Trinseo unveils biocompatible Polystyrene for medical devices

23-Jun-16

Trinseo, the global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, is introducing a general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) specifically for the medical devices market. STYRON™ 2678 MED Polystyrene Resin offers the versatility of polystyrene with the added assurance for the medical market of ISO 10993 compliance and an extended notification of change. STYRON™ 2678 MED Polystyrene Resins can be used for a variety of medical device applications including clear packaging, diagnostic components, petri dishes and housings for test kits.

Highlights of the resin material include excellent transparency (approx. 90% transmission), stiffness, rigidity and heat resistance. Properties supporting medical device applications include biocompatibility, sterilization stability, and chemical resistance to fight infection. The material may also be processed further with secondary operations such as solvent bonding, welding and laser marking, typical for medical devices.

“There’s a growing need - especially within medical packaging – for a medical grade polymer that performs well, protects the product, and provides an added degree of safety,” said Ben Porter, technical service & development engineer, Trinseo, Netherlands. “STYRON™ 2678 MED Polystyrene Resin provides customers with an ideal and economical solution and an alternative to general purpose food grade polystyrene.”