Montmeló, Barcelona, Spain – October 24, 2007 -- As a commitment to Innovation, Merquinsa today announced at K2007 the launch of Pearlthane ® CLEAR - a new family of transparent thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU).

CLEAR is Merquinsa´s proprietary technology to address market needs for low yellowness index and transparent TPUs up to 5 mm.

CLEAR grades are all halogen free and plasticizer free. Merquinsa´s CLEAR range enhances the aesthetics performance of a diverse portfolio of end -use products that range from consumer electronics to footwear, adhesives, sport & leisure, industrial and automotive applications.

Pearlthane® CLEAR 15N85 offers best-in-class elastomers transparency and fast cycling properties for consumer goods. Its additional flat modulus between -10 C and 40 C, along with an outstanding hydrolysis resistance make it a material of choice for sport shoes impact absorbers. Pearlthane® CLEAR 15N60D with outstanding impact properties at -20 C and transparency up to 5 mm., meets the most stringent winter sport performance requirements.

About Merquinsa
Merquinsa is a leading thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) specialty producer providing innovative products for injection moulding, extrusion, compounding, adhesives & coatings applications. Merquinsa’s headquarters are in Barcelona, Spain with regional centres in North America and Asia.