Results for tag: "Cyclic Olefin Copolymers"

Cyclic Olefin Copolymers (COCs) are a group of thermoplastic polymers known for their excellent optical clarity, low moisture absorption, and high heat resistance. They are used in a variety of applications across multiple industries, from healthcare to electronics, because of their desirable properties such as high glass transition temperature, low birefringence, and excellent barrier properties against gases. COCs are often used in packaging, particularly for medical and food products, due to their resistance to chemicals and their ability to maintain their properties over a wide range of temperatures. The COC market is characterized by its involvement in niche applications that require materials with a unique combination of properties not found in more common polymers. These copolymers can be tailored during synthesis to alter their characteristics, making them suitable for different applications. The market is driven by innovations in product design and material science, where companies strive to create more sustainable and high-performance COC materials as alternatives to traditional plastics. Some of the notable companies in the cyclic olefin copolymers market include TOPAS Advanced Polymers, which specializes in the development of COC for a variety of applications; Zeon Corporation, a major producer of synthetic rubbers and specialty polymers including COCs; Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, which manufactures and supplies a range of chemical products and materials including COCs; and Polyplastics Co., Ltd., which offers engineering thermoplastics and is involved in the production of COC materials. These Show Less Read more