Colorite, a Tekni-Plex company, is expanding its Cellene® thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds for medical and various other applications. The company is adding 12 grades to its 28 previously available TPE formulations.
The company reports that the Cellene® TPE composite production line is ideal for medical device manufacturers and others looking for alternatives to PVC, phthalate plasticizers and various rubber materials, especially when facing regulatory and market conditions When changing.
The product line expansion is designed to help reduce development cycles and provide manufacturers with more options for obtaining the hardness tester ratings needed for their applications.
Cellene® TPE compounds are available in four series:
1000 (extrusion grade for IV treatment, with high definition, improved adhesion and kink resistance);
2000 (injection molding and extrusion grades, targeting cost-driven IV treatment solutions);
3000 (injection molding and extrusion grades for general healthcare, food service, caps, gaskets, gaskets / seals, syringe plugs, profiles)
4000 (injection grade for high definition applications such as drip chambers).
These compounds are formulated as silicone, latex, phthalate, halogen, and PVC-free using FDA-compliant ingredients to meet USP Class 6 and ISO 10993 standards.