Huntsman launches new all-water foamed polyether sol sole system
- The new DALTOPED AquaPUR technology will be on display at DESMA House on September 19-20.
- Huntsman Polyurethanes today announced the launch of DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology, an innovative all-water foamed polyether sol solution that provides outstanding fluidity and surface clarity for more beautiful, comfortable soles.
DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology, which will be unveiled this week at the 2018 DESMA House show, enables high-quality finishes that footwear producers typically associate with physical foaming systems. DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology is designed to provide a better look and better sole feel for a variety of footwear, including comfort casual shoes, and is available in a variety of density ranges for direct machining and casting unit soles and mid-sole interlayers.
DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology has all the standard features required for polyether materials, including good cold bending properties as well as resistance to hydrolysis and skid, and also has excellent processability. It is compatible with standard polyurethane processing machines, has excellent flow characteristics, and enables complex designs with multiple color options. The material has excellent mixing stability in machine slots and can be processed at room temperature, helping to reduce energy consumption and shorten production cycles.
Alfons Tremml, Business Development Manager and Technical Services Manager for Footwear EAME at Huntsman, said: "Huntsman was one of the first companies in the footwear industry to use an all-water foaming system. Our newly launched DALTOPED® AquaPUR technology joins a range of all-water foaming DALTOPED® designed specifically for footwear applications; System. DALTOPED AquaPUR technology is able to achieve the smooth finish achieved by physical foaming systems and is the ideal solution for customers wishing to switch to an all-water foaming system without compromising on quality.