ExxonMobil Santoprene® 181-57W180 Thermoplastic Elastomer

A soft, black, specialty thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) in the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) family. It has USP Class VI Certificate of Compliance for biocompatibility, MEM elution cytotoxicity to L-929 mouse fibroblast cells, 72 hour exposure to rubber extracts and USP physiochemical test for elastomer closures, heavy metals such as lead. This grade of Santoprene TPV is shear-dependent and can be processed on conventional thermoplastics equipment for injection molding or extrusion. It is polyolefin based and completely recyclable.Key Features: Based on a series of biocompatibility tests conducted on representative grades, this grade should meet the USP (U.S. Pharmacopeia) Class VI requirements for plastics.Additionally some ISO 10993 tests have been conducted.Each medical grade undergoes annual testing for cytotoxicity and heavy metals.Drug master file maintained with the FDA.EU and China RoHS compliant.Applications:Medical – Soft Touch Grips, USP Class VI Seals and GasketsUses:Medical/Healthcare ApplicationsAvailability: Africa & Middle East, Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America and South AmericaInformation provided by ExxonMobil Chemical