From the show floor: Elasto

Elasto, part of the Hexpol, TPE group of companies, is exhibiting for the first time at Pharmapack where it is presenting the latest developments in its Mediprene range of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) for medical applications.

Mediprene grades are sterilisable with gamma, EtO and steam and representative grades have passed cytotoxicity tests according to ISO 10993-5 and biocompatibility tests according to USP Class VI. Mediprene TPEs have proven to be a strong alternative as replacement to PVC; they are completely synthetic and latex free thereby minimising allergy risks.

Niklas Ottosson, medical technical manager at Elasto will also be sharing knowledge when he presents a paper on ‘Bringing TPE into medical applications – considerations, possibilities and trends’. The presentation will include insights into raw materials, production, project and change management. Examples of applications for medical grade TPE’s and an overview of market trends. The Elasto Learning Lab will take place on Thursday 12 February at 10 am.