Mediprene® TPE

>HEXPOL TPE

Mediprene^® Medical TPE compounds from HEXPOL TPE are suitable for a wide variety of uses in the medical and pharmaceutical market and new applications are being developed all the time.

Mediprene combines the performance of vulcanised rubber with the processing properties of thermoplastics, delivering sophisticated design opportunities through a wide and flexible range of products. Thermal and medical properties can be designed into the formulations and Mediprene TPE compounds are fully recyclable, thus fulfilling environmental requirements.

Mediprene Medical TPE compounds have proven to be strong alternatives as replacements for PVC. They are completely synthetic and latex-free thereby minimising allergy risks. The right TPE formulation is the key to a safe and sucessful medical product.

Mediprene TPE grades are based on raw materials that comply with the TPE related sections in the European Pharmacopeia, USP Class VI as well as ISO 10993 for medical components. Sterilisation is possible by ethylene oxide, electron accelerator irradiation, beta and gamma irradiation.

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Product range

From Shore 0A softness to 62D hardness
Transparent and crystal clear grades available

Advantages

Mediprene® Medical TPE standard grades:

Manufactured to ISO 13485:2003 standards for medical devices
The base rubbers have representative grades which have passed USP Class VI
The paraffinic oils are medical white oils complying with European Pharmacopeia
The base polypropylenes are medical grades that have passed USP Class VI
Good chemical resistance
Service temperatures from -50°C to +125°C depending on the shore hardness
2K bonding to polyolefins
Sterilisable with gamma radiation, EtO and steam

Mediprene® OF (oil-free) series:

Minimum of potential extractables & leachables
PVC, silicone & latex-free
Soft-touch appeal
40 to 90 Shore A
Service temperatures from -50°C to +125°C depending on the shore hardness
Excellent sealing & adhesion
Sterilisable with gamma radiation, EtO & steam

Mediprene® A2 series for 2K moulding:

Excellent adhesion to ABS & polycarbonate
PVC, silicone & latex-free
35 to 65 Shore A
Service temperatures from -50°C to +125°C depending on the shore hardness

Typical applications

Membranes
Drip chambers
Tubing
Catheters
Connectors
Inhalers
Breathing masks

Product availability

UK
Ireland
Benelux

Safety

Manufactured to ISO 13485:2003 standards for medical devices

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