Tag : Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)

Lubrizol Introduces New Flame- Retardant Polymer Technology for Medical Applications

wirecableJuly 19, 2013April 30, 2016

July 19, 2013April 30, 2016

June 7, 2013 The Lubrizol Corporation announced the launch of a flame-retardant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) product suitable for medical applications. Developed by Lubrizol LifeScience Polymers, this product is the first of its kind to feature high flame properties, low halogen content and a soft, matte or gloss finish. In medical......

Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) in Optical Fiber Cable Applications

wirecableAugust 31, 2012September 12, 2012

August 31, 2012September 12, 2012

Sat Nistala, Larry Hewitt, Jacques Horrion and Santosh Mishra Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) are a class of polyurethane plastics with many exceptional properties including elasticity, high tear strength, and resistance to oil, grease and abrasion. Technically, they are elastomers of linear segmented block copolymers composed of hard and soft segments. TPUs......