Colorite launches new thermoplastic elastomer compound line for medical devices at MD&M West

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A line of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds for medical device applications is being launched in North America by Colorite, a Tekni-Plex company, at MD&M West, February 7-9, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif., booth 2027.

Cellene™ TPE compounds are suitable for a wide variety of uses in medical devices, packaging and other regulated markets. Cellene™ compounds are formulated to be silicone, latex, phthalate, halogen and PVC-free using FDA-compliant raw materials to meet USP Class VI and ISO 10993 standards.

The TPE compound line is ideal for North American medical device manufacturers looking for alternatives to PVC, phthalate-plasticized compounds and various rubber materials.

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  • Elias Bittan
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  • Created 06 Jan 2017
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