Material advancements are creating new, exciting opportunities for healthcare OEMs, engineers and designers. Covestro offers a variety of products designed for high-performance medical devices.
At MD&M West Conference and Exposition, April 12-14, 2022 in Anaheim, California, Covestro will showcase its materials for healthcare applications, including Makrolon RE for Healthcare. Makrolon RE polycarbonate grades have a low carbon footprint thanks to the use of renewable electricity, as well as raw materials produced from mass-balanced bio-waste and residues.
This new offering further expands the company’s portfolio of proven materials for diverse healthcare uses:
- Polycarbonate resins and blends: Covestro’s broad portfolio including Makrolon and Makroblend deliver strength and durability for drug delivery devices, dental applications, advanced injection devices, medical device housings, and more – to withstand everyday use and chemical interaction.
- Polyurethane raw materials and adhesives: Baymedix polyurethane adhesive and foam components provide excellent breathability and low trauma removal to wound care products, in addition to excellent absorption. In wearables applications, skin-friendly adhesive systems and thermoformable foams for electronic embedding are also available.
- Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) films and resins: Platilon TPU films offer breathable applications for wound dressing and prevention, as well as wearable patches. Texin Rx TPU resins provide flexibility and strength for applications such as medical tubing and dental applications, all while remaining resistant to cleaning agents and bacteria.