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Thursday, June 22 2023 - 15:00
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Polyplastics Announces Commercial Availability of DURACON (R) POM PM Series for Medical Industry
TOKYO, June 22, 2023/Kyodo JBN-AsiaNet/--

The Polyplastics Group is pleased to announce the commercial availability of 
its DURACON (R) POM (Polyoxymethylene/Acetal) PM Series for medical 
applications. The company will supply materials to all global regions, 
including Asia such as China, India, Europe, and the U.S.

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In the medical device marketplace, manufacturers and end users demand 
high-quality materials from reliable suppliers. Polyplastics has served the 
medical and healthcare field for decades with its high-purity TOPAS (R) COC 
(cyclic olefin copolymer). As the world's leading POM manufacturer, 
Polyplastics now adds the PM Series to its medical grade portfolio and plans to 
expand material supply to the medical and healthcare market.

Polyplastics' two acetal grades include a standard viscosity grade, PM09S01N, 
which delivers the reliable mechanical properties and moldability expected from 
POM. In addition, a high-flow grade, PM27S01N, will enable wall-thinning, 
miniaturization, and lightweighting of medical devices that are becoming more 
complex and highly functional.

These grades meet medical device manufacturers' key requirements and are 
targeted for a wide range of applications such as drug contact and delivery. 
Both grades offer global market regulatory compliance, including ISO 10993 and 
USP Class VI biocompatibility/cytotoxicity, FDA Drug Master File (DMF) and 
Device Master File (MAF), and EU 10/2011 and FDA food contact 21 CFR 177.2470. 
The materials can be sterilized under hot steam and ethylene oxide (EtO) 
sterilization conditions. 

The PM Series adheres to strict quality management systems, including 
conformity to the VDI 2017 medical-grade plastics standard. They also provide 
full traceability of processes and products, and production management based on 
GMP principles.

Please visit https://www.polyplastics-global.com/en/approach/12.html

*DURACON (R) is a registered trademark of Polyplastics Co., Ltd. in Japan and 
other countries.

*TOPAS (R) is a registered trademark of TOPAS Advanced Polymers GmbH in 
Germany, the U.S., and other countries. 

About Polyplastics
Polyplastics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in the development and production of 
engineering thermoplastics. The company's product portfolio includes POM, PBT, 
PPS, LCP, PET, COC, and LFT. The company has the largest global market share of 
POM, LCP, and COC. With more than 50 years of experience, the company is backed 
by a strong global network of R&D, production, and sales resources capable of 
creating advanced solutions for an ever-changing global marketplace.


Source: Polyplastics Co., Ltd.