Platamid® HX 2656 Rnew: the first 100% biobased Hotmelt Adhesive

The automotive industry has been working for years to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds in the passenger compartment, i.e. the evaporation of gases from the materials used for the construction of car interiors (VOCs and fogging). Other markets in Technical Textiles are following this trend.

In line with the Kyoto Protocol, the challenge for the chemical industry as a whole is to provide sustainable chemistry. This is driven primarily by the objective to limit CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. Using renewable resources is one of the key factors in attaining this goal. The raw materials of Platamid® HX 2656 Rnew are derived from vegetable oil feedstock, and thus 100% renewable organic carbon as per ASTM D6866 (Standard Test Methods for determining the Biobased Content of Natural Range Materials Using Radiocarbon and Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry Analysis).

Platamid® HX 2656 Rnew is a high performance thermoplastic hotmelt adhesive developed for highly demanding and durable applications. Industrial scale production has been demonstrated successfully. Platamid® HX 2656 can be processed into webbing, netting, film and filament using standard equipment and conditions. Application developments are underway in cooperation with our customers.

Platamid® Hotmelt Adhesives are an excellent solution to highly demanding bonding challenges in a large number of markets, including textile interlining, technical textiles, construction, electronics and automotive.

Platamid® has been used for over 40 years in applications where durability and strength matter.