DSM Elastomers plans speciality line of peroxide-cure EPDMs

Geleen, Netherlands – DSM Elastomers will begin producing a specialtiy line of peroxide-cure EPDMs next year based on a worldwide exclusive licensing agreement with Nova Chemicals.

DSM Elastomers has dubbed the new technology Keltan ACE, standing for Advanced Catalysis Elastomers. DSM said it achieved breakthroughs in advanced catalysis technology based on Nova’s proprietary single-site catalyst know-how that allows it to make EPDM lines with improved properties.

DSM Elastomers said its patent-protected technology results in a new class of EPDMs containing high levels of VNB — scientifically 2-vinyl-5-norbornene…