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Lubrizol Introduces New TPU Grades

For medical applications, Lubrizol Corp. launched grades of pre-colored Isoplast-brand thermoplastic polyurethane resin and low-density, hydrophobic Tecothane Soft TPU. Lubrizol saw a need to add differentiating colors as well as additives during Isoplast polymerization to avoid an additional heat history. Previously, Isoplast TPU was available only in natural tone. Isoplast TPU is also offered in white for non-implantable uses.

The non-traditional Tecothane Soft technology eliminates the need for plasticizers to produce softer grades of material for medical and health-care applications. Significantly reduced amounts of lubricant result in TPUs with relatively low tack.

Lubrizol completed its acquisition of TPU maker Merquinsa Mercados Químicas SL of Barcelona, Spain and aims to integrate products including an Eco line of sugar-based TPUs during 2012.

Ref: http://plasticsnews.com/headlines2.html?id=24874


Global Medical Nonwoven Disposables Market To Reach US$20.9 Billion By 2017

Nonwoven disposables are rapidly making inroads into the medical sector, principally driven by growing consumer awareness against spread of infectious diseases. Diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS continue to further fuel demand from hospitals for clean, sanitary and disposable products for safeguarding patients and doctors from such infectious diseases. The stringent standards being imposed by various regulatory agencies globally are also impacting the use of nonwovens positively. Though the healthcare sector is increasingly moving towards non-invasive surgeries, overall impact on the nonwoven disposables market remains miniscule. With hospitals looking at disposables as necessity, rather than luxury, nonwovens industry is witnessing developments in new manufacturing, compound and finishing processes.

The US represents the leading regional market in terms of consumption. With volume of sophisticated hi-tech surgical intervention growing rapidly, Europe is likely to experience high growth in medical nonwovens sector in the coming years. Growth in developed markets is expected to be sustained by growing proportion of aging population and product innovations. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing market for nonwoven disposables. The market for medical nonwovens disposables in China is likely to be upbeat in coming years, as the country moves towards overhauling its healthcare system, buoyed by its expanding economy.

The report provides market estimates and projections (US$ Million) for global and regional markets including the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Key product segments analyzed include Incontinence Products, Surgical Nonwoven Products, and Medical Nonwoven Supplies.

Ref: www.strategyr.com/medical_Nonwoven_Disposables_Market_
Report.asp

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