The book provides a qualified and fast view into the world of TPE including the difference to rubber materials. It describes their classification as they are presented in the market, characterization, manufacturing, processing and behavior. Aside from the self-learning option, it is a companion to seminars and studies about elastomers.

Günter Scholz, BASF Polyurethanes GmbH, Lemförde, Germany; Manuela Gehringer, Allod Werkstoff GmbH & Co. KG, Burgbernheim, Germany.