Ticona to Showcase Medical Technology Polymers at Pharmapack® North America


Ticona, a leading global supplier of engineering polymers, is showcasing its broad medical technology (MT®) portfolio for packaging and advanced drug delivery devices during the Pharmapack® North America conference and exhibition from May 22 to 23 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

Ticona 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.

Ticona will highlight medical technology grades at Booth #F823 in five polymer families:

o Celanex® MT® thermoplastic polyester (PBT)

o Fortron® MT® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)

o GUR® ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE) and GHR® high molecular weight polyethylene (HMW-PE)

o Hostaform® MT® acetal copolymer (POM)

o Vectra® MT® liquid crystal polymer (LCP)

Advantages of Ticona MT polymers:

o High product purity

o Consistent formulation

o Long-term supply assurance

o Production according to GMP principles

o Drug and Device Master File listing

o Food contact compliance (FDA and EU)

o Certified biocompatibility

o Free from additives derived from animal sources

Ticona encourages you to visit www.ticona.com/medicalpractice.See why medical technology manufacturers are turning to Ticona for MT polymers that conform to specific property and quality standards, as well as applicable regulatory requirements.

Dave Perilstein

DCP Press Relations

16 Hydor Drive

Castleton, NY 12033

518-479-7632 - Office

518-428-1072 - Cell

dperilst@nycap.rr.com

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