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Basf targets electronic goods sector with elastic polymer foam

Basf has added a new product to its range of expanded polymer foams that is being targeted at the electrical and electronic goods sector

Basf claims that E-por is the first tough-elastic, crack-resistant foam that can be transported, stored, processed and recycled in the same ways as its Styropor expanded polystyrene.

"E-por combines the shock resistance and aesthetic appeal of interpolymers with the cost-effective recycling and ease of processing of the standard material Styropor," Basf said.

The material can be processed on conventional Styropor machines, and can also be degassed and recycled using Styropor technology, meaning converters do not need to alter their machines.