Lubrizol is a leader in functional polymers for the medical industry. Lubrizol’s products feature biocompatability and biostability, high tensile strength and elongation, excellent processing attributes, and customization for a variety of applications.
LLS Health Medical Polymers Comparison Table
|
Carbothane™ TPU |
Tecoflex™ TPU |
Tecophilic™ TPU |
Isoplast® ETPU |
Pellethane® TPU |
Tecoplast™ TPU |
Tecothane™ TPU |
| Aromatic or Aliphatic |
Aliphatic
Aromatic |
Aliphatic |
Aliphatic |
Aromatic |
Aromatic |
Aromatic |
Aromatic |
| Base |
Polycarbonate-based |
Polyether-based |
Polyether-based |
Transparent, Impact-Modified or Glass-Reinforced |
Polyether & Polyester-based |
Polyether-based |
Polyether & Polyester-based |
| Durometer Range |
70A - 71D |
72A - 83D |
70A - 60D |
85D - 125R |
81A - 76D |
82D - 84D |
75A - 84D |
Radiopacifiers
(available with) |
Barium Sulfate
Tungsten |
Barium Sulfate
Bismuth Salt
Tungsten |
Barium Sulfate
Bismuth Salt
Tungsten |
N/A |
N/A |
Barium Sulfate |
Barium Sulfate
Tungsten |
Custom Colors
(available with) |
Yes |
Yes |
Limited |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Solution Grades |
No* |
Yes |
Yes |
No* |
No |
No* |
No* |
| Hydrogel Grade |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Extrusion and/or Molding Grades |
Both |
Both |
Both |
Both |
Both |
Primarily Injection Molding |
Both |
Biostability
(< 30 days) |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Polyether – Good
Polyester – Application Dependent |
Good |
Good |
Biostability
(≥ 30 days) |
Best |
Shore D - Good
Shore A - Application Dependent |
Not Determined |
Good |
Polyester – Application Dependent
Polyether Shore D - Good
Polyether Shore A - Application Dependent |
Good |
Shore D - Good
Shore A - Application Dependent |
| Strength |
Good |
Good |
Dry - Good
Wet - Fair |
Good |
Best |
Good |
Best |
| Flexibility |
Good |
Best |
Good |
Poor |
Good |
Poor |
Good |
| Solvent Resistance |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Best |
Best |
Good |
Best |
* Extrusion and injection molding grade can be dissolved in specific organic solvents.
On Demand Webinar: 'TPU for Implantable Devices'
Watch our webinar to gain an understanding of the versatility and benefits of TPUs, learn how device functionality drives material selection, and review the methodology on selecting polyurethane chemistry grades.
