BASF has developed E-por that offer advantages along the entire value chain for transport packaging – from the converter, the appliance manufacturer and the retailer right to the consumer.
BASF has developed E-por, the first tough-elastic, crack-resistant foam, which can be transported, stored, processed and recycled like traditional Styropor.
Because of its high crack-resistance it is multi-shock-safe and therefore well-suited to be used as a transport packaging for high-quality, shock-sensitive electrical and electronic (E/E) products.
The new BASF granules offer advantages along the entire value chain for transport packaging – from the converter, the appliance manufacturer and the retailer right to the consumer.
E-por combines the shock resistance and aesthetic appeal of interpolymers with the cost-effective recycling and ease of processing of the standard material Styropor. E-por has a very low blowing agent content of less than six percent.
It can be transported and stored at room temperature. E-por saves transport, storage, and energy costs. It is foamed by the packaging manufacturer with a small amount of steam. The material can also be processed on conventional Styropor machines, which is more energy-efficient than processing polyolefins. E-por can be degased and recycled using Styropor technology.