Recorded on July 16, 2020
Presented by Techmer PM and BASF
The current COVID-19 pandemic has created a surge in demand for –– and even some shortages of –– 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’s Ultrason® portfolio of high-temperature polyarylsulfones.
BASF’s precolored Ultrason® S (polysulfone, or PSU), Ultrason® P (polyphenylsulfone, or PPSU), and Ultrason® E (polyethersulfone, or PESU) grades feature 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 134º C, which is vital for the sterilization and reuse of such components.
BASF’s 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’s Ultrason range in North America.
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.
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’s ever-evolving demands.
Techmer PM has always had a big role within the healthcare industry and the color
development process,” said Jack Chiang, Director of Applications Development, Techmer PM North America. “This collaboration with BASF will help the customer differentiate their products within the healthcare industry and help simplify the selection process.”
Small-volume custom colors of Ultrason S, P and E grades are available through Techmer PM’s HIFILL® brand; larger volumes can be obtained through BASF representatives. Sample color chips are available, please contact Hung Pham at hung.pham@basf.com or Jack Chiang at jchiang@techmerpm.com.
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Hello
Excuse me for a direct comparison with a product from your competitor and if you feel ethically uncomfortable to comment, I will understand.
So let’s ask the question: Can I produce tapes or multifilaments with very high tenacity close to Kevlar, using PPSU or PSU?
If it is not possible to compare with the competitor’s product. Can I produce tapes or multi-strands with PPSU or PSU? And the toughness is high?
Best Regards
M. Rogério