・Polymethylpentene is a type of olefin-based crystalline thermoplastic resin, and is commonly distributed under the name TPX, which is a registered trademark of Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
・Although it is a crystalline polymer, it has high transparency and also has excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance, and steam resistance.
・Also, it has the lowest density and lightest weight among thermoplastic resins. We also have grades that comply with the Food Sanitation Law (Ministry of Health and Welfare No. 20) and the US FDA, and we have a long track record in the microwave tableware field.
・In the medical field, it is used in medical equipment that can be sterilized using an autoclave due to its heat resistance and steam resistance.
・We have a long history of using our original products such as TPX connectors, and we have a track record of producing highly difficult molded products such as caps for water bottles for endoscopes.
■Application examples
・Endoscope water tank cap
・Blood analyzer piping connector
・Centrifuge piping connector
・Endoscope piping connector
・Cardiac catheter connector
・Collection tube graduated cylinder
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