Polyurethanes

RUBIFLEX® seating solutions
Lightweight comfort with innovative chemistryBenefitsThe
comfortof driving
How can you provide the ultimate comfort experiencefor drivers and passengers? Our RUBIFLEX® MDI-based
product line offers innovative automotive seating solutions,providing you distinct benefits in terms of processability andfoam properties for a unique driving experience.
Why RUBIFLEX® product line?

Cleaner
Control odour and VOC emissions
depending on your market requirements,
while complying with global regulations.

LighterCreate thin yet highly resilient seatingsolutions that provide more space withless weight.

Comfortable
Provide soft-feeling product surfaces,
distinctive comfort and enhanced
body support.

Circular
Our MDI-based polyurethane technologies enable
you to maintain technical performance whileconsidering bio-based or recycled material content.

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Versatilesolutions foradvanced seating
The range of RUBIFLEX® fully formulated systems, polyurethane components
and prepolymers produce a wide range of seating applications. This versatility
allows you to expand your production capabilities while reducing your inventory.
Enabling design freedom and cost-efficiency, the RUBIFLEX® MDI-based productline offers a robust processing window for manufacturing methods including cutand-sew, foam-in-place and cold cure moulding. Globally available and compliant
with the specifications of major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), theRUBIFLEX® product line helps you to achieve the right balance of improved
comfort, durability and differentiation, whilst striving to optimise processing andtotal part cost.
Targeted application areas:•

Seat cushions•

Headrests•

Seat backs•

Industrial vehicle seating•

Center consoles•

Motorcycle and power sports saddles•Armrests

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Introducing thenext generation of theRUBIFLEX® product line
Building on our 40 years of experience providing solutions
for automotive seating, we have added a new generationof comfort with three technologies: RUBIFLEX® HR AC system,
RUBIFLEX® HR GH system and RUBIFLEX® HR VP pre-polymer.

NEW1polyurethane system developed for
Advanced Comfort (AC) for thin seats•

High Resilience (HR) response•Dynamic Advanced Comfort (AC)•Standardised manufacturing processes•Fully formulated system

NEW

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polyurethane system developed for
Gradient Hardness (GH) foam for
simplified manufacturing•

High Resilience (HR) response•

Uniquely firm Gradient Hardness (GH)•

1-piece-1-step manufacturing process•

Fully formulated systemNEW3polyurethane pre-polymer for self-formulators
looking to improve comfort

4•High Resilience (HR) response•

Very good Vibration Performance (VP)

•Enables thinner seat design possibilities•

Pre-polymer

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polyurethane system with low emission,developed for flexible foam for moulded
headrests and armrests•

Very good physical properties•

Low emissions•

Fast cycle time and robust processabilityNEWpolyurethane system with faster processability,
developed for flexible foam for moulded
headrests and armrests•

20% faster demould time vs. conventional system•

Meet physical properties requirements•

Low emission system54polyurethane system with bio-content,

4developed for flexible foam for moulded
headrests and armrests

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Robust foam made with bio-polyol•

Low odour performance•

Meets robust processing requirements

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polyurethane system with low emission,developed for flexible foam for seat cushions•High Resilience (HR) response•Low emissions and low odour•

Reliability enables less rejects and downtime

polyurethane system with bio-content,
developed for flexible foam for seatcushions and seat backs•High quality foam made with bio-polyol•Meets emissions requirements•No extra components required

THE PROPERTIES ON ALL LISTED PRODUCTS CAN BE ACHIEVED WHEN
COMBINED WITH A SUITABLE PROCESS AND DESIGN

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MDI technology

A lighter, cleaner,and comfortable
future
MDI-based foam solutions create the opportunity toWhy MDI?

improve operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact•

Reduce extraction costs

and create a cleaner, more durable end-product without•Reduce final part emissions

sacrificing performance.

•Reduce costs related to compliance with Environmental
Health and Safety regulation

MDI-based foam systems contain approximately 10 times less
VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) content than TDI-based
foam systems. This allows you to reduce emissions andodour to improve your working environment and customer
experience, and comply with OEM requirements.

Design success into your products
Huntsman Polyurethanes offers technical expertise andtesting capabilities to support your product development.
Our global Research and Technology (R&T) teams offer
a personal approach to help you develop new solutions
that meet your customers’ needs and exceed drivers’ andpassengers’ expectations for comfort in full compliancewith Automotive ISO and Technical Standard.
How can we help?
•Increase environmental benefits•

Expand health and safety features•

Design and prototype lighter, comfortable and safe seats•

Speed up manufacturing start-up with the RUBIFLEX®
product line•

Reduce Total Cost of Ownership

For more information: www.huntsman.com/polyurethanes
polyurethanes_eu@huntsman.com
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less VOC content

Towardssustainability
As we move towards a more carbon neutral and circular society,automotive businesses are searching for alternative resources to fossilbased chemistry. This involves moving towards renewable bio-based,recycled materials and low carbon e-mobility. At Huntsman, we arededicated to the development of sustainable solutions that support theindustry’s environmental ambitions.
As a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) – theworld’s largest voluntary corporate citizenship initiative – our work isguided by the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. All 17 UN
Sustainable Development Goals are important to our business – withthree of particular relevance to our RUBIFLEX® product line.

Increase safety and comfort

Optimal use of resources, improved
productivity and lightweight design

Reduce fuel consumption

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For further information please contact your automotive
team for your region:
EUROPE
Huntsman Polyurethanes
Everslaan 453078 Everberg
Belgium
Tel.: +32 2 758 9211
polyurethanes_eu@huntsman.com
ASIA
Huntsman Polyurethanes
452 Wen Jing Road
Minhang Econ. & Tech. Dev. Zone
Shanghai 200245
P.R. China
Tel.: + 86 21 2403 7304
contactus_apac@huntsman.com
AMERICASHuntsman Polyurethanes
Auburn Hills Technical Center
2190 Executive Hills Boulevard
Auburn Hills, MI 4836
USATel.: +1 248 322 7412
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