Borealis extends Queo polyolefin plastomers portfolio

Borceed technology enables flexible materials exhibiting both plastic and elastomeric properties and is the platform supporting Borealis' Queo products. The Queo portfolio expansion further enhances Borealis' product offering of high-value specialty polyethylene (PE) products for the high-end segments of the automotive, consumer packaging, housewares, and wire and cable industries.

“We are especially excited about the launch of our new Queo grades because they symbolise our commitment to expanding the range of solutions we can offer to our customers. By leveraging core Borealis technologies on the one hand, and our leading supplier position in Europe on the other, we can ensure the reliable and secure supply of consistent, high quality polyolefin plastomers and elastomers in the long term,” explains John Webster, head of new business development, Borealis.

Queo polyolefin elastomers delivers reduced crystallinity, lower melting points, very high flexibility, low temperature impact, decreased density and improved low temperature performance when compared to existing plastomers.

“We are confident that our Borealis plastomers portfolio expansion will help us penetrate new markets and cement our innovation leadership in this area. Be on the lookout for more exciting developments in Borealis plastomers in the future,” said Maurits van Tol, Borealis vice president innovation and technology. (NA)

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