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Thermoplastic elastomers featured.


End-use applications for custom-formulated Monprene thermoplastic elastomers are detailed in this eight-page, four-color brochure on the design and processing characteristics of these products.

Proprietary styrenic block copolymer copolymer: see polymer.  chemistry is said to be a key to the versatility of Monprene TPEs. The text, application photos and property tables in the brochure are said to demonstrate the outstanding design flexibility and performance provided by these compounds. They are shown to meet requirements ranging from high durability to super-soft comfort, from water clarity to brilliant opaque colors, and from compliance with FDA FDA
abbr.
Food and Drug Administration


FDA,
n.pr See Food and Drug Administration.

FDA,
n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration.
 standards to resistance to aggressive end-use environments.

The brochure cites current uses for Monprene TPEs in appliances, food-contact applications, film, grips and handles, hardware, infant care products, kitchen utensils, medical devices, oral care products, personal hygiene personal hygiene person nKörperhygiene f  items, personal protection equipment, seals and gaskets, sheeting, sporting goods Noun 1. sporting goods - sports equipment sold as a commodity
commodity, trade good, good - articles of commerce

sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport
, tubing, wheels and casters casters

the small rubber wheels on surgical trolleys, patient stretchers, mobile equipment.


conductive casters
the casters are impregnated with carbon to facilitate the dispersal of static electricity from equipment.
, and other consumer products.

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Title Annotation:Literature: Materials
Publication:Rubber World
Date:Sep 22, 2006
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