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polyethylene oxide-polybutylene terephthalate copolymer

under Polyesters
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More on Polyesters Definition: Polymers of organic acids and alcohols, with ester linkages--usually polyethylene terephthalate; can be cured into hard plastic, films or tapes, or fibers which can be woven into fabrics, meshes or velours.  D25-26 qualif    Other names Polyester
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
polyethylene oxide-polybutylene terephthalate copolymer [ PEO-PBT,Polyactive ]
  alloplastic tympanic membrane material; copolymer of polyethylene oxide and polybutylene terephthalate; used as a skin substitute
0   *Polyesters *Polyethylene Glycols
Pharma Action Biocompatible Materials
Am J Otol 1991 Sep;12(5):329-35

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