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VERSAFLEX™
HC MEDICAL
TUBING GRADES
• Improve extrusion
rates, achieve high
service temperature
performance or
increase clarity
in medical tubing
• Traditional and bio-
based formulations
specifically for
biopharmaceutical
tubing to meet the
needs for weldability
and minimize
extractables during
processing
VERSALLOY™
HC SERIES
• Obtain better flow in
long, thin paths and
lower shrink rates
versus typical TPVs
with our alloys
• Color easily and
obtain a smooth
tactile feel
VERSAFLEX™
HC GASKETS &
STOPPERS SERIES
• Achieve no coring,
good puncture and
resealability in static
stoppers
• Meet low COF
and low stiction
requirements in
dynamic seals
VERSAFLEX™
CL E SERIES
• Increase clarity and
flexibility in bags,
bottles and films
• Mitigate risk with
plasticizer-free
formulations for
film extrusion
• Deliver excellent
odor & O2 barrier
performance for
film extrusion
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
TPE HEALTHCARE PRODUCT SELECTOR GUIDE
Versaflex™ HC Medical Tubing Grades
Versaflex™ HC MT222 Clear 66A 0.88 14 - 334 2.30 629 4.34 898 6.19 430 220 36 ✔ ✔
High clarity,
without plasticizers
Versaflex™ HC MT224 Clear 75A 0.89 19 - 468 3.23 773 5.33 1360 9.40 530 321 56 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT226 Clear 84A 0.88 20 - 606 4.17 885 6.10 1600 11.00 600 433 76 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC MT317 Clear 68A 0.89 17 69 450 3.10 660 4.55 870 6.00 470 221 39 ✔ ✔ Very high service temperature
Versaflex™ HC BT218 Natural 67A 0.89 19 69 381 2.60 683 4.70 1186 8.20 608 - - ✔ ✔ Weldable, kink resistant
Versalfex™ HC BIO BT218 Natural 70A 0.88 18 58 416 2.87 668 4.60 1190 8.20 630 - - ✔ ✔
Weldable, kink resistant, contains 40%
bio-derived content (Gen 1 biomass)
Versaflex™ HC Gaskets & Stoppers Series
Versaflex™ HC 2110-35N Natural 34A 0.90 19 47 145 1.00 261 1.80 400 2.76 620 97 17 ✔ ✔ Good resealing
Versaflex™ HC 2110-43N Natural 43A 0.98 12 46 134 0.92 368 2.54 723 4.98 710 - - ✔ ✔ Good compression set
Versaflex™ HC 2110-57B Black 59A 1.01 20 37 369 2.54 558 3.85 537 3.70 350 147 26 ✔ ✔ Low stiction
Versaflex™ CL E Series
Versaflex™ CL E85 Clear 84A 0.90 20 72 752 5.18 1160 8.00 1550 10.70 450 433 76 ✔ ✔
High clarity, without
plasticizers; E95 also offers
excellent odor & O2 barrier
Versaflex™ CL E90 Clear 90A 0.90 27 73 1000 6.89 1230 8.50 1830 12.60 57 - - ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ CL E95 Clear 95A 0.90 38 71 1680 11.60 1730 11.90 2500 17.20 580 720 126 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ HC 3810 Series
Versaflex™ HC 3810-20N Natural 20A 0.88 16 54 123 0.80 185 1.30 342 2.40 650 - - ✔ -
Formulated without
animal derivatives,
excellent colorability,
translucent
Versaflex™ HC 3810-30N Natural 30A 0.89 18 58 170 1.20 245 1.70 459 3.20 680 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-40N Natural 40A 0.88 19 59 191 1.30 275 1.90 506 3.50 670 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-50N Natural 50A 0.89 21 61 264 1.80 366 2.50 699 4.80 690 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-60N Natural 60A 0.88 24 65 459 3.20 594 4.10 790 5.40 510 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-70N Natural 70A 0.88 28 67 535 3.70 684 4.70 1000 6.90 570 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-80N Natural 80A 0.88 30 67 689 4.80 869 6.00 1390 9.60 620 - - ✔ -
Versaflex™ HC 3810-90N Natural 90A 0.88 27 89 1087 7.50 1350 9.30 1890 13.00 570 - - ✔ -
Versalloy™ HC 9210 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9210-45N Natural 45A 0.89 19 39 160 1.10 320 2.20 484 3.33 480 100 18 - ✔
Smooth surface
aesthetics
Versalloy™ HC 9210-55N Natural 53A 0.89 20 44 208 1.44 335 2.31 580 4.00 610 120 21 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9210-70N Natural 70A 0.89 23 53 356 2.45 510 3.52 780 5.38 590 180 32 - ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220 Series
Versalloy™ HC 9220-70 Natural 70A 0.95 17 51 453 3.12 - - 643 4.43 265 208 36 ✔ ✔
ExtrudableVersalloy™ HC 9220-80 Natural 80A 0.94 18 59 553 3.67 777 5.36 945 6.52 415 208 36 ✔ ✔
