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Foster to distribute Solvay medical-grade polymers

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Solvay has appointed Foster Corporation as its newest distributor of Udel polysulfone (PSU) and Radel polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resins for the North American healthcare market.

“Solvay looks forward to working with Foster to serve the fast-growing demand for Solvay’s high-performance materials in the healthcare market,” said Jeff Hrivnak, global business development manager for healthcare at Solvay’s Specialty Polymers business unit.

 “Strategic relationships like these are critical to our commitment to support and accelerate the innovation and growth initiatives of customers in North America.”

Udel PSU is a rigid, high-strength, transparent polymer that is said to offer higher heat resistance and better hydrolytic stability than polycarbonate. It retains its mechanical properties when exposed to steam and other sterilisation techniques.

Radel PPSU is a super-tough, transparent polymer that can withstand more than 1,000 cycles of steam sterilisation without significant loss of properties. This makes it an excellent choice for sterilisation cases and trays, surgical instrument handles and other reusable medical devices.

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