GLS introduces cleaner and greener TPEs for medical tubing

Source: Adsale Industry Portal 2456.com

GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a PolyOne business and global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), exhibited a new portfolio of materials at MDM West, which was held from February 9 to 11. These five VERSAFLEX HC TPE materials feature US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliance with extremely low extractables for cleaner compounds that address health, environmental, and safety concerns.

Apprehensions about the environmental impact of plastics are causing medical device manufacturers to take a hard look at traditional polymer materials that incorporate halogens, phthalate-based plasticizers, or high levels of extractables. These five FDA-compliant materials provide customers with new choices for designing cleaner and more eco-conscious medical tubing. Choosing VERSAFLEX HC TPE, made without phthalates or halogens, can help tubing manufacturers comply with current and anticipated regulations while delivering high performance and quality.

The VERSAFLEX HC product family comprises five grades: three offer high clarity for applications such as IV tubing, and the other two are translucent and provide excellent high-temperature performance for autoclaving. All grades can be extruded or injection molded, offering manufacturers the option to use a single material for both tubing and connectors.