Krahn Chemie to distribute Sinopec styrene block copolymer in Europe

Krahn Chemie and Sinopec Europa Handels GmbH have agreed to work together to distribute styrene butadiene styrene (SBS), styrene ethylene butadiene styrene (SEBS) and styrene isoprene styrene (SIS) in Europe.

Styrene block copolymer (SBC) can be used in a multitude of applications including pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot-melt adhesives, bitumen modifications and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE-S). The use of SBC considerably improves the elastic recovery of pressure-sensitive and hot-melt adhesives and also significantly increases the impact resistance of plastics.

Suijun Yang, Manager Chemical Department of Sinopec Europa Handels GmbH, explained: "Krahn Chemie has impressed us with its excellent market access and its extensive technical competence. Krahn Chemie is a target-driven, advanced company and we are looking forward to long-term co-operation.”