Product Announcements: Specialty Polymers and Resins

Ticona's MT polymers are increasingly replacing metals, ceramics and other traditional materials in high-technology medical applications - diagnostics, drug packaging, drug delivery, multi-use surgical instruments and orthopedic implants. The extreme properties of these engineering resins can help OEMs and manufacturers bring new products to market quickly and confidently.

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CPG, along with researchers from the Massachusetts General Hospital, has developed several formulations of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene that contain Vitamin E as an antioxidant. (read more)

PCC now offers a new line of flame retardant systems for polymers. FlamaSol FR™, a protected proprietary technology, contains no decabromodiphenyl oxide (decabrome), a common ingredient in most flame retardant packages. (read more)

Ticona is the Global Leader in Polymers for Medical Applications

Ticona Engineering Polymers delivers a dedicated Medical Technology (MT^{®)polymer portfolio and more than 15 years of experience to help your program. Our broad portfolio of MT polymers meets the demanding requirements of this market, and provides expert support to our...} (read more)

Use Ticona MetaLX™ metal-effects polymers to eliminate paint or other secondary operations. It delivers the visual impact of metal but reduces scrap costs and environmental challenges associated with painting and plating. Whether replacing painted plastic or metal, MetaLX polymers can help reduce costs and increase design appeal. (read more)

View a 15 minute overview of Ultem* resins' use in sterilizable applications. (read more)

Our Dynamic FTIR Scan package carries out automated scanning of any pattern along sample surfaces and edges, including user-defined periodic background scans and refocusing. (read more)

Daetwyler and Victrex Polymer Solutions, the world leader in polyaryletherketones, have worked collaboratively to form a composite material that combines VICTREX^® PEEK polymer and rubber with the goal of developing a composite material suitable for seals providing low permeation. (read more)

PCC develops and offers such additive packages as antiblocks, antistats, blowing agents, delusterants, thermal stabilizers and UV absorbers and inhibitors. Custom additive packages can be formulated to meet any requirement. (read more)

Plastics Color Corporation (PCC), headquartered in Calumet City, Illinois, is a global provider of custom polymer compounds, solutions, colorants, and additive masterbatches in an extensive range of markets... (read more)