Biocompatible Resins Offer Chemical and Fatigue Resistance

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

PEEK-based resins from Solvay Advanced Polymers biocompatible according to the ISO 10993 standard. KetaSpire PEEK and AvaSpire modified PEEK are suited in limited-exposure medical devices in orthopaedic, dental, drug delivery and related applications. The properties of KetaSpire PEEK include chemical resistance, strength, fatigue resistance and a heat-deflection temperature up to ...

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Polyolefin Alloys for Rigid and Soft Applications Are Free of Latex, PVC and Plasticisers

Friday, March 6th, 2009

A specially designed polyolefin resin based on thermoplastic elastomer and thermoplastic polyolefin technologies and developed for medical device and pharmaceutical packaging applications is offered in a range of grades that vary in heat resistance, toughness and flexibility. Available for both rigid and soft applications requiring durometers from 20 Shore A ...

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