Exhibit 23.1



CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We have issued our reports dated April 13, 2006, 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


/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
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Chicago, Illinois
December 22, 2006