Colorite's alternatives to PVC compounds on show in New York

A line of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds for medical device applications in North America will be featured by Colorite, a Tekni-Plex company, at MD&M East, June 13-15.

Cellene TPE compounds are suitable for a 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.

According to Colorite, changes in regulations and market conditions are prompting medical device manufacturers to look for solutions via other materials. It says that the Cellene TPE compound line is ideal for North American medical device manufacturers looking for alternatives to PVC, phthalate-plasticised compounds and various rubber materials.