LyondellBasell brings new medical resin to market

Chemicals group LyondellBasell has today introduced Purell RP320M, a new polypropylene (PP) random copolymer that can be used in caps and closures, labware, flexible and rigid packaging for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

The group says that the resin offers good clarity and homogeneity to meet requirements in cast film extrusion conversion and injection moulding applications.

Purell RP320M also reportedly exhibits low gels content, which contributes to end applications that require superior optical properties such as gloss, transparency, surface smoothness, planarity and good tear resistance.

Additionally, LyondellBasell claims that the resin can achieve excellent sealing properties in film structures and its rheology behaviour also offers good processability for injection moulded applications. It does not contain slip or anti-blocking additives and is manufactured using a non-phthalate based catalytic system.

This new PP grade is backed by LyondellBasell’s Purell service concept for healthcare applications, which the group says offers consistency of formulation, continuity of supply, single sourcing and compliance to regulatory requirements.

“The Purell Service Concept bases on the specific and unique requirements of the healthcare industry that demands continuous innovation, higher reliability and dedicated technical support”, said Rodney Fox, marketing manager of LyondellBasell’s European PP Healthcare and Caps and Closures business.

“The new Purell RP320M offers a physical, mechanical and optical balance of properties that strengthens LyondellBasell’s leading portfolio of resins used in pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical devices, laboratory and diagnostics applications”.