INEOS Styrolution, a global leader in styrenics, announced that its Luran S SPF 30 grade has been selected by BYD Auto, for its Dolphin electric vehicle (EV) model, launched in August 2021.

Luran S is INEOS Styrolution’s acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA) copolymer brand, boasting high weathering, impact and chemical resistance.

INEOS Styrolution’s Luran S selected by BYD Auto for rear spoiler application.

The company offers a broad portfolio of ASA products in the automotive industry with standard and customized products to meet the rigorous demands of the market. Products can be formulated with enhanced UV stability, such as SPF 30, to further increase protection from UV exposure. Luran S also offers high design flexibility due to its colorability and dimensional stability.

In addition, the material provides good surface adhesion, making it possible for car manufacturers to overlay the Luran S substrate with a hot-stamped foil for decorative features on exterior parts, such as front grilles.

“Our Automotive customers, including BYD Auto, require styrenic polymers that offer greater design flexibility, enhanced material performance and premium paint-free, making our Luran S the ideal polymer for these exterior applications,” stated Sungbeom Park, Director, Asia Pacific Regional Industry Lead, Automotive, INEOS Styrolution.

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, BYD Auto is the automotive subsidiary of the public-listed Chinese multinational manufacturer BYD Company.