LyondellBasell | Polyolefins & Engineering Polymers

Advanced polymer solutions delivering flexibility, lightweight performance, enhanced haptics, sealing performance, and durability across diverse industries.

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Advanced polyolefins and engineering polymers for demanding applications

Omya Performance Polymer Distribution is a trusted distribution partner for LyondellBasell's portfolio of high-performance polyolefins, specialty polymers, and engineering polymer compounds across selected European markets. As one of the world's leading polymer producers, LyondellBasell develops advanced material solutions designed to meet demanding requirements for mechanical performance, flexibility, lightweighting, processing efficiency, durability, and sustainability.

 

The portfolio available through Omya Performance Polymer Distribution encompasses polypropylene resins and compounds, Catalloy® reactor TPOs, Polybutene-1 technologies, specialty sealing and packaging solutions, and engineering polymer compounds and blends. These materials provide a broad range of properties, from softness, flexibility, and enhanced haptics to high stiffness, impact resistance, dimensional stability, thermal performance, and long-term durability.

 

Through Omya Performance Polymer Distribution, customers benefit from expert commercial and technical support, application-focused material selection, and dependable regional logistics. Working closely with LyondellBasell's technical specialists, we help manufacturers identify the optimum material and grade for their processing, performance, and end-use requirements.

 

Full and partial portfolio coverage includes selected countries and regions across Europe: Austria, Liechtenstein, PortugalSpain, and Switzerland. 

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Why source LyondellBasell materials through Omya Performance Polymer Distribution?

Selecting the right polymer is key to achieving the required balance of product performance, manufacturing efficiency, design flexibility, and sustainability. Omya Performance Polymer Distribution combines technical expertise with access to LyondellBasell's extensive portfolio to help customers identify the most effective material and grade for their application.

Whether the priority is enhanced haptics and flexibility, lightweighting, impact performance, advanced film and sealing technologies, long-term durability, or high-performance engineering components, our specialists provide practical support throughout material selection, application development, and processing.

LyondellBasell polymer portfolio available through Omya Performance Polymer Distribution:

Adflex® Catalloy® reactor thermoplastic polyolefins (TPOs)

Adflex® Catalloy® reactor TPOs, produced using LyondellBasell's proprietary Catalloy® process technology, combine excellent flexibility and toughness with strong low-temperature impact performance and efficient processability. Their versatile property profile supports flexible packaging applications requiring durability, softness, and performance, while selected grades are also suited to consumer and industrial applications.

Adsyl® propylene-based random copolymers and terpolymers

Adsyl® from LyondellBasell is a portfolio of propylene-based random copolymers and terpolymers designed primarily for high-performance film sealing applications. Combining low seal initiation temperatures, excellent hot tack, good optical properties, and efficient high-speed processing, Adsyl® is widely used as a sealing or skin layer in BOPP, cast, blown, and coextruded film structures for food and beverage, industrial, and other flexible packaging applications.

Hifax® polypropylene (PP) resins and compounds

Hifax® from LyondellBasell is a versatile family of polypropylene resins and compounds produced using proprietary Catalloy® process technology. Offering a broad balance of flexibility, stiffness, impact resistance, heat resistance, and processability, Hifax® materials are suitable for applications ranging from automotive components to building and construction, wire and cable, and industrial products. Selected grades also provide excellent low-temperature impact performance and dimensional stability for demanding end-use environments.

Hostacom® polypropylene (PP) compounds and thermoplastic polyolefins (TPOs)

Hostacom® from LyondellBasell is a broad family of glass fiber-reinforced, mineral-filled, and unfilled polypropylene compounds and thermoplastic polyolefins (TPOs). Offering tailored combinations of stiffness, impact resistance, dimensional stability, heat resistance, surface quality, and processability, Hostacom® materials are widely used in automotive interiors, under-the-hood and structural components, electrical appliances, and other demanding applications where lightweight performance and durability are required.

Koattro® polybutene-1 (PB-1) plastomers

Koattro® from LyondellBasell is a family of high-performance polybutene-1 (PB-1) plastomers offering an excellent combination of softness, flexibility, elasticity, impact resistance, and compatibility with polypropylene. Its versatile property profile makes it well suited to film and packaging applications, polymer modification, tubing, caps and closures, gaskets, TPE and TPV compounds, and hot-melt adhesives where flexibility, toughness, sealing performance, or enhanced processing characteristics are required.

Polybutene-1 (PB-1)

Polybutene-1 (PB-1) from LyondellBasell is a versatile family of high-performance polyolefin resins combining excellent long-term creep resistance, flexibility across a broad temperature range, excellent weldability, chemical resistance, and low noise transmission. Its balanced mechanical and thermal properties make it suitable for a wide range of applications including hot and cold water pipe systems, underfloor heating, district heating, radiator connections, pressure piping, easy-open packaging, film modification, polyolefin modification, and hot-melt adhesives where long-term durability and reliable processing performance are essential.

