Defending medical care works wonders!
Since the outbreak, the gap in "meltblown cloth" has become a hot topic in the industry. Dow recently announced the launch of ASPUNTM meltblown fiber resin for meltblown nonwovens. This new type of polyethylene (PE) resin is very suitable for the production of diapers, wet tissues, work clothes, filtration and other medical and industrial applications, and its superior softness can bring higher added value to the product. Compared with traditional PP meltblown resin, the material has: better comfort, greatly improved drape / softness; better odor control, no other treatment or additive technology is needed, and improved sensory performance; suitable for gamma Disinfection, greatly improve production efficiency.
Dow's special polyethylene material is an important material for breathable films in disposable medical protective clothing and surgical clothing. Through special processes, fine and uniform pores and channels of 1-2 µm can be formed on the surface of polyethylene and calcium carbonate, thereby achieving the purpose of allowing water and gas to pass smoothly while blocking blood and other liquids. To achieve the use of protective clothing "three rejections and one antibody" requirements, to provide white angels with better protection and comfort, let them go all out to fight the epidemic.
In addition, according to statistics, more than 90% of nurses on the frontline are female. At the same time, the epidemic has so far, and medical personnel are racing against time. In order to maximize working hours, adult diapers have become a temporary choice. Taking Dow's ASPUN ™ polyethylene fiber grade resin as an example, it can be used in the production of diapers and feminine sanitary napkins because it can provide an ideal solution for the production of soft and drape PE nonwovens. The soft feel of pure cotton makes feminine hygiene products and adult diapers comfortable and convenient to use. It also allows health care workers to calm down and focus on the unknown challenges brought by the epidemic.