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Huntsman is a specialist supplier to the adhesives industry. We provide chemistries to help create epoxy, acrylate, polyurethane solvent-based, polyurethane water-based and TPUs for solvent-based and hot-melt solutions. Our portfolio features a wide range of hardeners, also known as crosslinkers or curing agents. These are offered under the trade name IRODUR® and are used across a variety of markets including the footwear sector. Under the trade name IRODUR®, Huntsman offers a range of polyisocyanates that are used as hardeners for two-component polyurethane and polychloroprene adhesives. Adding IRODUR® to adhesive formulations results in: Optimum cohesion and adhesion Rapid crosslinking and fast curing Outstanding heat stability Maximum resistance to solvents, fats, and plasticizers.

RUBITRIM® formulated polyurethane systems are developed to deliver a soft touch and luxurious feel in transportation-related TRIM applications. RUBITRIM® systems can provide customers with benefits including: fast cure; good properties that meet a range of OEM specification requirements; low emissions; compatibility with PVC skins; excellent part-to-part reproducibility. RUBITRIM® systems may be used in trim applications including: semi-rigid backfoam for instrument and door panels; water-blown integral skin for steering wheels and armrests; rigid foams for crash pads and other protective applications; various elastomeric foams for flexible air filters, gaskets and seals; and rigid elastomers for molded body panels. RUBITRIM® systems offer robust processing windows for manufacturing methods such as open- and closed-pour (injection), high-pressure and cold-cure molding. Substrates that may be used with RUBITRIM® polyurethane systems include PVC, EPP, PUR and barrier-backed leather.

The polyetheramine family has expanded to now include SURFONAMINE® materials specifically designed to meet market needs in pigment modification, as dispersant building blocks, and in polymer modification applications including nylon, polyolefins, and polysilicones.

The ACOUSTIFLEX® family of formulated polyurethane systems is developed to deliver lightweight acoustic insulation and absorption in transportation-related acoustic applications. ACOUSTIFLEX® systems can provide benefits including a range of functionalities with regard to transmission loss, acoustic absorption or dynamic noise vibration damping, good thermal insulation performance, and compliance with the low emission standards for most OEMs. These systems may be used in a range of acoustic applications including flexible high-resiliency and viscoelastic foam carpet underlay, dash insulators and stuffer pads, as well as semi-rigid foam, wheelhouse, transmission tunnel and pillar cavity fill insulators and elastomeric, heavy layer noise barriers. ACOUSTIFLEX® systems offer robust processing windows for various manufacturing methods such as open- and closed-pour (injection), high-pressure, cold-cure molding, and free-rise batch block.

ELASTAMINE® amines are a new and unique product range of specialty amines. Thermoplastic polymers such as polyamides (nylon), polyolefins, or polyester find use in a variety of applications, ranging from fibres to films or membranes, to engineering plastics. However, several characteristics such as flexibility, hydrophilicity, low temperature properties, and surface energy can be improved through modification with ELASTAMINE® amines.

JEFFAMINE® range offers the world’s most extensive selection of polyetheramines, many of which are unavailable elsewhere. These highly versatile products contain primary amino groups attached to the end of a polyether backbone normally based on propylene oxide (PO), ethylene oxide (EO), or a mixture of both oxides.

The POLYRESYST™ family of products comprises adhesive systems, polyurea systems and priming systems for multiple applications.

Huntsman’s building blocks and POLYRESYST™ coatings systems are developed to protect substrates used across numerous applications, industries an environment.

We provide a broad variety of options (Polyurethane, Polyurea or Hybrid systems) that can cover the physical properties you need. In combination with proper surface preparation, this can make them ideal for all kinds of materials and many applications.

Huntsman offers also a complete range of high-performance POLYRESYST™ polyurethane adhesives and specialty components for multiple applications. From indoor to outdoor, floor to roof you can rely on us to deliver strong and lasting solutions able to suit your requirements.

Our offering includes:

• Wood adhesives - for structural support
• Panel adhesives - for advanced lamination
• 3K mortars - for improved compatibility
• Binders - for durable recycling

The RIMLINE® family of formulated polyurethane resins is developed to deliver fast cycle times and lightweight solutions for transportation-related composite applications. RIMLINE® polyurethane systems can provide the following benefits: lightweight material; fast cure resulting in short cycle times; high toughness; high stiffness (i.e. high modulus). RIMLINE® polyurethane systems may be used in a wide range of composite applications including various interior components (e.g. load floors, sunshades), suspension components (e.g. leaf springs) as well as EV battery-related applications. RIMLINE® polyurethane systems offer a robust processing window for a number of manufacturing methods including: pultrusion; long fiber injection (LFI); spray honeycomb; low-and full-density structural reaction injection molding (SRIM); and filament winding.

