Tekni-Plex Healthcare’s medical PVC and TPE Compounds

Tekni-Plex Healthcare compounds (formerly Colorite compounds) are used by some of the world’s foremost healthcare and medical device manufacturers. We are globally recognized for consistently meeting or surpassing rigorous regulatory and industry standards. Our extensive line of PVC and TPE medical-grade compounds have been engineered to deliver the ideal solution for your specific product objectives. We also formulate custom compounds to meet specific medical application requirements.

TPE Compounds

• Cellene
• 1000 Series
• 2000 Series
• 3000 Series
• 4000 Series

Medical-grade PVC Compounds

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a uniquely versatile polymer and used in a range of applications. When combined with plasticizers through a process known as compounding, this inherently rigid polymer becomes flexible. The formulation versatility, and its cost-performance effectiveness, meets a wide range of requirements ideal for disposable medical applications, whichever is required.

Flexchem® and Flexchem® SR

Ultra-high performance vinyl compounds that have been developed as an alternative to silicone for multiple applications. These compounds incorporate a non-phthalate plasticizer system for use in medical devices applications, ranging from 35 to 65 shore A hardness.

Elastichem®

High-performance vinyl compounds are translucent (self-frosting), flexible, and offer improved physical properties compared to standard extrusion grades of equal durometers. These include increased durability, excellent resilience, good compression set and a soft textured feel.  These compounds are available in 35 to 85 shore A hardness.

Series 12

Clear vinyl compounds formulated for injection molding applications. They provide exceptional clarity, superior heat stability, high flow characteristics and good mold release. Example: 6512.

Series 44

Vinyl compounds designed with the use of a non-phthalate plasticizer for applications focused on toxicological performance.

Series 66

Vinyl compounds formulated specially using citrate-based, non-phthalate plasticizer. Example: 7566.

Series 88

Vinyl compounds formulated using a non-phthalate plasticizer that provides excellent flexibility at low temperatures.

Rigids

Vinyl formulations designed to offer good heat stability and high flow characteristics for ease of processing. These compounds can be formulated to withstand degradation and discoloration associated with sterilization.

Medical-grade TPE Compounds

Advantages of CELLENE™ Compounds for Medical Applications

• Extrusion and injection molding products
• Broad durometer range in Shore A and Shore D classifications
• Low density (0.89 to 0.9 g/cm3)
• High-clarity grades for fluid monitoring applications
• Low migration and drug absorption (grades formulated without plasticizers available)
• Intrinsic polypropylene (PP) chemical and thermal characteristics
• Sterilization by gamma, EtO or steam
• Can be readily bonded /adhered to a range of polymers including polycarbonate (PC), acrylic and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).
• Compression set of specific grades comparable to rubber
• Compatible with conventional extrusion & molding equipment
• Custom formulations engineered to meet critical application requirements

2000 Series

CELLENE™ TPE compounds are suitable for a wide variety of extrusion and injection molding applications. The 2000 series provides clarity, elasticity, low density and kink resistance. They are optimized for flow and service temperature, and can be over molded to other substrates.

4000 Series

CELLENE™ TPE compounds are suitable for a wide variety of injection molding applications. The 4000 series provides high clarity, flexibility and softness