Containing spread of covid19 with

respect to polymers.
Debashish Bayan. Roll 19157 sec D
This data shows how India
needs large number of hospital
beds to counter the effect of
covid19
Parx Plastics has finished its verification tests on
different grades of acrylics (PMMA) and has added them to
its portfolio of antimicrobial concentrates. These
thermoplastics are used to produce sheets that are
lightweight and shatter-resistant, making them are ideal
for hospital bed use.
Manufacture of
Personal Protective
Equipments(PPE)
N95 masks : made out of nonwoven
polypropylene material.

Medical gloves :polymers used are latex,

polyvinyl chloride. Nitrile rubber also
used.

Goggles: made of high purity

polycarbonate material for better scratch
proof.

Gown: polypropylene, polyethylene are

used.
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