MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Selecting appropriate medical polymers can be intricate, involving thorough testing to fulfill medical standards, regulations, and ensuring alignment with essential product characteristics for compliance with elevated medical device standards.
Meticulous evaluation is essential when choosing polymer plastic materials, considering factors such as biomass compatibility, performance in specific applications, chemical resistance, and ease of processing.
Benefits of Medical-grade TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane):
Biocompatibility: Medical-grade TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) exhibit exceptional biocompatibility, complied with ISO 10993 and USP88 Class VI standards. Our rigorous medical testing consistently confirms the outstanding hemocompatibility of Medical-grade TPU polyurethane, devoid of any toxic chemicals that might trigger adverse bodily reactions.
Performance applications: Medical-grade TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) possess elevated mechanical strength and elasticity, enabling them to endure higher pressure for the creation of thin wall thickness in the development of dedicated medical devices or tubing. Their durability against wear and tear also renders them suitable for manufacturing implantable medical devices or tubing.
Chemical resistance: Medical-grade TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) exhibits exceptional resistance to oil, solvents, and chemicals, maintaining stability without significant softening or hardening over time.
Easy to process: Medical-grade TPU(thermoplastic polyurethane) can be customized, offer extensive processing flexibility and can undergo various production processes such as injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, thermoforming, and rotational molding.
Why Core Materials TPU
- Biocompatibility reports for Medical-grade TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)
- Certificates for medical compliance, subject to supplier review
- Complete ISO 13485 quality control system for Medical-grade TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)
- Customizable molecular weight options are available for diverse medical applications
| RE Series Aromatic Polyether TPU |
LE Series Aliphatic Polyether TPU |
RC Series Aromatic Polycarbonate TPU |
LC Series Aliphatic Polycarbonate TPU |
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| Durometer Range | 80A - 75D | 70A - 70D | 75A - 75D | 80A - 70D |
| Radiopacifiers (available with) | Barium Sulfate | Barium Sulfate | Barium Sulfate | Barium Sulfate |
| Custom Colors (available with) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Solution Grades | No | Yes | No | No |
| Hydrogel Grade | No | Yes | No | No |
| Extrusion and/or Molding Grades | Both | Both | Both | Both |
| Biostability (< 30 days) | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Biostability (≥ 30 days) | Poor | Good | Best | Best |
| Strength | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Flexibility | Poor | Best | Good | Good |
| Solvent Resistance | Good | Good | Good | Good |