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August 2, 2021
BASF’s Irgastab® enables LOTTE Chemical to deliver high-clarity medical polypropylene for syringes used in COVID-19 vaccinations
Ludwigshafen, Germany – August 2, 2021 – LOTTE Chemical, a major Korean chemical company, has produced the polypropylene (PP) required for medical applications using BASF’s Irgastab®, a non-discoloring processing stabilizer. With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations worldwide, the need for syringes made from PP has increased exponentially.