Elastomers are a special family of polymers, obtained by cross-linking, which gives them great flexibility. These materials, also known as “TPEs” (thermoplastic elastomers), can have variable biobased proportions, depending on production methods.
There are different categories of biobased elastomers, depending on their chemical nature: biobased TPU (polyurethane-based), SEBS (ethylene-butene-based), etc. The level of flexibility, abrasion resistance and hardness of these materials varies greatly from one grade to another, enabling them to be used in a wide range of applications (injection-molded or extruded parts for the automotive industry, etc.). The flexibility, abrasion resistance and hardness of these materials vary widely from one grade to another, enabling them to be used in a wide range of applications (injected or extruded automotive parts, shoe soles, etc.).