{"id":10663,"date":"2020-06-10T12:29:29","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T18:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/knowledge\/?p=10663"},"modified":"2020-07-21T10:35:34","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T16:35:34","slug":"webinar-increasing-speed-to-market-in-the-healthcare-sector-using-precolored-polymers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/10663\/webinar-increasing-speed-to-market-in-the-healthcare-sector-using-precolored-polymers\/","title":{"rendered":"Increasing Speed to Market in the Healthcare Sector Using Precolored Polymers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Recorded on July 16, 2020<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Presented by Techmer PM and BASF<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The current COVID-19 pandemic has created a surge in demand for \u2013\u2013 and even some shortages of \u2013\u2013 specialized plastics used in key components such ventilators and other healthcare applications. In response, BASF has collaborated with Techmer PM to launch a new range of precolored and compounded grades in BASF\u2019s Ultrason\u00ae<\/sup> portfolio of high-temperature polyarylsulfones.<\/p>\n

BASF\u2019s precolored Ultrason\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0S (polysulfone, or PSU), Ultrason\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0P (polyphenylsulfone, or PPSU), and Ultrason\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0E (polyethersulfone, or PESU) grades\u00a0feature USP Class V or VI as well as ISO 10993 compliance. They also offer autoclave durability, excellent chemical resistance, and can withstand high-pressure steam temperatures up to 134\u00ba C, which is vital for the sterilization and reuse of such components.<\/p>\n

BASF\u2019s PSU grades are the lowest cost in the family, the PESU grades offer the highest temperature resistance, and the PPSU grades deliver the optimum impact and chemical resistance, says Hung Pham, Strategic Market Development for BASF\u2019s Ultrason range in North America.<\/p>\n

These high-temperature thermoplastics often find use in applications such as sterilization trays, hand-held diagnostic equipment, oxygen generators, surgical kits, lab ware, and fluid management containers.<\/p>\n

Techmer PM has contributed the necessary healthcare-certified colors and fillers, as well as the compounding expertise needed to ensure the resulting materials meet the market\u2019s ever-evolving demands.<\/p>\n

Techmer PM has always had a big role within the healthcare industry and the color
\ndevelopment process,\u201d said Jack Chiang, Director of Applications Development, Techmer PM North America. \u201cThis collaboration with BASF will help the customer differentiate their products within the healthcare industry and help simplify the selection process.”<\/p>\n

Small-volume custom colors of Ultrason S, P and E grades are available through Techmer PM\u2019s HIFILL\u00ae<\/sup> brand; larger volumes can be obtained through BASF representatives. Sample color chips are available, please contact Hung Pham at hung.pham@basf.com<\/a> or Jack Chiang at jchiang@techmerpm.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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