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Class-VI compliant colors for PEBA & Nylon 12.


New color concentrates are designed specifically for PEBA (polyether block amide PEBA or Polyether block Amide is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) belonging to the technical polymers family. It is also known under the tradename of PEBAX®, an Arkema's product. ) TPEs and nylon 12 resins used in medical applications. New from Clariant Masterbatches, Holden, Mass., they are the latest addition to its Renol-med family of USP USP - unique sales point  Class-VI compliant color masterbatches, which incorporate tested and certified See certification.  pigments and carrier resins. They are produced in Lewiston, Me., on extrusion lines specially designed for manufacturing medical-grade masterbatches.

Available in a wide range of opaque colors and translucent translucent

slightly penetrable by light rays.
 and transparent tints, Renol-med concentrates are reportedly suited to healthcare uses involving skin contact and short-term contact (under 30 days) with the body, body fluids, or drugs.

(508) 829-6230 * www.clariant.com
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Title Annotation:keeping up: additives
Publication:Plastics Technology
Date:Jun 1, 2008
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