Styrene block copolymer technologies
Styrene Block Copolymers (SBC) are synthetic polymers that have versatile properties due to their molecular structure, which is an aromatic-aliphatic combination. They exhibit excellent elastic, physical, mechanical, and processing properties. SBCs are a type of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), sometimes called TPE-S. SBCs include styrene-ethylene-butadiene-styrene (SEBS), styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS), and styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS). SBCs are used as polymer modifiers by blending these polymers into polyolefins or elastomers.
SBC market drivers
SBC markets have undergone several changes in recent years, including commoditization of SBCs, emergence of new SBC producers, capacity additions, and developments of alternate competing polyolefins and elastomers. The largest market for SBCs is polymer modification. Other important applications include adhesives and sealants, films, medical, wire & cable, roofing, fibers, automotive, consumer products, and others. As shown in the figure below, SBS are the largest type of SBC used. Exhibit below shows global styrene block copolymers demand by type in 2015.
Exhibit 1. Global styrene block copolymers demand by type in 2015
SBC market assessment
ADI has conducted a strategic analysis that covers all major developments in the industry including a comprehensive analysis of supply-demand balance, status of technology availability, and supplier analysis. The report is based on thorough analysis of the industry through a wide range of methods, including published information, patent searches, ADI CMR proprietary projects, and interviews with leading players including SBC producers as well as polymer and chemical producers and end-users. Robust predictive models were created to forecast market size and attractiveness based on input from experts and experienced ADI CMR analysts. The report will particularly benefit producers as well as individual end-users, entrepreneurs, and organizations attempting to understand these complex issues and capture future growth in the marketplace.
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