Ineos Styrolution Introduces Low‑Emission Styrene‑Based Thermoplastics

Ineos Styrolution Introduces Low‑Emission Styrene‑Based Thermoplastics

Leading global styrenics supplier Ineos Styrolution has launched two new specialty thermoplastics—Styrolux ECO and Styroflex ECO—that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 74% compared to conventional styrene derived from fossil fuels.

Both products are styrene‑butadiene copolymers (SBC) that match the performance of their traditional counterparts while offering a drop‑in solution for manufacturers. The range is available in two grades:

• Styrolux/Styroflex ECO B60 – 100 % of the styrene is sourced from renewable feedstock.
• Styrolux/Styroflex ECO B30 – 50 % of the styrene is renewable.

Renewable feedstock comes from non‑food, non‑land‑use sources such as kitchen waste and Scandinavian pulp‑industry residues. All renewable streams are certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) and meet the highest sustainability standards.

Key Performance Highlights

• High transparency, brilliance and impact resistance—ideal for labelling, shrink film, food packaging, and medical tubing.
• Thermoplastic elastomer (S‑TPE) properties suitable for extrusion and injection molding, suitable for wrap films, stretch hoods, and household modifiers.

“Sustainable transparent materials are rare, especially those meeting food‑contact or healthcare regulatory approvals,” says Mark Beitz, Vice‑President, Styrenic Specialties EMEA. “Our SBC customers value transparent products that reduce environmental impact without compromising physical properties or regulatory status.”

With Styrolux ECO and Styroflex ECO, Ineos Styrolution delivers a truly sustainable, high‑performance alternative that is ready for immediate market deployment.