Thermoplastic Biologic Improves Performance with PolyOne Medical Grade TPE
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DÃœSSELDORF, Germany – PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers, a global leader in high-performance, custom-formulated TPE solutions, today announced that Thermoplastic Biologic LLC (TBL™) has selected Versalloy™ HC for its Pharm-A-Line I™ peristaltic pump tubing. The Versalloy HC material, formulated with Santoprene™ TPV thermoplastic vulcanizate from ExxonMobil Chemical Company, helps OEMs improve in-service pump performance and operational efficiencies while also delivering certified regulatory compliance for accelerated speed to market.
"We developed Pharm-A-Line I tubing with the specific objective of providing superior performance in peristaltic pump applications, and the Versalloy HC material is critical to the outstanding results we've achieved," said Robert Dupont, managing partner, Thermoplastic Biologic. "Versalloy HC helps us meet today's most stringent cytotoxicity and extractability requirements for critical pharmaceutical process applications."
The new material, which is certified under USP class VI and ISO 10993, combines the performance of thermosets with the processing advantages of thermoplastics to decrease scrap rates and reduce energy usage. Thermoplastic Biologic tested Versalloy HC in peristaltic pump applications and found that it withstood more than 1,000 hours of operation with no detectable performance degradation.
"These new formulations offer improved options for fluid management in pharmaceutical dosing devices," said Charles Page, director of global marketing, PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers. "As our customers face increasingly strict requirements for safety and environmental protection, we continue to collaborate with them to develop solutions for their next-generation products."
In addition to peristaltic pump tubing, potential applications for Versalloy HC include stoppers for vials and collection tubes, device handles, ergonomic soft-grip assemblies, as well as seals, shields, tips and caps.
PolyOne is exhibiting Pharm-A-Line I™ tubing from Thermoplastic Biologic in Hall 8a / Stand J13 at K 2013 this week.
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