Thermoplastic Polyurethane for Healthcare Applications

Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is well known and specified in the medical industry for advanced medical and healthcare products, due to its high performance characteristics. Because of its excellent mechanical properties, durability, and resistance against oils and chemicals, TPU is very desirable for medical applications. Since TPU does not contain plasticizers, it also offers the medical industry an environmentally friendly replacement to PVC without sacrificing flexibility. Ether TPU types also meet the requirements of National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 61, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR for certain food contact applications, and USP Class VI classification.