EXPANDED MEDICAL TPE RANGE OFFERS NEW SOLUTIONS FOR SINGLE-USE SYRINGES

摘要

A new range of medical thermoplastic elastomers has been developed for use as plunger seals in single-use syringes. The new TPEs are. an extension of the 'Mediprene' range from Elasto, partof the Hexpol TPE group, and have been formulated due to a rise in demand for such products. "Over recent years there has been a rise in demand for single-use syringes and a clear move from rubber to TPE for plunger seals. To support this growing market, we have expanded our range of Mediprene TPEs specifically designed for syringe plunger seal applications," explained Niklas Ottosson, Medical Technical Manager for Elasto.