Solvay And Boeing Team Up To Produce Coronavirus Face Shields

April 6, 2020
Solvay is supplying high-performance, medical-grade transparent film to Boeing for its production of face shields.

In response to urgent needs by medical professionals for protective equipment to combat COVID-19, Solvay is reportedly 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 the company.

Manufactured by Solvay's Ajedium Films business, the thermoplastic film will be used by Boeing to produce thousands of face shields critically needed by U.S. hospitals and medical workers to protect them from COVID-19. The film will be manufactured using Solvay’s medical- grade Radel polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) or Udel polysulfone (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. "Boeing is rising to the occasion by providing more durable face shields now in critical demand for our heroic healthcare workers, and we are proud to help make that possible."

For more information, visit: www.solvay.com

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