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Medical infusion tubing is often made of polyurethanes. A novel production method developed by Fraunhofer IAP enables the production of high-quality polyurethanes without using toxic isocyanates.
Polyurethanes (PUR) are found in many products, such as upholstered furniture, foam or insulation materials, flooring, paints and even medical catheter tubes. The production of these high-demand plastics, however, relies on toxic isocyanate. Fraunhofer researchers have now developed an alternative production process using harmless dicarbamate.
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