Medical technology, medical gloves, painkillers

CYROLITE® molding compounds are the most advanced developed polymer in the world on a PMMA-basis for medical technology. Typical applications made from CYROLITE® multipolymers include medical disposable items, such as IV and catheter accessories, blood/plasma separators, and thorax drainage sets, as well as medical filter and device housing.

Ibuprofen – to ensure that the synthesis of selected materials runs smoothly in the production of medicines, pharmacists also use cyanide from CyPlus®.

Nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) gloves are often used in the medical field because of their outstanding elasticity, high tensile strength, acid- and alkali-resistance, and non-allergenic properties. To manufacture these medical MBR gloves, butadiene and acrylonitrile are polymerized. With just small amounts of MERACRYL® methacrylic acid GMAA and NBR, the tensile strength, tear resistance, hardness, and wear resistance can be significantly improved and the resistance to adhesion and ozone-deterioration can be optimized.