Schulablend® polycarbonate/acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (PC/ASA)

Schulablend® PC/ASA combines the toughness of polycarbonate with the outstanding weatherability and UV resistance of ASA. Developed for long-term outdoor performance, it is widely used in automotive exterior trim, electrical enclosures, telecommunications equipment, and other applications exposed to challenging environmental conditions.

Schulablend® polycarbonate/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC/ABS)

Schulablend® PC/ABS from LyondellBasell combines the impact performance of ABS with the heat resistance and toughness of polycarbonate. Available in grades offering enhanced impact strength, heat resistance, flow, UV stability, and reinforcement, Schulablend® PC/ABS is well suited to automotive components, electrical and electronic housings, consumer products, and industrial applications requiring a balanced combination of mechanical performance, dimensional stability, and processing efficiency.

Schulablend® polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PET-G)

Schulablend® PET-G from LyondellBasell is a family of impact-modified copolyester compounds combining transparency, toughness, high chemical resistance, and excellent flow characteristics. Selected grades are available with UV stabilization and options intended for food-contact applications, supporting demanding applications where durability, surface quality, aesthetics, and efficient processing are important. Schulablend® PET-G is well suited to applications across consumer appliances, personal care & hygiene, and other consumer products requiring a balance of mechanical performance, chemical resistance, and high-quality appearance.

Schuladur® polybutylene terephthalate/acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (PBT/ASA)

Schuladur® PBT/ASA from LyondellBasell combines the dimensional stability, thermal performance, and chemical resistance of PBT with the weatherability and surface characteristics associated with ASA. Selected reinforced grades provide high stiffness, reduced warpage, and high surface quality, making them suitable for demanding automotive, electrical, electronic, industrial, and other applications requiring dimensional accuracy and reliable performance.

Schulamid® polyamide 66 (PA66)

Schulamid® PA66 from LyondellBasell is a family of engineering thermoplastic compounds offering high mechanical strength, stiffness, thermal resistance, and durability. Available in reinforced and specially modified grades, Schulamid® PA66 can provide properties including heat-aging resistance, good toughness, dimensional stability, oil resistance, and high stiffness, supporting demanding automotive, electrical and electronic, industrial, and structural applications.

Softell® soft-touch polypropylene (PP) resins and compounds

Softell® from LyondellBasell is a versatile family of soft-touch polypropylene resins and compounds based on proprietary Catalloy® process technology, offering an excellent combination of haptic performance, flexibility, toughness, scratch resistance, and temperature resistance. Plasticizer-free and highly compatible with other polyolefins, Softell® materials are well suited to automotive interiors, electrical appliances, hand and power tools, furniture, TPO skins, and other consumer and industrial applications where soft-touch aesthetics, grip, durability, and processing performance are important.

Toppyl® polybutene-1-based (PB-1) seal-peel solutions

Toppyl® from LyondellBasell is a portfolio of Polybutene-1-based seal-peel solutions developed for easy-open flexible packaging applications. Designed to provide a consistent and controlled peel force across a broad sealing temperature window, selected Toppyl® solutions can seal to a range of substrates including PE, PP, PS, and PET. Suitable for blown, cast, sheet, and coextruded film technologies, the portfolio supports applications such as food packaging, lidding films, pouches, and other flexible packaging structures where reliable sealing performance, easy opening, and efficient processing are required.

        LyondellBasell materials are suitable for a range of applications across multiple industries:

        • Automotive and mobility
          Interior and exterior trim, instrument panels, door components, soft-touch surfaces, seals and profiles, under-the-hood components, and other structural and semi-structural parts requiring lightweight performance, impact resistance, dimensional stability, durability, or enhanced haptics.
        • Packaging
          Flexible and specialty films, BOPP films, sealing and skin layers, easy-open and peelable packaging, lidding films, pouches, industrial packaging, and other film structures requiring controlled sealing performance, flexibility, toughness, optical properties, or efficient processing.
        • Consumer goods and appliances
          Household and electrical appliances, hand and power tools, furniture, luggage, sports and leisure products, ergonomic components, and other consumer applications requiring durability, impact resistance, attractive surfaces, soft-touch haptics, flexibility, or long-term performance.
        • Electrical and electronics
          Electrical and electronic housings, appliance components, connectors, telecommunications equipment, control units, industrial electronics, and other components requiring dimensional stability, mechanical strength, thermal performance, chemical resistance, or durable surface quality.
        • Medical and healthcare
          Selected medical and healthcare applications, including specialty packaging, tubing, laboratory and diagnostic products, and other components requiring consistent material quality, reliable processing, durability, and application-specific performance. Suitability is dependent on the individual material grade and application requirements.
        • Industrial
          Industrial equipment, machinery components, polymer modification, TPE and TPV compounds, tubing, gaskets, profiles, adhesives, wire and cable applications, and other engineered components requiring toughness, flexibility, wear resistance, dimensional stability, or long service life.
        • Building and construction
          Hot and cold water pipe systems, underfloor and district heating, pressure piping, roofing applications, profiles and seals, electrical installations, and other construction products requiring flexibility, creep resistance, impact performance, weather resistance, and long-term durability.

