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Ticona: New PPS and LCP medical grades
The technical polymers producer Ticona (D-65451 Kelsterbach; www.ticona.com) has launched five new “Fortron” MT linear polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) grades and eight “Vectra” MT liquid crystal polymer (LCP) grades that are designed for use in medical technology applications such as medical devices, drug packaging and delivery systems. All “MT” grades comply with USP 23 Class VI for biocompatibility with skin, blood and tissue. They also meet the European Directive 2002/72/EC for food contact applications.
19.06.2003 Plasteurope.com [14534]
Published on 19.06.2003