Osnabrück, Germany - Huntsman Polyurethanes says it has become the first major provider of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) to offer a non-blooming, matte, polyester-based solution to the wire and cable market.
Huntsman said Irogran A 85 C 5024 DP eliminates the risk of blooming, an undesirable effect that occurs when additives migrate to the surface of a material and become visible.
A number of customers have already trialled the product, which is halogen-free and suited to wire and cable applications such as jacketing, spiral and data cables, Huntsman said. Initially the product is targeted for use in China but the company also expects interest elsewhere.
