Kraton is a leading global producer of engineered polymers and, we believe, the world's largest producer of styrene block copolymers (Sacs), a family of products whose chemistry was pioneered by us over forty years ago. SBCs are highly-engineered thermoplastic elastomers, which enhance the performance of numerous products by delivering a variety of attributes, including greater flexibility, resilience, strength, durability and processability. Kraton polymers are used in a wide range of applications, including adhesives, coatings, consumer and personal care products, sealants and lubricants and medical, packaging, automotive, paving, roofing and footwear products. Kraton has the leading position in nearly all of its core markets and is the only producer of SBCs with global manufacturing capability. Its production facilities are located in the United States, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Brazil and Japan.

Kraton Polymers Business Units

Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings
Kraton products are engineered for use in packaging and specialty tapes, industrial formulations, non-wovens, labels, oil gels and "Do-It-Yourself" sealants. Kraton’s technology leadership enables products that feature increased flexibility, durability and strength.

Paving and Roofing
Kraton polymers are uniquely engineered to enhance the performance capabilities of a wide spectrum of asphalt paving and asphalt roofing applications to improve the strength and elasticity of materials over a broad temperature range and provide greater resistance to wear, rutting and cracking

Advanced Materials
High performance Kraton polymers are most commonly used in various compounds to achieve a soft touch, improved flexibility and resilience. Applications include interior and exterior automotive components, wire and cable, consumer products, household goods, and sports and leisure equipment. For the medical packaging market, Kraton polymers offer customized solutions that are plasticizer-free PVC alternatives and are approved by the FDA and USP Class VI. For the personal care market, their unique molecular structure imparts flexibility and elasticity to applications such as disposable diapers, adult incontinence products, wipes, and many other industrial film and non-woven products. Kraton polymers can be added to different polymers to improve impact resistance, flexibility, and even transparency. Kraton polymers are continually enhanced to add value to a broad range of emerging packaging needs, from superior adhesion and temperature resistance to greater durability and toughness. Kraton Polymers has decades of experience in developing innovative solutions to meet the end use requirements of our customers worldwide.

Emerging Business
Kraton consistently introduces new platform innovations to the block copolymer industry. The Emerging Business end use focuses on new step-out and multi-end-use opportunities. Included in Emerging Business is Kraton polyisoprene latex which is a unique synthetic alternative to natural rubber for dipped goods (such as surgical gloves) and various specialty products.