The Materials Handbook, an adhesive and sealant industry directory of suppliers of raw materials, additives and chemicals used in the manufacture of adhesives and sealants.
Kraton is a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value performance products derived from renewable resources designed to deliver exceptional value. Our broad portfolio of pine-based specialty products and polymers enable our customers to develop sustainable, high-performance adhesives for applications such as tapes, labels, hygiene, and sealants.
Kraton Corp. recently announced that it is collaborating with SABIC to produce ISCC PLUS Certified renewable styrenic block copolymers (SBCs) at Kraton’s manufacturing facility in Berre, France.
ISCC PLUS certification provides traceability of recycled and renewable-based materials across the supply chain.
December 28, 2021
Kraton Corp. recently announced that the company has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification to produce ISCC Plus Certified renewable styrenic block copolymers (SBCs) at its facility in Berre, France.
The award-winning two-component spray polyurethane foam products from DuPont are used to air seal and insulate various spaces within the building envelope.
November 1, 2021
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently recognized the top three innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry.
Kraton Corp. recently announced an energy surcharge increase of €250/MT (approximately $290) for all hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) products produced in Europe.
Kraton is committed to including sustainability as an element of its enterprise business strategies.
September 22, 2021
Kraton Corp. recently announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s progress and approach to driving the integration of sustainability throughout its operations.
The EPA exemption will allow Delta Air Lines to use the block copolymer in specific applications in Georgia, Utah, and Minnesota to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
April 27, 2021
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a public health emergency exemption under Section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) submitted by the Georgia, Utah, and Minnesota Departments of Agriculture for the deployment of Kraton Corp.’s BiaXam™ in specific applications.
Boldrini will assume responsibility for Kraton's global sustainability strategy and related initiatives.
April 2, 2021
Kraton Corp. recently announced that Marcello Boldrini, its senior vice president and Chemical segment president, has been appointed to the additional role of chief sustainability officer.
Depending on the regulatory approval process or certification requirements by country, Kraton believes that BIAXAM could be used as a coating on personal protective equipment (PPE) and as a replaceable peel-and-stick film for a broad range of applications.
September 10, 2020
Kraton Corp. recently announced that it is seeking regulatory approval for BIAXAM, a sulfonated polymer technology with long-lasting self-disinfecting properties that has been demonstrated in studies to quickly inactivate up to 99.99% of SARS-CoV-2 (virus that causes COVID-19) and other microbes.
By 2050, the United Nations expects the global population to reach approximately 9.5 billion people. The expectations are that millions of people will be lifted out of poverty, increasing living standards and driving demand for chemical products.
Kraton reports that it now has the advanced sustainability management systems in place to receive the EcoVadis gold-level sustainability rating.
June 29, 2020
Kraton Corp. recently announced the release of its “2019 Sustainability Report,” which highlights its successes and approach to driving the integration of sustainability throughout the company.
Together with Kraton, the Together for Sustainability initiative will continue to foster and drive sustainability practices and processes along the chemical industry’s supplying companies.
June 15, 2020
Together for Sustainability (TfS) recently announced that Kraton has joined the TfS initiative.