Rubber and Plastics Industry Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.

They bridge the gap between traditional TPEs and silicones with improved design flexibility, easier processing, and lighter weight solutions when compared to conventional TPVs, silicones, and thermoset rubbers.

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and liquid silicone rubber (LSR) are now the materials of choice by product designers across countless industries and applications.

PolyOne Develops New Silicone-Alternative TPE for Medical Tubing

Glasforms™ Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles , Advanced Composites | Electrical + Electronics , Energy

Carbon black is mainly used as a reinforcing filler in tires and other rubber products.

Aftermarket gun grips made with materials such as silicone, rubber, or tape can typically leave residue on a shooter’s hand.

Types T-200 Rubber Reinforcement.

PDI has extensive experience with the testing of medical devices and materials including: • Catheters • Bio-implants • Surgical diagnostic devices • Medical tubing • Other disposable medical devices Issues often arise as a result of: • Improper design or choice of material • The environment of exposure • Processing conditions World-class people and capabilities under one roof • Failure Analysis/Prevention • Qualifi cation Support • Rheology • Polymer Characterization • Deformulation • Physical Testing • Litigation Support • Characterization of polymers in pharmaceutical delivery systems • Phthalate and BPA testing C M Y K HC_Industry bulletin_PDI_fi nal.indd REMAY 78810 TR: 16.5000" x 11.6875" and 17.000" x 11.000" Digital/IAM BL: 17.2500" x 11.9375" FINAL: 8.2500" x 11.6875" and 8.500" x 11.000" i n Polymer Diagnostics Inc. PDI has extensive experience with the testing of medical devices and materials including: • Catheters • Bio-implants • Surgical diagnostic devices • Medical tubing • Other disposable medical devices Issues often arise as a result of: • Improper design or choice of material • The environment of exposure • Processing conditions World-class people and capabilities under one roof • Failure Analysis/Prevention • Qualifi cation Support • Rheology • Polymer Characterization • Deformulation • Physical Testing • Litigation Support • Characterization of polymers in pharmaceutical delivery systems • Phthalate and BPA testing C M Y K HC_Industry bulletin_PDI_fi nal.indd REMAY 78810 TR: 16.5000" x 11.6875" and 17.000" x 11.000" Digital/IAM BL: 17.2500" x 11.9375" FINAL: 8.2500" x 11.6875" and 8.500" x 11.000" i n www.polymerdiagnostics.com Industr y Bul let in Comprehensive consulting and testing expertise for medical materials and device companies Committed to Growing with the Medical Industry Since 2009, PDI has invested over $2 million to improve and extend our capabilities to serve our medical materials and device clients.

Typical applications are surgical instruments and thin walled tubing • Brilliantly colored: Proven expertise in coloring high temperature polymers, in both transparent and translucent shades, including bright whites, special effects and other hard-to-achieve colors