17-04-2020
Terumo BCT's Mirasol shows efficacy against virus causing COVID-19 in plasma and platelets
Data from a new study suggests that a medical device that uses vitamin B2 and ultraviolet light for treating human blood products is effective against the virus that causes COVID-19. The study results, generated by Terumo BCT in collaboration with top researchers from Colorado State University, have been accepted for publication by Vox Sanguinis, a peer-reviewed medical journal covering hematology.
16-04-2020
Working together to help people with reliable quality
While high-quality thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) from KRAIBURG TPE are used in many everyday applications such as toothbrushes, razors, automotive components, and others, they have also become indispensable in numerous areas of systemic importance. The current corona pandemic is an increasing challenge for both healthcare and social systems in particular. Currently, our TPEs are used in medical applications such as valves, connections and tubes for ventilators, face masks, respirators, as well as simple buttons and elastic straps.
16-04-2020
SANITIZED AG aids measures to promote hygiene management during the coronavirus pandemic: Antiviral properties of Sanitized® products on synthetics validated
Tests conducted by independent laboratories have now confirmed that a treatment with Sanitized® T 99-19 and Sanitized® T 11-15 reduces the viral load on PES textiles by up to 99%.
16-04-2020
Tessutica produces furniture upholstery from recycled marine waste with Greencare
Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.)’s Tessutica business is proud to announce a new product line in upholstery. Greencare fabrics are created from pellets that come from marine plastic waste. The fabrics themselves can then be 100% recycled into pellets again.
10-04-2020
Terumo BCT et Marker Therapeutics ont reçu de la FDA la première autorisation d’utilisation en urgence (EUA) d’un appareil pour traiter l’ insuffisance respiratoire aiguë chez les patients atteints du COVID-19
Terumo BCT, Inc. et Marker Therapeutics AG ont annoncé aujourd’hui que la FDA (Food and Drug Administration) des Etats-Unis a émis une autorisation d’utilisation d’urgence (Emergency Use Authorization, EUA) du système d’aphérèse Spectra Optia de Terumo BCT combiné avec la cartouche d’Adsorption D2000 de Marker Therapeutics pour traiter les patients de 18 ans ou plus ayant été dépistés COVID-19 et admis en soins intensifs avec confirmation ou détection d’une insuffisance respiratoire dans le but de réduire les niveaux de cytokines pro-inflammatoires.
09-04-2020
SABIC’s LEXAN™ CLINIWALL™ AC6200 sheet provides anti-bacterial, hygienic and touchable wall cladding solutions for hospitals and public facilities
SABIC has today launched a non-chlorinated and non-brominated opaque sheet, LEXAN™ CLINIWALL™ AC6200. The sheet aims to provide a hygienic, sanitary solution for interior surfaces to several industries around the world.
09-04-2020
SONGWON announces new distribution partnership in Canada to support growth in the region
To ensure reliable supply of its products and provide on-the-spot services for customers in the growing Canadian market, SONGWON has entered a partnership with A. S. Paterson Company Ltd., an established distributor of performance chemicals across the region.
08-04-2020
Perstorp converts production to solve Swedish national disinfection crisis
Perstorp, a global leader in the specialty chemicals market, has started the large-scale production of hand sanitizer and surface disinfectant for the Swedish healthcare sector – at cost price. With a capacity of over 2 million liters a month, the aim is to solve the current lack of disinfectants at a national level.
