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Chemtura Announces Expansion of Its Urethanes Business into High-Performance Thermoplastic Polyurethane Products

Friday 17. May 2013 - Chemtura Corporation (NYSE/EuroNext Paris: CHMT), a world leader in hot-cast urethane pre-polymers, today announced the launch of its thermoplastic polyurethane product line under the Ultralast brand.

“The unique formulation of our Ultralast Thermoplastic Urethanes allows plastic manufacturers to achieve superior performance by utilizing Chemtura’s cast urethanes technology,” said Matthew Hellstern, president and general manager of the Urethanes business. Ultralast products are based on Chemtura’s proprietary low free (LF) technology, which helps to eliminate undesired reactions. This well-defined polymer structure results in improved properties and easier processing.
Chemtura’s leadership in cast urethanes, with more than 300 prepolymer products under the Adiprene / Vibrathane / Duracast brands, has allowed it to leverage its cutting-edge urethane technologies in designing its Ultralast products.
“We are proud of this addition to our urethanes portfolio, which signifies a commitment to innovation that allows our customers to be more successful in their industries,” Hellstern said.