Arkema

Arkema Medical – High-Performance Polymers for Modern MedTech Applications Specialty Polymers for Demanding Medical Device Components Arkema, a global leader in specialty chemicals, develops innovative materials for the medical industry. The high-performance polymers available through MedNet Europe offer outstanding resistance to chemicals and UV exposure – essential for durable and reliable medical device components. Biocompatibility and Compliance with International Standards These materials are fully biocompatible and comply with all relevant international regulations. They are ideally suited for applications where patient safety and regulatory adherence are critical. Sustainability Meets Performance – Environmentally Conscious Materials Arkema pursues a consistent sustainability strategy. The polymers used contribute to environmental responsibility through resource-efficient development – without compromising performance or quality. MedNet Europe – Your Partner for Arkema Medical Polymers As an experienced B2B partner in the medical field, MedNet Europe offers direct and reliable access to Arkema’s polymer portfolio. From initial inquiry to product integration, we support you in implementing these high-performance materials into your medical devices.

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Pebax® MED polyether block amide

These thermoplastic elastomers combine soft elastomer and rigid polyamide segments, which enables a wide range of physical and mechanical properties. They are plasticizer-free, melt-processable and certified in accordance with USP Class VI and ISO 10993.

Rilsan® MED Polyamide 11

Rilsan® polymers are flexible polyamides made from castor oil with a specific weight of 1.03, 15% lighter than nylon 6. They offer excellent stretchability, low moisture absorption and replace glass or metal in medical applications.

Rilsan® FKZM 65 0 TD MED

FKZM MED is a highly glass-filled advanced polymer with engineering-grade properties, made from bio-based polyamide 11. It offers excellent physical properties, biocompatibility, steam sterilizability, chemical resistance, processability, a wide color range, and great aesthetics.

Rilsan® Clear MED Polyamide/Copolyamides

Rilsan® Clear grades (G170, G850) are polyamides that combine transparency, low weight and flexibility. More transparent than glass and more flexible than polycarbonate, ideal for respiratory masks and hearing aids.

Rilsamide® MED Polyamide 12

Rilsamid® polymers, flexible polyamides made from hydrocarbons, have the lowest density (1.01) of all polyamides. They offer excellent formability, low moisture absorption and are suitable for extrusion and injection molding.

Kynar® MED PVDF

The thermoplastically processable fluoropolymer Kynar® offers excellent chemical resistance, high purity, thermal stability, low friction, high tensile strength as well as gas and radiation resistance. USP class VI certified, sterilizable via gamma or steam.

Compounds

ProTex Med™ Implantable Polypropylene (PP)

Aran's homopolymer polypropylene Protex Med™ is a permanently implantable material that is suitable as granulate for injection molding or extrusion processing. It is certified according to ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity) and is suitable for long-term implants.

LoPro™ - X-ray contrasting compounds

LoPro® Compounds offer enhanced radiopacity for thin-walled, small-profile medical devices.

Nanomed™ compounds with higher flexural strength

Nanomed® compounds are custom formulated to improve structural performance of medical grade polymers, while minimizing the effect on flexibility, ductility and surface finish.

ProPell™ Low Friction Compounds

ProPell™ Low Friction Compounds incorporate proprietary surface enhancing additives into a wide range of medical grade polymers to reduce inherent coefficient of friction, while retaining desired mechanical properties. All ProPell™ formulations are PFAS free.

Isothane® Thermoplastic Urethanes (TPU)

Aromatic thermoplastic polyurethanes are available in polyether and polyester grades. Continuous production ensures consistency with Shore hardness of 75A to 70D. Some grades have been successfully tested according to USP Class VI.

MX nylon (MXD6)

Semi-crystalline, semi-aromatic polyamide made from meta-xylene diamine offers higher mechanical strength than nylon 6/6, lower moisture absorption and improved gas barrier properties, ideal for packaging.

Additives

Bismuth subcarbonate

Particle sizes of less than 0.3 micrometers (1.2 x 10-5 inches) allow optimal dispersion of the X-ray contrasting filler in the polymer during melt mixing. This results in optimal surface finish and uniform X-ray opacity throughout the component.

calc-i-pur™ β tricalcium phosphate (TPC)

A biocompatible mineral powder made from calcium salt and phosphoric acid, which promotes bone growth in orthopedic implants.

Combat™ Antimicrobial Masterbatch

Combat AD for bonding with thermoplastic urethanes (TPU) and silicones for medical devices that linger in the body, such as central venous catheters (CVCs). Combat AK is used in polycarbonate and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) polymers for components and devices with touch-intensive surfaces, such as bed rails, diagnostic device housings and instrument handles.