15 Apr 2026

Syensqo unlocks durable translucent polypropylene for next-generation automotive design

New stabilizer solutions meet rigorous weathering and thermal aging requirements in automotive applications

Brussels, April 15, 2026 - Syensqo has launched CYASORB^® CYXTRA^® V9800 and V9100, a new stabilizer series that enables automotive manufacturers and compounders to expand the use of translucent polypropylene (PP) in both interior and exterior applications, combining modern design aesthetics with long-term durability.

As automotive design increasingly incorporates light, transparency and refined surface effects, materials such as translucent PP offer new creative possibilities. However, their sensitivity to UV exposure and heat has historically limited their use in demanding environments. Syensqo’s new CYASORB^® CYXTRA^® V9800 and V9100 solutions address these challenges, helping materials maintain clarity, color and performance over time.

The CYASORB^® CYXTRA^® series provides targeted protection for these specific needs:

CYASORB^® CYXTRA^® V9800: Optimized for exterior applications, such as bumpers, requiring higher UV stabilization.
CYASORB^® CYXTRA^® V9100: Engineered for interior applications where higher thermal stabilization is essential.

Key benefits include:

Discoloration and yellowing control: delivers minimal yellowing under light and heat exposure and provides a minimal contribution to the yellowness index.
Light transmittance retention: ensures long-term retention of light transmittance and low haze throughout the service life.
Consistent aesthetics: provides excellent gloss retention and prevents blooming issues under light and heat exposure.
Extended lifespan: protects mechanical properties and aesthetics, leading to visually appealing products that retain quality throughout their lifecycle.

“As automotive design continues to evolve, material performance must keep pace. With our latest CYASORB^® CYXTRA^® solutions, we are enabling our customers to confidently expand the use of translucent polypropylene in demanding automotive applications,” said Chen Ning, Vice President, Polymer Additives at Syensqo. “This launch reflects our commitment to delivering high-value innovations that help OEMs achieve both durability and distinctive design."

Syensqo will exhibit at CHINAPLAS 2026. Come visit and talk to our experts at Hall 7.2, C37.

CYASORB^® and CYXTRA^® are registered trademarks of Syensqo.

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About Syensqo

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates in 30 countries.

Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and healthcare applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.

Learn more at www.syensqo.com.