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UBE Unveils Third U-BE-INFINITY Product

Key highlights
  • UBE certifies polybutadiene using ISCC mass balance approach.
  • All polybutadiene products from UBE's Chiba factory meet ISCC PLUS standards.
  • The product maintains quality for applications like tires and industrial rubber.
  • UBE focuses on climate change, circular economy, and nature positivity.

Product Certification

UBE Corporation has certified its polybutadiene, produced using the ISCC mass balance approach, under the U-BE-INFINITY brand. This certification applies to products manufactured and sold by UBE Elastomer Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of UBE Group.

ISCC PLUS Standards

The polybutadiene products, including UBEPOL BR® and UBEPOL VCR®, are produced at UBE Elastomer's Chiba factory. They comply with the latest ISCC PLUS requirements, ensuring they contribute to reducing environmental impact while maintaining the same quality and properties as conventional products.

Applications and Benefits

These certified products are interchangeable with conventional ones, offering wear resistance, energy loss properties, durability, and processability. They are suitable for various applications, such as automotive tires, polystyrene modifiers, industrial rubber products, shoe soles, and golf balls, while addressing global environmental issues.

Environmental Focus

UBE Group is committed to tackling major environmental challenges, including climate change, circular economy, and nature positivity. The company is actively developing and applying environmentally friendly products and technologies to contribute to solving global environmental issues and achieving its 2030 vision.