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State-of-the-Art Contact Lenses Made from Silicone-Hydrogel Polymers Allow for ‘Extended Wear’ and Are Expected to Represent More Than Two-Thirds of U.S. Soft Contact Lens Sales by 2009*: Scale-up manufacturing innovations to be presented today at American Chemical Society (ACS) annual meeting, Boston ”Silicone-hydrogel polymers are making extended-wear contact lenses a reality and dramatically expanding the worldwide market for contact lenses.” Robert S. (Bob) Ward, CEO, Polymer Technology Group (PTG)

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BERKELEY, Calif. (PRWEB) August 20, 2007

????Silicone hydrogels make possible a new generation of ‘super-permeable’ contact lenses that can transmit unprecedented amounts of oxygen to the cornea and, in some cases, enable 30 consecutive days of ‘extended wear’ without removal.

“Silicone-hydrogel contact lenses represent a breakthrough over traditional hydrogel soft contact lenses, because silicone permits so much more oxygen to pass through the lens, which is essential for a healthy cornea,” said Bob Ward. “In fact, these next-generation lenses allow six or seven times more oxygen to permeate than previous contact lenses, which is why they are becoming very popular with both wearers and eye care professionals. Most users find silicone-hydrogel lenses much more comfortable to wear than traditional hydrogel lenses, and this is dramatically growing the market for silicone-hydrogels.”

In addition to increased oxygen permeability, comfort is improved through control of surface chemistry, without which high-silicone lenses might actually adhere to the eye. Thus, the success of silicone-hydrogel lenses comes from well-known bulk modifications of the lens material (the inclusion of silicone), combined with sophisticated surface modifications that convert the normally hydrophobic surface of silicone to a very wettable, hydrophilic surface that discourages protein accumulations and supports a normal ‘tear film’ on the outer surface of the lens.

For nearly two decades, PTG has been a recognized leader in the research, development and manufacturing of specialty polymers such as silicone-hydrogels and precursors used commercially in a wide range of medical devices, diagnostics and healthcare consumer products.

Headquartered in Berkeley, Calif., Polymer Technology Group (PTG) specializes in the research, development, design, scale-up, and manufacture of new polymers, medical devices, and components. PTG’s recently expanded operations to 53,000-square-feet comprise the equipment and expertise to support production scale polymer synthesis through contract medical device manufacturing.

*Source: Robert W. Baird & Co. equity research

DGAP-News: Masterflex AG announces 2009 figures

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DGAP-News: Masterflex AG announces 2009 figures
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Guanwei Recycling 2009 Net Income Grew 102% on 86% Advance in Revenues Compared With 2008

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Guanwei Recycling 2009 Net Income Grew 102% on 86% Advance in Revenues Compared With 2008
FUQING CITY, CHINA–(Marketwire – 04/14/10) – China’s leading clean tech manufacturer of recycled low density polyethylene (LDPE), Guanwei Recycling Corp. (OTC.BB: GURC – News ), announced today another year of record results, as revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 climbed 86% to $47.26 million as compared to $25.43 million in 2008, and net income in 2009 increased to $6.45 million …

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Oil Refineries Announces Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009

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LyondellBasell Forecasts A 3-5% Drop In Ethylene Demand In 2009

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Casey Container Corp. (CSEY.BB) Acquires Rights to New EcoPure Technology, Offers Biodegradable Plastic Containers to …
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—-Casey Container Corp. has acquired the licensing rights to incorporate EcoPure™ biodegradable additive into the manufacture of plastic containers for use in the food, beverage and pharma packaging industries.

Philippines Petrochemicals: Petron Is Optimistic About The Industry’s Profitability And Intends To Boost Its …
Despite the difficult business climate, the Philippines’ oil refiner Petron continues its downstream expansion, according to the latest Philippines Petrochemicals Report.

ICO, Inc. Announces Financial Results for Quarter Ended December 31, 2009

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Mt. Laurel center brings science to life for children
A handful of children watched as Pat Gurgul, a Paws Farm Nature Center eductor, mixed common household ingredients together to make slime.