In order to produce medical-grade respiratory masks and protective gear, medical manufacturers need polypropylene raw materials. Polypropylene fibers are capable of filtering out 95% of small airborne particles while still allowing for breathability. This material, critical to keeping healthcare workers safe and reducing infection rates, is currently in short supply.
The Problem
Braskem is the one of the largest polyolefins producers in America and a leading producer of biopolymers in the world. They’ve gone above and beyond the call of duty by creating volunteer “live-in” manufacturing teams. These teams live at the factory for 28 days at a time so they can keep up with demand from their medical manufacturing customers for raw polypropylene materials and minimize the risk of infection to their families.
How Braskem Is Helping
