic elastomers. These sustainable development requirements are in addition to traditional requirements such as low-temperature performance, wear resistance, tear resistance, abrasion resistance, ozone resistance, soft touch, low odor, fog-free performance, and low VOC emissions.

Recommendation:

Light Stabilizer: 944, 622, 783, 791, 119

Antioxidants: 1010, 168, B215, DSTDP, DLTDP

UV absorbers: 234, 329