Arkema Inc.

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Thermoplastic Elastomer targets medical devices.

Intended for minimally invasive devices that are exposed to bodily fluids for less than 30 days, such as surgical tubing, Hydrophilic Pebax MV1074 SA 01 MED Polymer is USP VI certified andÂ- absorbs up to 48% of moisture from surrounding environment. Polyether block amide copolymer forms hydrogen bonds that create wet film on component surface, optimizing lubricity against bodily tissue....

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Materials

Thermoplastic Elastomer targets medical devices.

Intended for minimally invasive devices that are exposed to bodily fluids for less than 30 days, such as surgical tubing, Hydrophilic Pebax MV1074 SA 01 MED Polymer is USP VI certified andÂ- absorbs up to 48% of moisture from surrounding environment. Polyether block amide copolymer forms hydrogen bonds that create wet film on component surface, optimizing lubricity against bodily tissue....

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Arkema Chooses Teknor Apex as Preferred Supplier of Additive Masterbatches Based on Its Modifiers for PLA Biopolymer

PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A., September 29, 2010: Arkema Inc. has selected the Bioplastics Division of Teknor Apex Company as a preferred supplier of masterbatches incorporating the company's BiostrengthÂ-® additives for polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymer, Teknor Apex announced today. Arkema's BiostrengthÂ-® additives product line currently includes a clear impact modifier; an impact modifier for...

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Arkema Inc. and Univar USA's Performance Polymers Division Sign Agreement

PHILADELPHIA, PA, January 17, 2008 -- Arkema Inc. announced that its Technical Polymers division has signed a sales representation and distribution agreement with the Performance Polymers division of Univar USA to help meet the expanding need in the U.S. for engineered microporous membranes used by water, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical, food, and semiconductor industries, as well as...

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