The RUBIFLEX® family of formulated polyurethane systems is developed to deliver superior comfort and support in transportation-related seating applications. RUBIFLEX® polyurethane systems can provide one or more of the following benefits: high elasticity for excellent vibration transmissibility performance; superior comfort properties; very good durability properties; fit-for-use in thin seat profiles; low emissions; bio-content. RUBIFLEX® polyurethane systems may be used to produce a wide range of seating applications including high resiliency, flexible foam seat pads and semi-flexible foam head restraints, armrests and center consoles. RUBIFLEX® polyurethane systems offer a robust processing window for a number of manufacturing methods such as cut-and-sew, foam-in-place and cold-cure molding. Substrates that may be used with RUBIFLEX® polyurethane systems include PVC, EPP, PUR and barrier-backed leather. RUBIFLEX® systems can also be used in furniture and bedding applications.

The SHOKLESS™ family of formulated polyurethane systems is developed to provide lightweight, thermal, structural and vibration protection in transport-related applications. SHOKLESS™ products are developed for use in the potting and fixation of cells or packs mounted in electric vehicle batteries and for NVH applications targeting vibration dampening devices and components. The SHOKLESS™ range includes a broad spectrum of density options for tunable performance. All products have very good physical and mechanical properties and can offer excellent compression and tensile stress performance across a wide temperature range. Other features and benefits typically include low viscosity for efficient application, broad processing windows for flexible handling, and fast cure at low temperatures. SHOKLESS™ systems are generally compatible with a range of different manufacturing methods such as open- and closed-pour (injection) and cold-cure molding.

ULTRAPURE® carbonates are high-purity solvents for electrolytes that are critical to the reliable operation of lithium-ion batteries and long working life for electronics and electric vehicles. We are the only producer and largest supplier of propylene carbonate and ethylene carbonate in North America.

URALANE® polyurethane adhesives provide superior joining and bonding solutions for acrylics, plastics, and metals primarily used in aerospace interior assemblies. URALANE® adhesives are available in flame-retardant versions that meet stringent flammability requirements in aerospace applications and offer productivity and manufacturing process improvements, as well as reductions in weight over other fastening methods. Additionally, manufacturers can select adhesives resistant to fatigue, chemicals and temperatures, with mechanical properties that vary from rigid to flexible and offer long-term durability. Our products are specified in numerous applications ranging from interior parts such as seats, lavatories, overhead bins, galleys and monuments to exterior parts such as nacelles, landing gear doors and control surfaces.

The VITROX® family of high-performance polyurethane resin systems can be used in demanding structural and semi-structural composite applications in Transportation including interior load floor components, suspension components, body structure components, powertrain/wheel components, and battery enclosures. VITROX® system benefits include adjustment of the pot-life to match individual processing conditions, coupled with the ability to offer faster curing cycles along with excellent mechanical properties. VITROX® polyurethane systems offer a robust processing window for a number of manufacturing methods such as resin transfer molding, spray honeycomb and filament winding. VITROX® resin provides a longer handling window, faster curing time and superior high-temperature resistance properties compared to existing technologies.

DALTOCAST® is an advanced portfolio of polyurethane-based, hot-cast, engineering elastomers, which includes a full range of polyols and chain extenders. Over the years we’ve blended these raw materials together in different combinations - creating a suite of tried and tested elastomer formulations that we market as our MPC, MDE, MPT, SWP, WRP, V-TER product families. Proven to perform, these standard elastomer products are easy to process and provide good chemical resistance and excellent mechanical characteristics. Often, these off-the-shelf solutions will satisfy our customers’ needs. But if not, don't worry. We can work together to make you something unique.

ARADUR® curing agents are supplied in liquid or solid form and can be used in conjunction with ARALDITE® epoxy resins to achieve a broad range of thermal, mechanical and electrical properties. This complete line of high-performance curing agents includes reactive polyamides, polyamido amines, aliphatic amines, cycloaliphatic amines, aromatic amines, anhydrides and novolacs.