LyondellBasell expands Purell healthcare polymers to North America, offering regulatory-compliant, high-quality materials and comprehensive customer support for medical applications.
LyondellBasell (LYB), globally recognized as one of the largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, has announced a significant expansion of its Purell healthcare polymer portfolio in North America. For many years, Purell medical-grade polyolefins have been a trusted choice among healthcare and pharmaceutical companies in Europe. This expansion brings LYB’s well-established service model, strict regulatory compliance, and innovation-driven solutions directly to customers across North America, allowing them to access world-class polymer technologies closer to home.
The Purell range of polymers is specifically engineered for medical and healthcare applications. These applications include, but are not limited to, syringes, ampoules, IV bottles, diagnostic housings, laboratory equipment, inhalers, and packaging solutions. LYB complements its product offering with the Purell Service Concept, ensuring that customers receive unmatched support and reliability throughout the supply chain. Key elements of this service approach include:
• Rigorous quality control and traceability systems to guarantee consistent product performance
• Dedicated manufacturing and logistics protocols to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
• Comprehensive regulatory preparedness, including compliance with USP and EU Pharmacopeia standards, along with Drug Master Files (DMFs)
• A two-year notification of change (NOC), which provides customers with exceptional predictability and continuity of supply
Natalie Nichols, Senior Director of Specialties & Performance Products at LYB, highlighted the critical nature of reliability in healthcare applications. She stated, “Healthcare is a zero-fail environment. The Purell portfolio helps our customers meet the stringent performance and safety standards required in the medical industry while benefiting from our global expertise combined with local support.”
Simon Foster, Industry Marketing Manager for Healthcare at LYB, also emphasized the importance of the North American expansion in fostering close collaboration with clients. “Our customers require more than dependable materials,” Foster explained. “They seek a partner who fully understands the unique challenges and pressures of the healthcare sector. By introducing Purell medical-grade polymers to North America, we can engage directly with our customers, providing regulatory guidance, technical expertise, and the supply assurance necessary for confident innovation.”
This strategic expansion underscores LYB’s commitment to advancing healthcare innovation by delivering high-quality, reliable, and regulatory-compliant polymer solutions. By localizing the Purell portfolio in North America, LYB strengthens its position as a trusted partner for healthcare manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies, enabling them to accelerate product development, maintain rigorous compliance standards, and meet the ever-evolving demands of the healthcare market. With a proven track record in Europe and now a reinforced presence in North America, LyondellBasell continues to support the medical and pharmaceutical industries in achieving safer, more effective, and innovative healthcare solutions.