Versalloy™ HC 9220-90 Natural 90A 0.94 25 55 1030 8.13 1350 9.33 1945 13.45 620 400 70 ✔ ✔
Standard Healthcare Grades
Versaflex™ G2705N Natural 60A 0.88 - - - - 528 3.64 670 4.62 470 - - ✔ ✔ Natural, high strength
Versaflex™ CL 2242 Clear 43A 0.89 23 - 152 1.05 294 2.02 731 5.00 780 124 22 ✔ ✔
High clarity, boilable
Versaflex™ CL 2250 Clear 50A 0.89 20 - 220 1.52 337 2.32 827 5.70 770 140 25 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ OM Series
Versaflex™ OM 1040X Natural 42A 0.92 22 - 180 1.24 301 2.08 504 3.47 580 100 18 ✔ ✔ ABS/PC
overmoldVersaflex™ OM 3060 Clear 59A 0.90 33 - 420 2.90 360 2.48 500 3.45 480 180 32 ✔ ✔
Versaflex™ OM 8940X-1 Clear 42A 0.91 - - 233 - 311 - 1573 - 1059 - - - - PK, COPE overmold
Versaflex™ OM 4052 Natural 56A 1.01 27 - 271 - 557 - 1680 - 670 - - ✔ - Excellent chemical resistance;
PK, PC, ABS, PC/ABS overmoldVersaflex™ OM 4063 Natural 54A 1.12 30 - 365 - 580 - 1640 - 670 - - ✔ -
Color Hardness Specific Gravity
Compression Set
@ 23°C
Compression Set
@ 100°C
100% Modulus 300% Modulus Tensile Strength Elongation Tear Strength
ISO
10993
USP VI
Special
Characteristics
ASTM Shore A ASTM/ISO ASTM % ASTM % ASTM psi MPa ASTM psi MPa ASTM psi ISO MPa ASTM % ASTM pll ISO kN/m
GENERAL PROPERTIES TENSILE PROPERTIES OTHER
For further information on specific grades, review technical data sheets.
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Figure 1
Surface energy of various thermoplastic elastomers with rigid thermoplastics
Engineering
Plastics
Polyamide 6,6
ABS
Polycarbonate
Acrylic
Polystyrene
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
Elastomers
COPA
TPU
COPE
S-TPE
TPV
mPE
Surface
Energy (mN/m)
46
43
40
37
34
31
28
Figure 2
Schematic diagram of the peel test
Table I
Physical property of TPE-1
Shore A Hardness (10 second delay) 44
Specific Gravity (g/cm3) 0.90
Color Natural
300 % Modulus (PSI) 348
Tensile Strength (PSI) 603
Elongation at Break (%) 598
Tear Strength (lbf/in) 110
Table II
Adhesion value of TPE-1 on different substrates
Substrate
Average Peel Strength
(lbf) Failure Type
PP 17 Cohesive
Copolyester 13 Adhesive
PET 13 Adhesive
PPE/HIPS 18 Adhesive
PMMA 15 Adhesive
PS 18 Adhesive
PC 17 Adhesive
PC/ABS 14 Adhesive
HIPS 13 Adhesive
ABS 13 Adhesive
Table III
Properties and peel strength of TPE-2 materials
15.37Nylon
11.16.5POM
227Polyester
22.619PC/ABS
24.5-ABS
20.828PP
Peel Strength (PIL)
713721Tensile Elongation (%):
10811010Tensile Strength (psi):
5651Hardness:
BA
15.37Nylon
11.16.5POM
227Polyester
22.619PC/ABS
24.5-ABS
20.828PP
Peel Strength (PIL)
713721Tensile Elongation (%):
10811010Tensile Strength (psi):
5651Hardness:
BA
Figure 3
Capillary viscosity of TPE-1 and -2 at 200°C
1.00E+00
1.00E+01
1.00E+02
1.00E+03
1.00E+01 1.00E+02 1.00E+03 1.00E+04 1.00E+05
Shear rate (1/sec)
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Abstract
Introduction
Experimental
Material
Two classes of “universal overmolding TPEs” have been developed and used in this study.
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Engineering Elastomers
Standard Elastomers
fPVC
EVA
SBSPOE
TPO OBC
SEBS
TPV
TPU
COPE
COPA
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LSR**
PRODUCT PERFORMANCE
VS.
LSR =
Liquid Silicone Rubber
(**Thermoset)
COPA =
Co - Polyamide Elastomer
COPE =
Co - Polyester Elastomer
TPU =
Thermoplastic Polyurethane
TPV =
Thermoplastic Vulcanizate
SEBS =
Styrene-Ethylene-
Butadiene-Styrene
OBC =
Olefin Block Copolymer
TPO =
Thermoplastic Polyolefin
SBS =
Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene
POE =
Polyolefin Elastomer
EVA =
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
fPVC =
Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride
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Figure 1 Surface energy of various thermoplastic elastomers with rigid thermoplastics
Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the peel test
Engineering
Plastics
Polyamide 6,6
ABS
Polycarbonate
Acrylic
Polystyrene
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
Elastomers
COPA
TPU
COPE
S-TPE
TPV
mPE
Surface
Energy (mN/m)
46
43
40
37
34
31
28
5
Table 1.