        Why work with Omya Performance Polymer Distribution?

        Through Omya Performance Polymer Distribution, customers benefit from:

        • Reliable regional supply and logistics network
        • Local technical and application support
        • Material selection and grade optimization
        • Processing expertise and troubleshooting
        • Deep experience high performance and engineering polymer technologies
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        Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

        LyondellBasell materials are used across automotive and mobility, packaging, consumer goods, electrical and electronics, industrial, and building and construction applications. The broad portfolio includes polypropylene resins and compounds, TPOs, PB-1 materials, engineering polymer blends, and specialty solutions offering properties ranging from lightweight strength and impact resistance to flexibility, soft-touch haptics, sealing performance, and long-term durability.

        Hostacom® is a broad family of polypropylene compounds and TPOs, including glass fiber-reinforced, mineral-filled, and unfilled grades designed to provide tailored combinations of stiffness, impact resistance, dimensional stability, surface quality, and lightweight performance. Hifax® is a versatile family of polypropylene resins and compounds produced using LyondellBasell's proprietary Catalloy® process technology, offering a broad balance of flexibility, stiffness, impact resistance, heat resistance, and processability. The most suitable material depends on the mechanical, processing, surface, and end-use requirements of the application.

        The Schulablend® portfolio includes different engineering polymer technologies designed to meet specific application requirements. PC/ABS combines toughness, heat resistance, dimensional stability, and good processability, while PC/ASA provides enhanced weatherability and UV resistance for applications exposed to demanding environmental conditions. PET-G provides transparency, toughness, high chemical resistance, and excellent flow characteristics, with selected grades offering UV stabilization and options intended for food-contact applications.

        All three solutions utilize Polybutene-1 (PB-1) technology but are designed to address different performance requirements. LyondellBasell's Polybutene-1 portfolio provides flexibility, creep resistance, weldability, and long-term durability for applications including pressure piping, film modification, and adhesives. Koattro® PB-1 plastomers provide softness, elasticity, impact resistance, and compatibility with polypropylene for applications such as films, polymer modification, compounds, and adhesives. Toppyl® PB-1-based solutions are specifically designed for controlled seal-peel performance in easy-open flexible packaging applications.

        LyondellBasell offers several specialized materials for flexible and performance packaging applications. Adsyl® propylene-based random copolymers and terpolymers provide low seal initiation temperatures, hot tack, optical performance, and efficient processing for film sealing layers. Adflex® provides flexibility, toughness, and impact performance, while Koattro® PB-1 plastomers can support film modification and sealing performance. Toppyl® provides controlled peel performance for easy-open packaging, with PB-1 materials also available for film modification and specialty packaging applications.

        LyondellBasell offers a broad range of materials for automotive applications, including Hostacom®, Hifax®, Softell®, Schulablend®, Schuladur®, and Schulamid®. Depending on the grade, these materials can provide lightweighting, impact resistance, stiffness, dimensional stability, heat and chemical resistance, weatherability, soft-touch haptics, and high-quality surfaces for interior, exterior, under-the-hood, structural, and other automotive components.

        Softell® is LyondellBasell's family of soft-touch polypropylene resins and compounds, offering combinations of haptic performance, flexibility, toughness, scratch resistance, and temperature resistance. These materials are particularly suited to automotive interiors, electrical appliances, hand and power tools, furniture, and consumer products where tactile quality, grip, comfort, and durability are important.

        Yes. Selected Hostacom®, Schulablend®, Schuladur®, and Schulamid® grades can provide combinations of high stiffness, mechanical strength, impact resistance, dimensional stability, and thermal performance that support lightweight component design and, in suitable applications, the replacement of traditional materials. Material selection should consider the specific mechanical, thermal, environmental, and processing requirements of the application.

        Omya Performance Polymer Distribution works closely with LyondellBasell to help customers identify the most appropriate material and grade for their application. Our technical specialists provide support with material selection, processing, design optimization, and application development, backed by reliable regional logistics and responsive customer service.

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