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Elastron medical TPE compounds meet special needs of various medical device applications. Medical TPE grades are tested according to USP ‘88’ for their in vivo biocompatibility and ISO 10993-5, USP ‘87’ for their in vitro cytotoxicity. Elastron has USP Class VI approved compounds.

Elastron medical TPE compounds also meet requirements of European Pharmacopoeia monographs 3.2.8 sterile single-use plastic syringes and 3.2.9 rubber closures for containers for aqueous parenteral preparations for powders and for freeze-dried powders. Elastron medical TPE compounds are sterilizable with gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide (EtO) and steam.

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​Segments & Important Applications

DISPOSABLE MEDICAL GOODS

  • Brush of throat swabs

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES

  • Dental guards for bruxism disease
  • Medical tubes
  • Urine catheter grips

MEDICAL FOOTWEAR

  • Antibacterial shoes
  • Antistatic hospital clogs
  • Hospital clogs

MEDICAL TIPS & GASKETS

  • Infusion bottle caps
  • Syringe gaskets
  • Medicine bottle caps

TPE PRODUCTS

TPV - Elastron V 
SEBS - Elastron G 
SBS - Elastron D

 

Key Features of Elastron TPE Grades for Medical Applications

  • Permanent antistatic grades available up to 10⁸ ohm/square
  • Selected compounds comply with recognized medical standards
  • Availability of translucent compounds
  • Free of latex, PVC, phthalates, and heavy metals
  • Sterilizable by using common methods
  • Good re-sealing properties

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