Covestro Materials for the Healthcare industry
Makrolon®
PC: Medical devices and equipment housings
Best choice for glass-like transparency, impact resistance and durability
- Toughness and durability
- Transparency for viewing windows, indicators and light guides
- Biocompatible (ISO 10993-1 and USP Class VI for 30 days or less)
- Sterilizable with a variety of methods (EtO, Steam, Gamma, e-beam)
- Low friction and glass-filled materials for internal mechanisms
Bayblend®
PC + ABS: Drug delivery device housings, equipment housings
Added design flexibility from balance mechanical and thermal properties
- Toughness needed for portable devices
- Opaque, low gloss appearance
Options that are:
- Biocompatible (ISO 10993-1 and USP Class VI for 30 days or less)
- Skin contact biocompatible (ISO 10993-5 and 10993-10)
- Flame retardant for equipment housings
Makroblend®
PC + Polyester: Wearable drug delivery housings, durable monitors and pumps
Ultra-tough and resistant to chemicals
- Enhanced chemical resistance to a variety of disinfectants and every day lotions
- Suitable for insert molding to incorporate parts for assembly
Options that are:
- Skin contact biocompatible (ISO 10993-5 and 10993-10) for wearable devices
- Flame retardant for equipment housings
Apec®
HT-PC: Components, trays, and surgical kits that require repeat sterilization
Best choice for high-heat and clarity
- Outstanding clarity
- Suitable for repeated steam sterilization up to 143°C
- Biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1 and USP Class VI for 30 days or less)
- Able to withstand higher processing temperatures during LSR overmolding to reduce curing times
