Kraton Polymers Presents Innovations at the E&E Congress 2008

Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), a leading global producer of engineered

polymers, will present its latest innovations for meeting the cost and

performance challenges facing today´s roads

industry at the 4th Euroasphalt & Eurobitume

Congress from 21-23 May 2008 in Copenhagen (Booth 56/58/60).
The world´s leading supplier of

styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) block copolymers for bitumen

modification will demonstrate first-time opportunities for road owners

to use SBS base course modification to reduce both the cost and the

environmental impact of paving construction while improving the overall

quality of the asphalt pavement.
This technological step-change in base course performance, researched in

conjunction with Delft University of Technology, features alongside

further efficiency-related innovations. These include proprietary Kraton

D1192 with its improved bitumen compatibility and lower binder

viscosity. Kraton D1192 enables long term, high-performance asphalt

pavement to be achieved using lower quality bitumen, and the production

of bitumen emulsions with exceptional properties and performance for

fast maintenance turnaround in heavily-trafficked areas.
Stephen Evans, Vice President Paving and Roofing at Kraton Polymers

comments: "High crude oil prices, reduced

bitumen quality and consistency, and meeting environmental requirements

such as reduced energy use and more recycling are difficult challenges

facing today´s roads industry. As the

innovator in our field we invest in developing products and technologies

that make a difference across the whole paving industry. Our latest

research into SBS base course modification is testament to this and we

are looking forward to exploring the potential of this advance with

visitors to the E&E Congress."
Please visit Kraton Polymers anytime at our Booth 56/58/60 at the E&E

Congress 2008, or contact us to set up a specific meeting at our stand

via Nicolas.Derville@kraton.com or via your sales contact. For more general information contact us on Customer.inquiries@kraton.com or look on www.kraton.com
About Kraton
Kraton is a leading global performance polymer company and is the world´s

largest producer of styrenic block copolymers (SBCs), a family of

products whose chemistry was pioneered by Kraton more than forty years

ago. SBCs are highly-engineered thermoplastic elastomers, which enhance

the performance of numerous products by delivering a variety of

attributes, including: greater flexibility, resilience, strength

durability and processability. Kraton polymers are used in a wide range

of applications including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal

care products, sealants, lubricants, medical, packaging, automotive

paving, roofing, and footwear products. Kraton has the leading position

in nearly all of its core markets and is the only producer of SBCs with

global manufacturing capability. Its production facilities are located

in the United States, The Netherlands, Germany, France, Brazil, and

Japan.
Kraton, the Kraton logo and design are trademarks of Kraton Polymers LLC.
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