Solvay supplies thermoplastic film to Boeing for producing COVID-19 face shields
In response to urgent needs by medical professionals for protective equipment to combat COVID-19, Solvay is supplying high-performance, medical-grade transparent film to Boeing for its production of face shields.
Boeing approached Solvay due to its experience in the use of advanced composite and adhesive materials on multiple commercial and defense programs, according to Solvay.
Manufactured by Solvay's Ajedium Films business, the thermoplastic film will be used by Boeing in the production of thousands of face shields critically needed by hospitals and medical workers in the U.S. to protect them from the COVID-19 virus.
Prototype face shield made from transparent film and AM filament based on Solvay’s medical-grade Radel PPSU.
The film will be manufactured using Solvay’s medical-grade Radel PPSU or Udel PSU, two transparent specialty polymers widely used for medical devices because of their ability to be sterilized and withstand aggressive disinfectants.
“We are honored to bring our product expertise to our customers in this time of crisis,” explains Jeff Hrivnak, healthcare global business development manager for Solvay Specialty Polymers.
