Medical TPE


DESIGNING MEDTECH OF THE FUTURE​

 

 

We help you design advanced medical technology with our market leading, custom engineered medical TPE solutions. Our superior raw materials are CLEAN , CONSISTENT and BIOCOMPATIBLE, helping us create magic for customers with chemistry.

Our THERMOLAST® M range of medical-grade thermoplastic elastomers have evolved hand in hand with revolutionary advances in the medical, pharmaceutical and diagnostic sectors. These TPE compounds, available worldwide, set the standard for safety. Keep reading to discover THERMOLAST® M compounds tailored to your needs.   

Discover our THERMOLAST® H TPE for Asia Pacific’s Healthcare and Medical Device Applications 

TAKING SAFETY SERIOUSLY.

Through the Union of German Engineers we are helping to set the future international standard for medical grade plastics.  

SELECTED COMPOUNDS COMPLY WITH RECOGNIZED MEDICAL STANDARDS:

 

  • DIN ISO 10993-4 “Haemolysis, indirect blood contact”
  • DIN ISO 10993-5 “Cytotoxicity”
  • DIN ISO 10993-10 “Intracutaneous Injection”
  • DIN ISO 10993-11 “Acute system toxicity”
  • USP Class VI
  • Extraction tests

PROPERTIES OF THESE SPECIAL TPEs ARE:

 

  • Fall below the usual market limits for heavy metals and phthalates and are free of latex and PVC
  • Translucent or transparent
  • Sterilizable

 

KEY BENEFITS - THERMOLAST® M

Our medical grade, compliance materials are clean and unrivalled in their purity, allowing the highest processing safety standard.

 

  • Durability and flexibility
  • Excellent resealing properties        
  • Injection molding and extruding possible
  • Adhesion to polyolefins (PP, PE, COC, COP) and technical thermoplastics such as ABS, PC, PET-G as well as polyamides by means of multi-component injection molding
  • Low-friction and highly elastic        
  • Excellent compression set characteristics        
  • High transparency and precoloring option
  • Available worldwide

 

DESIGNING ADVANCED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES.

Application areas

TPE is playing an increasingly vital role in the smart health and medical device sector. Our custom made thermoplastic elastomers allow for ergonomic, economic and functional designs:

 

  • Lids/closures
  • Valves
  • Dental equipment
  • Hoses/tubes
  • Syringe seals
  • Syringe caps
  • Membranes
  • Seals/gaskets

Digitalization, an aging population and changing healthcare needs are requiring novel techniques in diagnostics and therapies. THERMOLAST® M compounds are used in customized solutions for cutting edge medical diagnostics: 

 

  • Seals/gaskets
  • Plugs/septums
  • Bellows
  • Valves

Pharmaceutical packaging developed with TPEs is strong and durable, and protects against light, heat, moisture and biological contaminants. THERMOLAST® M compounds are suited for pharmaceutical storage applications especially designed for this industry:

 

  • Lids/closures
  • Springs
  • Valves
  • Seals/gaskets

TPE FOR RESPIRATORY FACE MASKS.

Technological advances in respiratory care devices have enhanced preventive and treatment outcomes. THERMOLAST® M has been a key part of this journey. 

Medical compounds for face masks:​

  • Respiratory equipment
  • Disposable products for the respiratory support
  • Oxygen masks
  • Domestic or clinical applications

 

Every THERMOLAST® M  TPE compound meets the strict safety standards for medical technology:

  • DIN ISO 10993-4 ”Haemolysis, indirect in human blood”
  • DIN ISO 10993-5 ”Cytotoxicity”
  • DIN ISO 10993-10 ”Intracutaneous Injection”
  • DIN ISO 10993-11 ”Acute Systemic Toxicity”
  • USP Class VI
Fact Sheet | THERMOLAST® M TPE for respiratory applications pdf / 0,48 MB

WHY CHOOSE US? OUR KNOW-HOW IS YOUR ADVANTAGE.

Our priorities are quality, safety and reliability. Our expertise is chemistry. Our market experience and understanding is unrivalled. We bring these together to help customers achieve their vision. 

 

We are also on an important sustainability journey - from our environmental and energy planning to our recyclable thermoplastic elastomers.

Make a difference with us. 

CUSTOMIZED SERVICE TAILORED TO YOU.

Your needs are our focus. Discover our unique service packages to help you and your organisation stand out from the crowd: ​

 

+ Constant manufacturing process recorded in the drug master file



+ Guaranteed 24-month supply security



+ Purity of the raw materials through commitment by suppliers



+ Separate, permanently assigned production units for THERMOLAST® M

 

Download Medical grade fact Sheets.

Fact Sheet | THERMOLAST® M TPE for medical applications and pharmaceutical packaging pdf / 0,49 MB
Fact Sheet | THERMOLAST® M THERMOLAST® M with Polyamid Adhesion pdf / 0,56 MB
Fact Sheet | THERMOLAST® M TPE for Droppers for Pharma Packaging pdf / 0,47 MB
Fact Sheet | THERMOLAST® H - HC/AP Series - Asia Pacific HC/AP Series TPE for Asia Pacific's Healthcare and Medical Device Applications pdf / 0,64 MB
Fact Sheet | THERMOLAST® H - HC/RS/AP Series - Asia Pacific HC/RS/AP Series for medical resealing applications pdf / 2,00 MB

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