KRAIBURG TPE and Pune Polymers collaborate to improve the function of protective masks

KRAIBURG TPE is the world's leading TPE manufacturer, offering TPE products and customized solutions for a variety of industries
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The company has partnered with Indian OEM Pune Polymers Pvt Ltd to improve mask designs with THERMOLAST® TPE compounds
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Reusable masks are an important part of global health protocols, and high-quality masks can effectively limit the spread of the virus
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In order to prevent and contain the spread of disease, people need to wear these protective devices for long periods of time, so it is necessary to ensure that they are comfortable to wear
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In addition, adapters are necessary to reduce user discomfort
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Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), on the other hand, offer flexibility, superior design freedom, and efficient processing properties that meet the standards of the reusable mask industry
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KRAIBURG TPE, a world-renowned manufacturer of high-quality TPE compounds, will supply its Thermoplastic range of TPE compounds to Indian OEM Pune Polymers Pvt Ltd for the production of Jivanakk FFP3 (Level 3) masks
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Protect users from virus infection

FFP3 masks can help block the Covid-19 virus, especially when performing aerosol procedures, and are the recommended product for healthcare workers at high risk of hospital-acquired infection
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The design technology of Jivanakk FFP3 mask was developed by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, a leading nuclear research institute in India
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Using Jivanakk's innovative construction, the mask is comfortable to wear and perfectly conforms to the contours of the face, while solving the problem of glasses fogging, which is a headache for glasses wearers
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The HEPA filter of this mask is capable of filtering bacteria, viruses and pollen of 0.
3 microns and above with a filtration rate of 99.
97%
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The filter can be used for more than 90 days, has a long life cycle and can be easily adjusted by the user
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In addition, this mask can be disassembled and washed with soap and water after long-term use or contamination
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The material advantages of THERMOLAST® series compounds

KRAIBURG TPE's Thermoplastic series of compounds can be perfectly combined with Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) to increase design flexibility and meet Pune Polymers' requirements for Jivanakk FFP3 masks, making it a suitable choice
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The soft tactile texture of the TPE family of compounds adds bulk for better comfort to the mask wearer without causing irritation or irritation to the skin
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Furthermore, it is halogen-free and compliant with food regulations such as EU Directive 10/2011, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Article 21, EN71/3 European Safety Standards, as well as RoHS and REACH standard
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Thermoplastic H for Healthcare in Asia Pacific

KRAIBURG TPE has recently launched its new THERMOPS H-Series for the Asia Pacific healthcare and medical device markets
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THERMOLAST H-Series compounds enable high-quality HC/AP-Series material solutions
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Meets global standards for food contact and medical grade materials such as ISO 10993-5 for cytotoxicity and GB/T 16886.
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In addition, the HC/AP series has excellent properties, including encapsulation of polymers such as PP, ideal feel and compression set properties, making them ideal for making masks and medical device components
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The HC/AP series also has the advantage of easy processing and is suitable for making closures, flexible connections, medical tubing, syringe gaskets, catheter connectors, braces and other medical devices
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