Recent developments of medium barrier, high barrier and super high barrier TPEs and their applications in food and medical packaging How TPEs Can Help Medical and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Meet Growing Global Demand

Thermoplastic Elastomers in Medical Devices - White Paper Safety factors, barrier properties and applications of TPEs in medical devices

Thermoplastic Elastomers in Medical Devices - White Paper Safety factors, barrier properties and applications of TPEs in medical devices

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Ergonomic Enhancements TPE soft grips can also optimize medical practitioners’ control of surgical instruments during procedures and protect expensive handheld diagnostic devices. In addition, when used to produce easy-open pill bottles in various colors that can be clearly identified, TPEs aid arthritic patients while they self- administer medications at home. 4. In addition, the formulation meets ISO 15759 requirements for medical infusion equipment and is manufactured in an ISO 13485 facility.

What are medical grade TPEs? What are medical grade TPEs? Medical tubing made from TPE is likewise formulated from a medical grade that withstands various fluids without degrading.

Medical Tubing Medical Packaging Medical Packaging

Medical Tubing Medical Packaging Medical Packaging

Special formulations for medical applications.

Various materials and their resistnace to common disinfectants used in consumer, industrial, and medical applications