CLEVELAND, Ohio – June 5, 2007 – Lubrizol Advanced Materials, a subsidiary of The Lubrizol
Corporation (NYSE: LZ), is introducing a new soft durometer grade of its Estane® Thermoplastic
Polyurethane (TPU). The new grade is ideal for demanding hose and tube applications with outstanding
resiliency and low temperature flexibility.
“The new soft durometer grade, Estane 58070, offers outstanding low temperature flexibility, snapback
resistance and durability in extreme conditions” says Ed Godlewsky, market manager, Estane
Thermoplastic Polyurethanes. Estane 58070 is a plasticized polyester TPU with a 72A hardness used in
the manufacture of hoses and tubes. Its robust properties make the material especially suited for hoses
used to convey petroleum-based products. Godlewsky said, “It will maintain its properties even in the
cold weather. Hoses and tubes can be rolled or unrolled without difficulty; this new grade also displays
high tensile and tear strength, along with abrasion resistance for added durability.”
Estane 58070 is well suited for applications such as hoses and tubes, fabric coating, wire & cable,
gasoline drop hoses, mulch hosing, liquid waste transfer, and small fuel hose vapor recovery systems.
Proprietary technology also includes hydrolysis stabilizer formulated in the recipe.
For more information about Estane® TPUs or to review a complete array of Lubrizol’s innovative TPU
technologies, contact us at (888) 234-2436. Or visit us on the web at www.estane.com.
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Estane® is a registered trademark of The Lubrizol Corporation.
The Lubrizol Corporation (NYSE: LZ) is an innovative specialty chemical company that produces and
supplies technologies that improve the quality and performance of our customers' products in the global
transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for
engine oils, other transportation-related fluids and industrial lubricants, as well as fuel additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for personal care
products and pharmaceuticals; specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance
coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. Lubrizol’s industry-leading technologies in
additives, ingredients and compounds enhance the quality, performance and value of customers’ products, while reducing their environmental impact.
With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, The Lubrizol Corporation owns and operates
manufacturing facilities in 20 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world.
Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 6,800 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2006
were $4.0 billion. For more information, visit www.lubrizol.com. |