The performance and safety materials division supplies high-performance chemicals and materials that cater to a wide range of industries, examples being performance polymers such Nylon, and high-strength materials used for safety materials, such as DuPontTM Kevlar, Nomex and Tyvek.

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And, while antimicrobials are high on the list of potential applications for these polymers, there are other healthcare applications as well.

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