New TPEs Better Than PVC
Medalist® compounds for low-temperature film are 70% as dense as PVC, with a typical specific gravity of 0.90.
At the same time they exhibit greater toughness in cold-storage applications, with brittle points as low as -60 °C, as against -40 °C for PVC.
This greater toughness introduces the possibility of down-gauging from standard thicknesses or replacing multi-layer structures with monolayer films.
The new Medalist compounds exhibit tensile and tear strength properties comparable to those of PVC and better moisture barrier.
Ross van Royen, senior market manager of regulated products, said:
“Our new TPEs for cold-storage bags and pouches combine the inherent low-temperature toughness of elastomers with the biocompatibility, processability, and cost-performance balance characteristic of all Medalist medical compounds. They enable medical manufacturers to achieve weight savings and other economies while still providing the same product performance as standard PVC.”
Certifications & Compliance
Teknor Apex produces Medalist compounds in ISO-13485 facilities in the USA and Singapore.
The new materials are made with FDA listed ingredients, are certified to ISO 10993-5 standards for biocompatibility, and are REACH SVHC compliant.
They are free of DEHP and other phthalates, BPA, and latex. Standard grades are ADM-free.
