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1 May 2008
Bayer continues to concentrate on new applications for its Baytubes, and has recently exhibited the F1-EX-Nano plastic transport drum, which derives the electrical conductivity it needs from carbon nanotubes and is the first to be designed for use in explosion-protected zones. Used instead of carbon black, Baytubes are applied at a low concentration in the polyethylene outer layer and are responsible for the drum's antistatic properties. In addition, they improve the drum's low-temperature impact strength and resistance to chemicals.