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.
TPEs for the medical and pharmaceutical industries with medical approvals such as ISO 10993-4, -5, -10, -11 and USP class VI. Selected TPE materials are sterilizable and can be used in direct contact with blood. | THERMOLAST® M
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.
Oliver Kluge
Market Segment Manager Medical Applications | EMEA
Phone: +49 8638 9810-479
Mobile: +49 172 9961393
E-Mail: Oliver.Kluge@kraiburg-tpe.com
Discover our THERMOLAST® H TPE for Asia Pacific’s Healthcare and Medical Device Applications
Aditya Purandare
Project Manager Market Launch THERMOLAST® H | APAC
Phone: +91 9686032277
Mobile: +91 8722459594
E-Mail: aditya.purandare@kraiburg-tpe.com
TPEs which comply with Cytotoxicity ISO 10993-5, GB/T 16886.5, as well as various global food contact and relevant medical standards. | THERMOLAST® H
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 FOR MEDICAL ENGINEERING
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
TPE FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS
TPE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING
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
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.
Featured Products.
The MC series is your material solution for applications requiring basic medical approvals such as ISO 10993-5 and food regulations. The compounds are available in translucent colors and can be colored in many different ways. They are produced exclusively on a special medical unit.
The HC/AP series designed exclusively for the healthcare and medical device market in Asia Pacific. The compounds comply with the ISO 10993-5, GB/T 16886.5 standards.
Get ahead.
Contact one of our medical specialists to find out how our know-how can become your advantage.