Kuraray to showcase high-performance products at PLASTINDIA 2018

Kuraray India Private Limited (Headquarters: New Delhi, India; President: Katsuhiro Takahashi) will exhibit jointly at PLASTINDIA 2018, India's largest plastics trade fair to be held in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat State, India, from February 7 to 12, 2018. Showcased will be various high-performance Kuraray products.

EVAL - ethylene vinyl-alcohol copolymer (EVOH) resin

EVAL provides outstanding gas barrier properties and is employed primarily for food packaging materials, and for other non-packaging applications such as automotive fuel tank and plastic floor heating pipe.

SEPTON is used for a variety of applications

SEPTON and HYBRAR - hydrogenated styrenic thermoplastic elastomers

SEPTON and HYBRAR are a series of styrenic-based thermoplastic rubbers. HYBRAR especially exhibits high vibration damping and shock absorption properties. SEPTON and HYBRAR have a variety of applications ranging from adhesives, to personal care products and the automotive industry.

GENESTAR - proprietary heat-resistant polyamide resin

GENESTAR is a new polyamide engineering plastic developed by Kuraray from a unique C9 monomer (PA9T). With low water absorption, high heat resistance, high chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and dimensional precision, GENESTAR is used in a growing range of applications including automotive, electrical, and electronic components.

About the company

Kuraray was founded in 1926 for the purpose of commercializing synthetic rayon, which was cutting edge technology at the time. Nowadays, the company has over 8000 employees and the capital of approx. 89,000 million yen. It develops chemicals and resins, fibers and textiles, high performance material, medical products and others.