Medical

Where healthcare applications demand excellent ESCR, NAMSA USP class VI, ISO 10993 and FDA certifications.

Our material portfolio includes:

  • MABS – LG Chem
  • ABS – LG Chem
  • PC – LG Lupoy
  • PC/ABS – LG Lupoy
  • PC/PET – Taroloy
  • PE – LG Lucene
  • PP – Spectron
  • Polystyrene – Solarene

Product Focus – Acetal Kepital (MX Series) – KEP

Unfilled standard grades, friction and wear resistance grades are available from designated medical production lines. Long term availability of product in addition to 2 years advanced notification of product discontinuation or formulation change exists.

Key Properties:

  • Mechanical properties with high stiffness and good resilience
  • Good sliding performance
  • Excellent long-term dimensional stability
  • High resistance to chemicals
  • Low tendency for creep and fatigue

Regulatory Approvals:

  • USP Class 6, ISO 10993-5
  • Food contact compliance FDA 21.177.2470 for Polyoxymethylene Copolymer. Monomers and additives listed in EC 1907/2006
  • Restriction of Substances SVHC, Reach EC 1907/2006 EU 2001/2/EC – TSE, BSE, no animal origins, Phthalates, Latex, Bisphenol A

Applications:

  • Disposable and durable insulin pen
  • Medical devices
  • Pumps & inhalers
  • Housing covers
  • Drug delivery
  • Surgical instruments