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THERMOLAST® H TPE For Catheter Connector Applications

The TPE compounds are also
biocompatible and free of animal
components and other potentially
dangerous substances. The materials
have also been tested for cytotoxicity
in compliance with ISO 10993-5 and
GB/T 16886.5, as well as other approvals
and standards such as China GB 4806
– 2016, US FDA CFR 21, Regulation
(EU) No 10/2011, REACH, and RoHS.
About KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (www.kraiburg-
tpe.com) is a global manufacturer of
thermoplastic elastomers. From its
beginning in 2001 as a subsidiary of
the historical KRAIBURG Group
founded in 1947, KRAIBURG TPE
has pioneered in TPE compounds,
today being the competence leader in
As the number of emergency hospital TPEs are ideal material solutions for this industry. With production sites
visits and surgical procedures has the medical industry, mainly because in Germany, the U.S., and Malaysia,
increased, so has the demand for TPEs are halogen and latex-free and the company offers a broad range
catheter connectors. Furthermore, are easier to process, in comparison to of compounds for applications in
technological progress has resulted other materials. the automotive, industrial, consumer,
in these connectors being used for KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE and strictly regulated medical sectors.
a number of applications. Catheter manufacturer of a wide range of The established THERMOLAST®,
connectors are available in a variety of thermoplastic elastomer products COPEC®, HIPEX®, and For Tec E®
types, including needleless IV catheter and custom solutions for multiple product lines are processed by injection
connectors, suction catheter connectors, industries, has developed a new line of molding or extrusion and provide
and more. numerous processing and product
THERMOLAST® H compounds to design advantages to manufacturers.
Compounds f or functional meet these requirements. KRAIBURG TPE features innovative
performance
Bespoke color options and material capabilities as well as true global
Catheter connectors are used to provide safety customer orientation, customized
access to infusion and aspiration. KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMOLAST® product solutions and reliable service.
They are important device auxiliary H HC/AP series offers a high degree of The company is certified to ISO 50001
components for intravenous access and flexibility and a strong grip, making it at its headquarters in Germany and holds
drug administration in order to reduce ideal for catheter connector applications. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications
the risk of most serious consequences Additionally, THERMOLAST® H at all global sites. In 2019, KRAIBURG
and improve patient compliance. TPE, with 645 employees worldwide,
features wide hardness ranges from 30-90
Medical devices like catheter connectors Shore A and optimizable processability. generated sales of 190 million euro.
benefit from high-performance materials The TPE compounds are translucent
such as thermoplastic elastomers and can be colored in a variety of hues
(TPEs), which guarantee user safety to meet customers’ specifications.
and efficiency.

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