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Hydromer Develops Biopolymer with Superb Lubricity

Oct 13 2006

Hydromer, Inc., a New Jersey biotech company publicly traded since 1982, has developed a new biopolymer matrix (F201) with superb lubricity, exceeding over 100 cycles of wet abrasion tests with up to 94% friction reduction. The new polymer is non-cytotoxic with excellent adhesion to PEBAX® Resins, Stainless Steel, Polyurethane and much more. The very first potential application would be in super slippery catheter placement guidewires. Hydromer will be seeking medical device manufacturers to enter into confidentiality agreements with non-analysis restrictions, submit their guidewire samples for trial coating and provide feedback to Hydromer. Hydromer expects this evaluation phase to help explore the capabilities of this potentially new ground breaking technology. The Company is in the process of filing a patent application on this technology to protect its interests on a worldwide basis. This release is not to be construed as an offer to sell any products or license any art based on this new technology.

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