Translucent PP for next-generation automotive design

Syensqo has launched CYASORB® CYXTRA® V9800 and V9100, a new stabilizer series that enables automotive manufacturers and compounders to expand the use of translucent polypropylene (PP) in both interior and exterior applications, combining modern design aesthetics with long-term durability.

As automotive design increasingly incorporates light, transparency and refined surface effects, materials such as translucent PP offer new creative possibilities. However, their sensitivity to UV exposure and heat has historically limited their use in demanding environments. Syensqo’s new CYASORB® CYXTRA® V9800 and V9100 solutions address these challenges, helping materials maintain clarity, color and performance over time.

The CYASORB® CYXTRA® series provides targeted protection for specific needs. CYASORB® CYXTRA® V9800 is optimized for exterior applications, such as bumpers, requiring higher UV stabilization; while CYASORB® CYXTRA® V9100 is engineered for interior applications where higher thermal stabilization is essential.

These grades offer several key benefits, among them, minimal yellowing under light and heat exposure; long-term retention of light transmittance and low haze throughout the service life; excellent gloss retention and prevents blooming issues under light and heat exposure; and mechanical properties and aesthetics, leading to visually appealing products that retain quality throughout their lifecycle.

“As automotive design continues to evolve, material performance must keep pace. With our latest CYASORB® CYXTRA® solutions, we are enabling our customers to confidently expand the use of translucent polypropylene in demanding automotive applications,” said Chen Ning, Vice President, Polymer Additives at Syensqo. “This launch reflects our commitment to delivering high-value innovations that help OEMs achieve both durability and distinctive design."

Syensqo is exhibiting at CHINAPLAS 2026 - Hall 7.2, C37.