HEERLEN, Netherlands (Nov. 26, 2008) — DSM Elastomers has started producing Keltan EPDM rubber using its ACE advanced catalyst technology.
The technology has the potential for significant energy saving and new product opportunities, the company said. The implementation occurred at the firm's Geleen, Netherlands, plant.
These new products contain relatively large amounts of 2-vinyl-5-norbornene as the diene third monomer and promise to reduce costs of peroxide-cured compounds, the company said.