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Patrick

Creator of BioFlex® implant-grade polymer for body piercing. 25+ years in body-art material safety, ISO 10993 & REACH compliance. Building tools at poliinternational.com.

Location Thailand Joined Joined on  Personal website https://poliinternational.com github website

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Founder & Creator of BioFlex® at Poli International

Medical Elastomers and the Chemistry Divide: Why BioFlex® and TPU Are Not Interchangeable

Medical Elastomers and the Chemistry Divide: Why BioFlex® and TPU Are Not Interchangeable

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Beyond PHA: Hydrogels, Nanocomposites, and Programmable Polymers Entering Body Jewelry Supply Chains in 2026

Beyond PHA: Hydrogels, Nanocomposites, and Programmable Polymers Entering Body Jewelry Supply Chains in 2026

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The 2026 Biopolymer Boom: PHA, Shape-Memory Polymers, and What's Actually Ready for Body Art Studio Use

The 2026 Biopolymer Boom: PHA, Shape-Memory Polymers, and What's Actually Ready for Body Art Studio Use

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Emerging Polymer Science for Body Jewelry: What Shape-Memory, PHA, and Next-Gen Elastomers Mean for Your Studio in 2026

Emerging Polymer Science for Body Jewelry: What Shape-Memory, PHA, and Next-Gen Elastomers Mean for Your Studio in 2026

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UK Expands SVHC Candidate List: 15 New Substances Now Under Supply Chain Scrutiny, What Body Art Professionals Must Know

UK Expands SVHC Candidate List: 15 New Substances Now Under Supply Chain Scrutiny, What Body Art Professionals Must Know

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UK REACH Goes Independent: What the December 2025 Tattoo Ink Decision Means for Studios

UK REACH Goes Independent: What the December 2025 Tattoo Ink Decision Means for Studios

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EU Regulation 2026/78: Silver Reclassified, CMR Restrictions Tighten, 6 Weeks to Comply

EU Regulation 2026/78: Silver Reclassified, CMR Restrictions Tighten, 6 Weeks to Comply

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The Metallurgy of Safety: Understanding Chromium Leaching in 316L Stainless Steel

The Metallurgy of Safety: Understanding Chromium Leaching in 316L Stainless Steel

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BioFlex vs PTFE: Why PP-R Random Copolymer Wins Every Time

BioFlex vs PTFE: Why PP-R Random Copolymer Wins Every Time

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