Medalist® Medical Elastomers for Films
For medical films requiring crystal clarity and high flexibility, Medalist thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are the premier choice. The Medalist MD-53200 Series of products are formulated specifically to meet the stringent demands of the healthcare industry while balancing price and performance. Available from 65 to 90 Shore A, these TPEs can be converted into blown and calendered film or extruded sheets for medical films, bags, and bottles. The MD-53200 series is suitable for single and multi-layer films that can be heat sealed and sterilized without compromising performance.
Download the Medalist TPE Product Selector Guide for Medical Film to obtain Medalist physical property data and a property comparison between PVC and TPE film, to simplify your product selection process.
Medalist MD-53200 Series: The Clear Alternative to PVC
The Medalist MD-53200 Series presents unique advantages over PVC for medical films, including better physical properties like tensile strength and tear resistance, which results in stronger, more robust films at the same thickness. A typical 15 mil thick PVC film has the equivalent performance of 7 mil thick Medalist TPE film. The ability to down-gauge using Medalist TPEs or even replacing a multi-layer construction with a single TPE layer of equivalent strength, presents major cost savings for converters and OEMs alike. In addition, the specific gravity of Medalist is 0.89, compared to 1.2 for a typical medical-grade PVC. This represents a 35% reduction in weight for the same length of film produced, and results in a reduced amount of resin required. Further, Medalist offers improved low temperature resistance and moisture vapor barrier properties.
For more information about Medalist TPEs for other medical applications, including injection molded parts and extruded tubing, go to our Medalist product page.
