INEOS Styrolution Equips the New Viomi Super Filter Kettle

INEOS Styrolution Equips the New Viomi Super Filter Kettle

- Viomi Appliance Technology selects INEOS Styrolution Luran® 368R (SAN) for its high impact resistance and its suitability for food contact

- Specialty styrenics as material of choice for design, durability and cost-effectiveness

SHANGHAI, Sept. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has been selected by Viomi Appliance Technology as the thermoplastic supplier for its new Viomi super filter kettle, L1 (UV germicidal Edition), which will be launched in October 2016. Viomi Appliance Technology, the business unit of Xiaomi's Ecological Chain Enterprise specializing in filtered water solutions for household, had identified INEOS Styrolution's Luran 368R as the material of choice for the clear and transparent wall of its new filter kettle. This grade offers high mechanical strength, brilliant color and is compliant with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Union (EU) food contact regulations.

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Key points:

    --  Material of choice for processing, design and safety: The Luran product
        line from INEOS Styrolution provides outstanding surface quality,
        excellent transparency and food contact compliance, enabling the
        creation of products that are aesthetically pleasant, durable and safe
        for daily household use. Luran 368R also exhibits practical toughness
        and superior processability for demanding injection molding and
        extrusion applications. These properties fulfill Viomi's requirements in
        terms of food contact safety, aesthetics and functionality.
    --  A versatile and cost effective solution: A trusted material with
        excellent property retention, INEOS Styrolution's various Luran grades
        are currently used in various household applications such as water
        filters, mixers and blenders, cosmetics jars and coffee machine water
        containers.
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Sven Riechers, Vice President, Specialties Business Management, Asia Pacific, INEOS Styrolution: "Viomi is a growing innovative and global brand within the household industry. We are very proud that Viomi has chosen INEOS Styrolution for their new filter kettle application and we look forward to our continued partnership."

About INEOS Styrolution

INEOS Styrolution is the leading, global styrenics supplier with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS Standard and styrenic specialties. With world-class production facilities and more than 85 years of experience, INEOS Styrolution helps its customers succeed by offering the best possible solution, designed to give them a competitive edge in their markets. The company provides styrenic applications for many everyday products across a broad range of industries, including automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, toys/sports/leisure, and packaging. In 2015, sales were at 5 billion euros. INEOS Styrolution employs approximately 3,100 people and operates 15 production sites in nine countries.

More information: http://www.ineos-styrolution.com

Contact

Hui Boon Kwa
Communications Manager Asia Pacific

INEOS Styrolution APAC Pte Ltd

111 Somerset Road

#08-01/02 TripleOne Somerset

Singapore 238164

Phone: +65-69338373

Email:  huiboon.kwa@styrolution.com

Internet: http://www.ineos-styrolution.com

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