Infills: TPE

The section presented here covers information on chemicals found in one type of synthetic infill: thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). TPE is marketed as an alternative to crumb rubber made from recycled tires (also referred to as styrene butadiene rubber, or SBR). Information for this section has been drawn from government agency reports, peer reviewed literature, technical experts, and industry publications. This information may be updated over time as new information becomes available.