Templates034 launches our first commercially validated bio-based elastomer compound family, replacing up to 40% of petroleum-derived raw materials with renewable plant-based alternatives while maintaining identical performance specifications to conventional compounds.

Bio-Based Compound Range

• BioFlex EPDM: 35% bio-content from sugarcane-derived ethylene, identical ozone and UV performance to standard EPDM, verified by independent testing at Rubber Research Institute
• BioFlex NR+: Enhanced natural rubber compound with bio-based processing oils (soybean-derived) replacing petroleum TDAE oil, maintaining low-temperature flexibility to −40°C
• BioFlex TPE: Thermoplastic elastomer with 40% bio-content from castor oil polyols, processable on standard injection molding equipment with no parameter changes

Sustainability Credentials

• ISCC PLUS mass balance certification for bio-content verification
• Carbon footprint reduction: 25-35% lower CO2e per kg versus conventional compounds
• No palm oil derivatives — all bio-content from non-deforestation sources
• REACH and RoHS compliant, identical regulatory status to conventional compounds

Customer Adoption

Three major automotive OEMs have completed validation testing and approved BioFlex compounds for series production in 2026 model year vehicles, representing 15 million parts annually across weatherstrip, grommet, and vibration dampener applications.