Lubrizol presents its breathable, medical-grade TPU at MD&M West
The Lubrizol Corporation’s LifeScience Polymers group presented its breathable, medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) technology at MD&M West 2014.
Benefits of this technology include 100% viral and blood barrier protection, even at extrusion layers as thin as 25 microns. One-way transmission of moisture improves breathability. A soft, textile-like feel enhances patient comfort and the material increased efficiency in processing, said the company.
The Lubrizol material provides advantages common to its TPUs such as strong chemical and puncture resistance, good tear resistance and no plasticizers. In addition, two or more properties can be embedded directly into a product from the company's portfolio of breathable TPUs.
"Whether it's a medical garment, wound care product or transdermal treatment, the materials used must provide an ideal moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), complete viral barrier properties, and, if needed, the ability to deliver active ingredients," notes Ralf Hüther, Lubrizol Global Business Manager. "Because of its superior monolithic design, it does not contain the clogging-prone micro pores that prevent lesser film products from maintaining these performance characteristics."
MD&M West 2014 was held in Anaheim, the US from February 10-13.
