Clariant showcases chemical foaming agent at Plastomotive 2015

Clariant showcased its Hydrocerol chemical foaming agents (CFAs) at the recently concluded Plastomotive 2015, a conference for the automotive plastics supply chain, in Pune. Dr Mahesh Dhekane, senior product manager – BL Additives, BU Masterbatches, explained the role of chemical foaming agents in reducing the weight of plastic parts in automotive.
 
Mass reduction is critical to achieving new, progressive, fuel-economy standards and reducing vehicle emissions. One of the ways to offer light-weight solution is polymer foaming through chemical foaming agents. Clariant’s new, easy-to-use Hydrocerol CFAs help automakers cut the weight of many interior and exterior plastic parts of a car without adversely affecting the appearance or the performance.
 
Emphasising on the latest technological solutions for the auto makers, Dr Dhekane, said, “The challenge of the automotive industry is to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. The industry today needs players with innovative and sustainable solutions for light weight plastic parts for automobiles. Clariant Masterbatches is a global leader in colour and additive solutions for the plastic industry. Hydrocerol chemical foaming agent is a key component of Clariant’s comprehensive product line that would benefit our customers”.
 
Due to their numerous benefits, Hydrocerol range of endothermic foaming agents can be used for foamed automotive plastic parts. Their specialty active ingredients provide fine cell foam structures, excellent mechanical properties and are environment friendly, claims the company.