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    Solvent bonding thermoplastics with cyclohexanone mixture

    JorgeEspinosa, We are using Bayer's RX1805 Medical grade PC with flexible DEHP PVC tubing. I am checking on the plasticizer. It is a material sourced from Poly One and extruded at Colorite.
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    Solvent bonding thermoplastics with cyclohexanone mixture

    We routinely bond PVC tubing to thermoplastic components using solvent. We use primarily cyclohexanone and dichloromethane. We have been experiencing some issues with cracking when bonding PVC tubing to polycarbonate components. We have identified that the cyclohexanone is the chemical which...

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