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Plastipore

under Polyethylenes
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More on Polyethylenes Definition: Synthetic thermoplastics that are tough, flexible, inert, and resistant to chemicals and electrical current. They are often used as biocompatible materials for prostheses and implants.  POLYETHYLENE is available; D25-26 qualif    Other names Ethylene Polymers; Polymers, Ethylene; Homopolymers, Ethene; Ethene Homopolymers
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
Plastipore [ Courlene X3,Plastazote ]
  high density polyethylene sponge biocompatible material; used as posts in dental bridges 		0   *Polyethylenes *Polypropylenes Dental Materials Surgical Mesh
Pharma Action Biocompatible Materials 		Am J Surg 124(3):383;1972; Arch Otolaryngol 104(6):346;1978; J Oral Rehabil 1981;8(2):107

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