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PRESS RELEASE

KRAIBURG TPE develops next generation medical resealing compound for Asia Pacific
KRAIBURG TPE, a global manu- rubbers or plastics, are becoming plugs.
facturer of a diverse range of ther- increasingly popular in the medical Furthermore, the series has a low
moplastic elastomer products and and healthcare sectors. density and can be sterilized by au-
custom solutions for a variety of in- As the global competence leader in toclave at 121°C and EtO, making
dustries, is introducing its latest HC/ thermoplastic elastomer compounds, it ideal for use on resealing caps for
RS/AP resealing series, under the KRAIBURG TPE offers high-qual- sample and test tubes, medical vial
THERMOLAST® H range of TPE ity, custom-engineered TPE com- closures, as well as the membranes in
compounds for healthcare and medi- pounds that match the challenges of disposable insulin syringes.
cal resealing applications. medical device designs, such as seal-

Seals have a significant impact on ing applications. Available in translucent color and
various color options, the com-
the functionality of medical devic- "By manufacturing the THERMO- pounds are able to cater to the flex-
es, as well as the condition of the LAST® H compounds in Malaysia, ibility of innovative designs.
substance delivered by the device, at our facility in Seri Kembangan,
and the success of the treatment for we will be able to provide our Asian The compounds are safe for use,
which it is employed. Seals for medi- customers a high-quality product complying with ISO10993-5 and
cal, pharmaceutical, biotechnology with quick lead times. Coupled GB/T 16886.5 (cytotoxicity) stand-
and other life sciences applications with application and technical sup- ards, as well as many worldwide food
are used to prevent contamination, port, and product customization, contact and medical standards, in-
leakages, and spillages. They must customers will be able to rely on us cluding China GB 4806 – 2016, US
also exhibit good mechanical perfor- for their needs," commented Adi- FDA CFR 21, Regulation (EU) No
mance, chemical resistance, biocom- tya Purandare, Project Manager of 10/2011, REACH, and RoHS, and
patibility, and other capabilities. the Market Launch of THERMO- resealing performance is tested ac-

Finding the right material to fit the LAST® H Asia Pacific. cording to the DIN ISO 15759.
requirements of innovative designs, Material solutions with seal of ap- “Customers are assured of the
especially for medical device compo- proval THERMOLAST® H product value.
nents such as resealing systems, is vi- We are confident of delivering mate-
tal for optimizing functionality and KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMO- rial solutions that meet the medical
performance. LAST® H HC/RS/AP family of com- standards in Asia Pacific, all thanks
pounds boasts good adhesion to PP to our dedicated market support and
Hence, thermoplastic elastomers and PE, making it ideal for medical expert knowledge in TPE products,”
(TPEs), which offer many material and healthcare resealing applications says Lee Jia Yin, Product Specialist,
advantages over traditional medical
such caps, closures, membranes, and KRAIBURG TPE.

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