German compounder Bada (Bühl; www.bada.de) has added to its portfolio a range of styrenic block copolymer TPE compounds (TPE-S) for the electrical and electronics industry. The new "Badaflex UL TPE-S" line can be used with polyolefins in multi-component applications and be processed by injection moulding or extrusion.

The product line UL TPE-S (x) A FR01 – where x represents Shore hardness level between 40A and 90A – has potential applications in gaskets, charging plugs, flexible compounds and surfaces with pleasant haptics. Compared to former products, Bada said this latest range has the advantage of being certified for the flammability class V0, which means the compounds self-extinguish and do not drip.

Bada’s UL certification covers thicknesses from 0.4 mm to 3.0 mm, offering customers maximum freedom of design and enabling the production of both very soft and stronger products. In addition to black and ecru, the certifications are valid for each tailor-made colour adjustment. Badaflex UL TPE-S can be processed by injection moulding or extrusion, and it is possible to use it in multi-component applications with polyolefins.