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The article presents an update related to materials used in the plastics industry in the U.S. as of January 2009. The Koattro plastomers from Basell Polyolefins are said to be designed for elastic applications. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Vistamaxx propylene-ethylene copolymers from ExxonMobil Chemical Co. for use in food packaging application. The liquid silicone rubber (LSR) 7000 series for optical applications was launched by Momentive Performance Materials.