Carbothane® TPU

Carbothane^® TPU is a family of aliphatic, polycarbonate-based thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) that are available in a wide range of hardnesses, colors, and radiopacifiers. If your application requires flexibility, Carbothane TPU is a premier product with elevated performance properties such as resistance to bodily fluids, good oxidative and biostable properties. This TPU may be suitable for long term implantation applications. We offer a unique capability to fill Carbothane TPUs with radiopacifiers along with the ability to custom color match to your specific application needs.

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Carbothane Aliphatic Polycarbonate-based TPUs
Clear Grades

Product Name	Availability	Hardness	Host/Base Polymer	Technical Data Sheet
PC-3575A		73A	Polycarbonate	Carbothane TPU - Clear
PC-3585A		83A	Polycarbonate
PC-3595A		94A	Polycarbonate
PC-3555D		55D	Polycarbonate
PC-3572D		71D	Polycarbonate
Features: Medical Grade Aliphatic TPUs which do not yellow, with excellent oxidative stability, good mechanical properties and chemical resistance, and can be color-matched.

Carbothane Aliphatic Polycarbonate-based TPUs
Radiopaque Grades (20% loading of barium sulfate)

Product Name	Availability	Hardness	Host/Base Polymer	Technical Data Sheet
PC-3575A-B20		75A	Polycarbonate	Carbothane B20 TPU Series
PC-3585A-B20		85A	Polycarbonate
PC-3595A-B20		94A	Polycarbonate
PC-3555A-B20		55D	Polycarbonate
PC-3572D-B20		71D	Polycarbonate
Features: Medical Grade Aliphatic TPUs which do not yellow, with excellent oxidative stability, good mechanical properties, very good chemical resistance, radiopacity, and can be color-matched.

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