Exhibit 23.2


            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our report dated April 4, 2004, accompanying the financial
statements and schedules of Viskase Companies, Inc. contained in the
Registration Statement and Prospectus. We consent to the use of the
aforementioned reports in the Registration Statement and Prospectus, and to the
use of our name as it appears under the caption "Experts."


GRANT THORNTON LLP


Chicago, IL
December 20, 2004