In Handbook of Polymer Applications in Medicine and Medical Devices,¹ Laurence W. LSR has a long-standing track record of use in the medical industry. Medical-grade TPEs can rival LSR in biocompatibility performance, depending on their chemistry.

In Handbook of Polymer Applications in Medicine and Medical Devices,¹ Laurence W. LSR has a long-standing track record of use in the medical industry. Medical-grade TPEs can rival LSR in biocompatibility performance, depending on their chemistry.

Home // Can Polyketone (PK) Materials Provide an Alternative to Polyoxymethylene (POM)?

Home // Can Polyketone (PK) Materials Provide an Alternative to Polyoxymethylene (POM)?

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Examples of common applications include medical tubing, inflatables, packaging film and sheets, garden hoses, toys and automotive plastics. PHTHALATES FACTS PHTHALATES ARE KNOWN TO BREAK DOWN IN THE HUMAN BODY Research has shown that after entering the body, phthalate are broken down into metabolites within minutes and pass out quickly in urine.2 PHTHALATE EXPOSURE IS CONSIDERED LOW Despite the fact that phthalates are used in a wide range of products, human exposure from all sources is considered to be extremely low.2 PHTHALATES ARE A USEFUL CHOICE FOR HEALTHCARE Flexible vinyl tubing does not react with most medications, allowing for reliable administration of drugs, while flexible vinyl bags prevent blood contamination and extend shelf life of the blood.3 PHTHALATES ARE REGULATED Based on earlier studies, a few specific phthalates have been banned for use in toys or other items for sale to children under twelve to reduce risk of overexposure through hand-to- mouth behaviors. 1 Source: chemicalsafetyfacts.org 2 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 3 Source: thisisplastics.com www.avient.com Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation. Some of the information arises from laboratory work with small-scale equipment which may not provide a reliable indication of performance or properties obtained or obtainable on larger-scale equipment.

Various materials and their resistnace to common disinfectants used in consumer, industrial, and medical applications  

Various materials and their resistnace to common disinfectants used in consumer, industrial, and medical applications  

Various materials and their resistnace to common disinfectants used in consumer, industrial, and medical applications  

Various materials and their resistnace to common disinfectants used in consumer, industrial, and medical applications