Foster Corp. to distribute Unisoft stryrenic block copolymers

Putnam, Connecticut – Foster Corporation has been appointed the exclusive distributor of United Soft Plastics’ (USP) Unisoft stryrenic block copolymers for the North American healthcare markets. Effective November 1, 2017, Foster Corporation will provide sales, technical, and order fulfillment support to customers from their regional stocking facilities in Nevada and Connecticut.

Styrenic block copolymers are thermoplastic elastomers comprised of rigid styrenic and flexible elastomer molecular chain segments. A wide variety of grades, with unique flexibility and strength properties, can be achieved through modification of the styrene/elastomer segment ratios. As a result, styrenic block copolymers are used in many medical applications, including catheter tubing, tourniquets, medical bags, and syringe gaskets.

USP Unisoft styrenic block copolymers are latex and plasticizer free, and resistant to gamma and ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization. Standard grades include transparent and translucent options, and can be custom pigmented for a range of vibrant colors. Specialty grades are available for enhanced overmolding adhesion on grips and handles, reduced compression set for gaskets and seals, and lipid resistance.

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“The addition of USP styrene block copolymers expands our portfolio of performance and value solutions to healthcare customers,” says Larry Johnson, executive vice president of Foster Corporation. “USP has selected us as an exclusive distributor due to our unique focus on medical customers from new product development through production. Accordingly, we intend to offer Unisoft grades in 25kg (55 lb) through truckload quantities.”