A leading North American manufacturer of polypropylene (PP) hose for medical applications, including laser surgery, respiratory care and sleep apnea equipment, faced a challenge with its existing thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV).

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PCC and GCC are used as fillers in polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride. Talc is a platy mineral widely used in polypropylene, polyethylene and polyamide to improve stiffness and other properties. Boyson, et al., “Graphene: Sheets of Carbon-based Nanoparticles,” http://www.dummies.com/education/science/nanotechnology/graphene-sheets-of-carbon-based-nanoparticles/ 5E.

PCC and GCC are used as fillers in polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride. Talc is a platy mineral widely used in polypropylene, polyethylene and polyamide to improve stiffness and other properties. Boyson, et al., “Graphene: Sheets of Carbon-based Nanoparticles,” http://www.dummies.com/education/science/nanotechnology/graphene-sheets-of-carbon-based-nanoparticles/ 5E.

PCC and GCC are used as fillers in polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride. Talc is a platy mineral widely used in polypropylene, polyethylene and polyamide to improve stiffness and other properties. Boyson, et al., “Graphene: Sheets of Carbon-based Nanoparticles,” http://www.dummies.com/education/science/nanotechnology/graphene-sheets-of-carbon-based-nanoparticles/ 5E.

PCC and GCC are used as fillers in polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride. Talc is a platy mineral widely used in polypropylene, polyethylene and polyamide to improve stiffness and other properties. Boyson, et al., “Graphene: Sheets of Carbon-based Nanoparticles,” http://www.dummies.com/education/science/nanotechnology/graphene-sheets-of-carbon-based-nanoparticles/ 5E.

PCC and GCC are used as fillers in polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride. Talc is a platy mineral widely used in polypropylene, polyethylene and polyamide to improve stiffness and other properties. Boyson, et al., “Graphene: Sheets of Carbon-based Nanoparticles,” http://www.dummies.com/education/science/nanotechnology/graphene-sheets-of-carbon-based-nanoparticles/ 5E.

PCC and GCC are used as fillers in polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride. Talc is a platy mineral widely used in polypropylene, polyethylene and polyamide to improve stiffness and other properties. Boyson, et al., “Graphene: Sheets of Carbon-based Nanoparticles,” http://www.dummies.com/education/science/nanotechnology/graphene-sheets-of-carbon-based-nanoparticles/ 5E.

PCC and GCC are used as fillers in polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride. Talc is a platy mineral widely used in polypropylene, polyethylene and polyamide to improve stiffness and other properties. Boyson, et al., “Graphene: Sheets of Carbon-based Nanoparticles,” http://www.dummies.com/education/science/nanotechnology/graphene-sheets-of-carbon-based-nanoparticles/ 5E.

Initial applications for OnCap Light Shield additives include disposable medical infusion sets, pharmaceutical packaging, pre-filled syringes, film packaging, bottles, and food storage sheet and film. Available as a granular masterbatch for injection molding, thermoforming or extrusion, these new additives offer superior performance for most clear polymers, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polystyrene (PS).