ExxonMobil launches new TPV with FDA approval

Houston, Texas -- ExxonMobil Chemical has launched a new version of its Santoprene thermoplastic vulcanisate (TPV) which complies with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for food contact with engineering thermoplastics.

According to the firm, a subsidiary of oil giant ExxonMobil Corp, Santoprene TPV B100 is designed for “excellent” adhesion to acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate (PC), polystyrene (PS), acrylic (PMMA), acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyphenylene oxide (PPO) blends using cold insert, two-shot injection or extrusion molding.

"There has been great interest expressed by our customers from around the world for a food contact compliant grade," said Seth Barron, Santoprene products global strategic market manager.

ExxonMobil Chemical said the Santoprene TPV B100 provides greater design flexibility and helps reduce the number of manufacturing steps because it adheres directly to ETPs during processing and can reduce the need for multiple-component assembly, improving product development cycle times and lowering system costs.