Medical Grade Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs)
Complied with international regulatory of biocompatability, PHOENIX medical grade product lines are suitable for various medical devices requirements in medical and pharmaceutical industries. PHOENIX Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) are now available with transparent, translucent, white, and black colors for a wide range of uses.
- Product Series
- PHOENIX™ TPE 03 Series (Shore 15A ~ 80A)
SEBS based. High performance grade with low MFI. For extrusion and injection molding. Very excellent tear and tensile strength. Bond to polypropylene (PP). RoHS compliant. Conform to FDA.
PHOENIX™ TPE 04 Series (Shore 30A ~ 80A)
SEBS based. High resilience grade with lowest melt flow index (MFI). For extrusion and blow molding. RoHS compliant. Conform to FDA.
PHOENIX™ TPE 06 Series (Shore 15A ~ 95A)
SEBS based only. Superior weatherability. For outdoor use. FDA approved.
PHOENIX™ TPE 07 Series (Shore 15A ~ 95A)
SEBS based only. Superior weatherability. For outdoor use. FDA approved.
- Features
- - PVC alternatives / PVC replacement
- latex free - reducing allergic reactions in some individuals
- injection molding and extrusion manufacturing process
- transparent enough
- soft and smooth touch / appearance
- medical extrusion grade with great kinking resistance
- odorless
- co extrusion with PP - medical multilayer tubings
- excellent tear resistance and tensile strength
- excellent brittle temperature (-40 ~ -60℃)
- can be sterilized by many ways including ethylene oxide, Gamma radiation, steam sterilization.
- good flexible properties
- resistant to various fluids, such as water, embolism, grease, blood, urine
- Applications
- PHOENIX™ Translucent Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) 04 Series
medical extrusion, medical tubing, catheter, uterine balloon tamponades
PHOENIX™ White Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) 06 Series
single use, disposable syringe gasket / syringe plunger seals
soft touch parts/components of medical devices
glass vial caps
PHOENIX™ Black Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) 07 Series
disposable syringe gasket / syringe plunger seals
soft touch parts/components of medical devices
glass vial caps
- Safety/Quality Approvals
- ISO 10993-5 Cytotoxicity Test
ISO 10993-10 Guinea Pig Skin Sensitization Test
ISO 10993-23 Rabbit Skin Irritation Test
FDA CFR 21 177.2600, RoHS, EN71, REACH SVHC, PAHS & phthalate, Formaldehyde, Dimethyl Fumarate, Nonylphenol
| ITEM | Color | Hardness | Specific Gravity | Tensile Strength | 100% Tensile Modulus | Elongation at Break | Tear Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM D2240 | ASTM D792 | ASTM D412 | ASTM D412 | ASTM D412 | ASTM D624 Die C | ||
| Shore A | g/cm3 | psi | psi | % | lbs/in | ||
| 03452 | Translucent | 45±3 A | 0.88±0.03 | 636.6 | 131.2 | 744.7 | 109.5 |
| 03601 | Translucent | 60±3 A | 0.88±0.03 | 1085.8 | 261.4 | 806.8 | 155.3 |
| 03751 | Translucent | 75±3 A | 0.88±0.03 | 1000 | 393.2 | 703.9 | 190.4 |
| 04501 | Translucent | 55±3 A | 0.88±0.03 | 1302.6 | 211.8 | 1120.7 | 183.3 |
| 04604 | Translucent | 65±3 A | 0.88±0.03 | 1194.1 | 277.3 | 938.6 | 201.7 |
| 06572 | White | 60±3 A | 0.96±0.03 | 756.4 | 218.1 | 954.9 | 135 |
| 07572 | Black | 60±3 A | 0.98±0.03 | 892 | 234.3 | 927.6 | 136.7 |