
A line of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds for medical device applications is being launched in North America by Colorite, a Tekni-Plex company.
To be introduced at MD&M West, February 7-9, at the Anaheim (CA) Convention Center, Cellene™ TPE compounds are suitable for a wide variety of uses in medical devices, packaging and other regulated markets. Cellene™ compounds are formulated to be silicone, latex, phthalate, halogen and PVC-free using FDA-compliant raw materials to meet USP Class VI and ISO 10993 standards.
The TPE compound line is ideal for North American medical device manufacturers looking for alternatives to PVC, phthalate-plasticized compounds and various rubber materials.