Intertek helps Milliken launch new reinforcing agent for automotive polyolefins
27 Jan 2011
The Rapid evaluation of Hyperform® HPR-803 by Intertek helps international chemicals leader Milliken quickly introducing new automotive materials into the market.
Intertek, the leading provider of quality and safety solutions to a wide range of industries worldwide, has successfully completed an assessment of Milliken’s new reinforcing agent for automotive polyolefins, Hyperform® HPR-803. Milliken is one of the largest textile and chemical producers in the world. Its chemical products play a critical role in numerous industrial and consumer applications and products including paints, petroleum, plastics, textiles, fibers, and a variety of manufacturing processes.
Early assessment of the processability of polymer recipes on real size components in a specialist laboratory can minimise the risk of failure at a later stage of the development process. It also helps ensure a quick market introduction for new and innovated products.
By testing Milliken’s new and innovative reinforcing agent’s positive influence on the mechanical performance and aesthetic properties of polypropylene, Intertek has facilitated the prompt introduction of Hyperform® HPR-803 into the automotive materials market.
The process involved scaling up injection moulding trials from laboratory level to full automotive component size and performing laboratory testing of these components via 3D measurements. Test results demonstrated the good processability of compounds containing Hyperform® HPR-803, as well as good product characteristics for final components.
The material evaluation by Intertek was completed and reported within Milliken’s tight project deadlines, enabling them to introduce the new material at K 2010, a major global plastics exhibition, last October.
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Hyperform is a registered trademark of Milliken & Company
Contacts:
Eric Ris, Intertek Business Development Director
Telephone: +31 (0)88 126 8888
eric.ris@intertek.com
Wouter Reyntjens, Milliken Chemicals Business Development Manager
Telephone: +32 (0)9 265 1019
wouter.reyntjens@milliken.com
Erik Holladay, Intertek Global Marketing Director
Telephone: +1 713 407 3500
erik.holladay@intertek.com
About Milliken & Company
A leading international corporation, Milliken is a privately-held, technology-based company serving textile, chemical, and floor covering markets, and is dedicated to building a strong culture of integrity, innovation, and excellence. Milliken Chemical, a division of Milliken & Company, specializes in developing and producing additives and colourants for the global plastics and household care industries. Milliken Chemical has application and development centres around the world dedicated to customer support. For more information about Milliken Chemical, please visit www.millikenchemical.com and www.clearpp.com.
About Intertek
Intertek (ITRK.L) is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 26,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world.