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Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare

Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers

Game-Changing Flexibility

Versaflex™ HC TPEs are specially formulated to meet demanding healthcare device and application challenges. Unlike PVC, these materials are made without phthalate plasticizers, offer high clarity in some cases, bond to a variety of substrates, and can be customized for color and hardness. Common healthcare applications include medical and biopharma tubing, gaskets and stoppers, bags, bottles and films.

When used for overmolding, the Versaflex HC portfolio of TPEs and TPUs delivers excellent chemical resistance to common disinfectants and cleaners to extend the useful life of your medical devices. They also add color, soft touch and improved grip.

Designed to help you overcome challenges, these materials meet demanding performance requirements such as low coefficient of friction, high resealability, low extractables, high service temperatures, and suitability for various sterilization methods.

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Impact

  • ISO 10993 & USP Class VI compliant solutions
  • Resistance to common disinfectants and other chemicals
  • High clarity and flexibility
  • Suitable for injection molding and overmolding
  • Customizable for color and haptics (touch and feel)
  • Excellent bonding to a variety of substrates
  • Traditional and bio-based formulations specifically for biopharmaceutical tubing

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Versaflex™ HC Solutions
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Product Series Applications Description/Product Features
Versaflex™ HC MT Series Medical tubing Specialty TPEs formulated for high clarity, without plasticizers, to improve high service temperature performance, and to meet biopharmaceutical needs for weldability and low extractables
Versaflex™ HC & Versaflex™ HC BIO BT Series Biophamaceutical tubing TPEs formulated specifically to handle the complexities of biopharma tubing, including excellent weldability, kink resistance, and low extractables. The Versaflex HC BIO BT218 grade is formulated with 40% bio-derived content and provides a sustainable substitute to traditional materials.
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series Medical devices Translucent TPE grades formulated without animal derivatives and offering excellent colorability
Versaflex™ CL E Series General purpose Boilable TPE grades with high strength and clarity to meet a broad range of healthcare needs
Versaflex™ OM Series Medical overmolds TPEs and TPUs formulated specifically for overmolding onto PK, COPE and PC/ABS for improved haptics and function
Versaflex™ G2705N Series Medical tubing Easily processed material designated for medical applications or where FDA compliance is required; the TPE exhibits high resilience, low compression set, and good puncture sealing characteristics
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Biopharmaceutical Tubing Case Study (Snapshot) The lower extractable profile of Versaflex™ HC BT218 thermoplastic elastomer provided a drop-in material replacement with excellent clarity and performance for a medical tubing extruder View
COVID-19 Containment Tube Screw Caps Case Study (Snapshot) Broad range of Versaflex™ HC 3810 TPEs, all formulated without animal derivatives, met demands for barrier, flexibility and sealing performance View
Disinfectant Resistant Trilliant™ and Versaflex™ HC Materials - Program Bulletin Application Overview Learn how chemically resistant Trilliant™ HC thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs provide enhanced durability to withstand common hospital cleaners and disinfectants View
Disposable Syringe Plunger (English) Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B enhanced long-term sealing performance for disposable syringe plunger (English language version) View
Disposable Syringe Plunger (Spanish) Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B enhanced long-term sealing performance for disposable syringe plunger (Spanish language version) View
Ergonomic Design Guide Processing & Design Guides Take a closer look at ergonomic grip design considerations for improving interactions with handheld devices View
Gasket of Radial Artery Hemostat Case Study (Snapshot) Customized Versaflex™ TPEs provided soft-touch TPEs and met regulatory needs  View
GLS™ TPEs - Injection Molding Guide Processing & Design Guides Guide to part design, mold design, hot runner systems, overmolding, machine selection, material handling and preparation, processing conditions and troubleshooting for GLS™ solutions View
GLS™ TPEs - Overmolding Guide Processing & Design Guides Guide to overmolding material selection, part and mold design, material handling and preparation, TPE injection molding, processing, maximizing adhesion and troubleshooting for GLS™ TPEs View
Handle Housing for Laparoscopic Sealer Case Study (Snapshot) Enhanced ergonomics and functionality with improved soft grip View
Sealing Ring for Blood Lancet Manufacturer Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ HC TPEs met regulatory needs and provided a recycled TPE solution for sealing ring View
Serum Collection Cartridge Case Study (Snapshot) Provided excellent sealing performance and a short lead time View
Specialty Engineered Materials for Healthcare - Product Selection Guide Product Selection Guide View our portfolio on specialty engineered materials for healthcare View
Specialty Engineered Materials for Healthcare - Product Selection Guide (Chinese) Product Selection Guide View our portfolio on specialty engineered materials for healthcare (Chinese language version) View
Syringe Tip Cap Case Study (Snapshot) Versaflex™ HC Thermoplastic Elastomers increased process efficiency and formulated a solution that met medical application requirements for syringe tip cap. View
Thermoplastic Elastomers for Healthcare - Industry Bulletin Industry Overview Delivering specialized thermoplastic elastomer solutions for demanding healthcare applications View
Thermoplastic Elastomers Product Selection Guide - North America Portfolio Product Selection Guide Explore our product guide for innovative TPE solutions for thousands of applications View
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Surgical Stapler (Chinese) Video Explore more possibilities with Trilliant™ HC thermoplastics & Versaflex™ HC TPEs for surgical staplers View
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics and Versaflex™ HC TPEs for Surgical Stapler (English) Video Explore more possibilities with Trilliant™ HC thermoplastics & Versaflex™ HC TPEs for surgical staplers  View
Versaflex™ HC & Versaflex™ HC BIO TPEs - BT Series Product/Service Overview Traditional and bio-based thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) formulated specifically to handle the complexities of biopharma tubing (BT) View
Versaflex™ HC TPEs for IV Infusion Cap (English) Video Uncover more possibilities for IV infusion seals & cap technology with custom Versaflex™ HC re-sealing TPE solutions View

TPEs for Healthcare

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