High-performance Queo materials join Bornewables line

July 5, 2023
The Borealis products can be used in automotive and houseware parts, wire and cable applications, and flexible and rigid packaging.

Queo Vienna, Austria-based Borealis AG produces a wide range of recycled polymers in its Bornewables portfolio of circular polyolefins. These materials are made from sustainably sourced, renewable feedstocks such as used cooking oil and residues from vegetable oil processing. All Bornewables polyolefins are recognized with International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS).  

What’s new? Queo, a range of high-performance polyolefin plastomers and elastomers that are part of the Bornewables portfolio. Queo received ISCC PLUS certification in March.  

Benefits Sustainably sourced polyolefins that match the performance of conventional plastics such as polyethylene, without requiring a fossil-based source. Queo products can be used in automotive and houseware parts, wire and cable applications, and flexible and rigid packaging. The company said Queo materials exhibit exceptional sealability, flexibility, compatibility and processability properties.  

Borealis Compounds Inc., Houston, 908-850-6200,  www.borealisgroup.com 

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