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New TPEs as alternatives to PVC in medical tubing

von Elliott Pritikin, Kevin Cai

Tests and full-scale production trials conducted by Teknor Apex over a three-year period have established the Medalist MD-500 range of medical-grade thermo­plastic elastomers as a practical alternative to PVC in tubing. The compounds are now in commercial use by medical device manufacturers. This article will present information on how Medalist MD-500 elastomers compare with PVC in every phase of manufacture and end use typical for tubing, from extrusion through everyday handling by healthcare workers.