Europrene® SOL T 172 C BCA is a radial block copolymer obtained by anionic polymerisation. The polymer is based on styrene and butadiene, where bound styrene is 31 % wt. The polymer is extended with a clear paraffinic oil (45 phr). A non-staining, TNPP free antioxidant system is added during the production process.

Key Features
Europrene® SOL T 172 C BCA is a block copolymer with radial molecular structure, where the oil addition allows extremely good flow characteristics and an easy processability. The grade provides excellent mechanical properties and outstanding abrasion resistance, in a wide range of formulated products. The clear paraffinic oil allows to get finished items with excellent color stability.

Main Applications
Used as a high strength base in formulated compounds for footwear and technical applications, the grade is also used in the modification of polymers and in plastic recycling.

Sustainability
Bio-Circular raw materials can be used in production processes together with traditional raw materials. In order to attribute sustainability characteristics to the final product, Versalis applies the Mass Balance approach, an acknowledged methodology that ensures that the sustainability characteristics of the alternative raw material, mixed with traditional naphtha, correspond to those of the final product. BCA products are provided with a sustainability declaration indicating the amount of Bio-Circular Attributed component. They guarantee identical performance, quality and properties, as they do not differ in chemical composition and physical-mechanical performance from standard products.