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January 2009
PRESS RELEASE

Dexco Polymers LP commercializes a new Styrenic Block Copolymer for
Nonwovens Applications.

HOUSTON – Dexco Polymers LP has commercialized a new grade of Vector®
styrenic block copolymers designed specifically for the hot melt
adhesive nonwovens market. Developed under the designation DPX 593,
this new commercial block copolymer, Vector 4293A, has a patented, 4-arm
radial styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) block copolymer structure with a
high styrene-isoprene diblock content.

“Given the success of this polymer in bringing benefits in some nonwoven
applications, Dexco has now elected to make this polymer more widely
available,” per Chris Mudd, General Manager, Dexco Polymers. “It has
been found to improve the overall cost of the adhesive formulation while
also providing additional performance benefits.”


New High-Efficiency Styrenic Block Copolymers, Tackifier for Adhesives

By Shawn W. Mowry, Ph.D.,
Senior Research Engineer, ExxonMobil Chemical Co., Baytown, TX

"To achieve improved adhesive performance, two
high-efficiency four-arm radial styrene-isoprenestyrene
(SIS) block copolymers were developed by
Dexco Polymers L.P."... (read more)


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