Thermoplastic Vulcanizates Medical Grades

In medical devices and equipment, syringes, and packaging, Santoprene TPV is proven to outperform other TPEs, including styrenic TPEs, in terms of long term compression set and chemical resistance. As the first and leading TPV, it has been consistently serving customers in the medical market for decades.

Reasons to specify Santoprene TPV Enhanced functionality Ability to recycle In-house scrap End of part-life, where facilities are available Sterilizability, durability and resistance Damage and chemical resistance Sterilization Comfort touch experience Good-grip and soft-touch part options Biocompatibility testing ISO-10993-10 Easy processing and simplified assembly Precision molding; no deflashing, trimming Fast cycle-times, no mixing or curing vs TSR No adhesives, bonding agents or mechanical interlocks Design flexibility 2K injection over-molding to consolidate parts Colorable; non-hygroscopic; textured surfaces 5G compatibility Ability to recycle In-house scrap End of part-life, where facilities are available

Offering supply security, globally, Santoprene TPV medical (MED) grades strictly comply with rigorous regulatory and testing rules and procedures: Biocompatibility testing ISO 10993-10 US Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI Drug Master Files are maintained with the FDA Production takes place at Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) sites

Drug Delivery Syringes For single-use and pre-filled syringes, Santoprene TPV provides a leak-proof seal with the syringe barrel, while optimizing plunger movement for accurate dosage control, ease of injection, and patient comfort. Medical Devices and Equipment Requiring long-term sealing performance, flexibility, or soft touch for human contact, are best served with Santoprene TPV as the material of choice for: Wearables and device grips, seals, and other components Peristaltic pump tubes and tubing Electrical cable jacketing, insulation, and connectors Grips and seals - soft-touch grips, seals, gaskets, and diaphragms Packaging Components Bumpers, tube gaskets, caps, closures, and stoppers - made with Santoprene TPV contribute to tamper-resistant and child-proof packaging, while lessening the risk of content spoilage.