The Lubrizol Corporation
29400 Lakeland Boulevard, Wickliffe, Ohio 44092-2298
News Release
FOR RELEASE: Immediately
Lubrizol Highlights Medical-Grade Polymer Solutions
at MD&M West 2014
Included are CarbothaneTM TPUs, flame-retardant TPU technology, Pellethane® TPUs
CLEVELAND, February 7, 2014 - The Lubrizol Corporation's LifeScience Polymers group announces its plans to exhibit at the 2014 Medical Design and Manufacturing (MD&M) West show February 11-13 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Visitors to Booth #2312 at MD&M West 2014 will learn about our new technologies and applications designed for the needs of the medical and pharmaceutical industries. Technologies include breathable polymers that are chemical resistant, functional polymers including flame retardants and long term implantable polymers for drug delivery.
Lubrizol's medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are designed to meet the stringent requirements of the healthcare industry while providing patient comfort. Featured product portfolios at MD&M West will include:
· Aromatic Carbothane(TM) TPU - Greater material strength, improved chemical resistance and increased resistance to creep make these TPUs a strong option for both long-term implants and permanent implants used in spinal and orthopedic applications.
· Flame Retardant Technology -The first medical grade TPU to provide excellent flame-retardancy, low smoke and low toxicity, this technology is ideal for electrical devices used in operating rooms or for patient care.
· Expanded offering of Pellethane® TPUs - This enhanced product line includes new medical grades with high moisture vapor transmission (MVTR) for wound care applications as well as polymers for medical device and medical supply applications, where TPU's high tensile strength can make devices thinner, lighter, liquid proof, and more comfortable for the patient.
Lubrizol's LifeScience Polymers team is focused on linking science to life by developing innovative polymer solutions and providing world-class support services to the healthcare industry. Our global manufacturing, technical service and support capabilities allow us to provide offerings tailored to the specific needs of our customers.
To learn more about how Lubrizol can help you link science to life, visit us at MD&M West at Booth #2312. To discuss a customized solution for your particular application, contact Lubrizol LifeScience Polymers at 888-234-2436 or visit our new website: http://www.lubrizol.com/lifesciencepolymers.
About The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technology-driven global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimize the quality, performance and value of customers' products while reducing their environmental impact. It produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, other transportation-related fluids and industrial lubricants, as well as additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for home care and personal care products and pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives.
With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, Lubrizol owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 7,500 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2012 were $6.1 billion. For more information, visit Lubrizol.com.
Carbothane(TM) is a trademark of The Lubrizol Corporation.
Pellethane® is a registered mark of The Lubrizol Corporation.
© The Lubrizol Corporation 2014, all rights reserved.
Media Contact
Laura Hall
+1-216-447-6782
Website: www.lubrizol.com/lifesciencepolymers
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