Lubrizol is a leader in functional polymers for the medical industry. Lubrizol’s products feature biocompatability and biostability, high tensile strength and elongation, excellent processing attributes, and customization for a variety of applications.
Carbothane™ TPU | Tecoflex™ TPU | Tecophilic™ TPU | Isoplast® ETPU | Pellethane® TPU | Tecoplast™ TPU | Tecothane™ TPU | |
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Aromatic or Aliphatic | Aliphatic
Aromatic |
Aliphatic | Aliphatic | Aromatic | Aromatic | Aromatic | Aromatic |
Base | Polycarbonate-based | Polyether-based | Polyether-based | Transparent, Impact-Modified or Glass-Reinforced | Polyether & Polyester-based | Polyether-based | Polyether & Polyester-based |
Durometer Range | 70A - 71D | 72A - 83D | 70A - 60D | 85D - 125R | 81A - 76D | 82D - 84D | 62A - 84D |
Radiopacifiers (available with) |
Barium Sulfate
Tungsten |
Barium Sulfate
Bismuth Salt Tungsten |
Barium Sulfate
Bismuth Salt Tungsten |
Barium Sulfate Tungsten |
Barium Sulfate Tungsten |
Barium Sulfate | Barium Sulfate
Tungsten |
Custom
Colors (available with) |
Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Solution Grades | No* | Yes | Yes | No* | No | No* | No* |
Hydrogel Grade | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Extrusion and/or Molding Grades | Both | Both | Both | Primarily Injection Molding | Both | Primarily Injection Molding | Both |
Biostability (< 30 days) |
Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Biostability (≥ 30 days) |
Best | Shore D - Good
Shore A - Application Dependent |
Not Determined | Good | Shore D - Good
Shore A - Application Dependent |
Good | Shore D - Good
Shore A - Application Dependent |
Strength | Good | Good | Dry - Good
Wet - Fair |
Good | Best | Good | Best |
Flexibility | Good | Best | Good | Poor | Good | Poor | Good |
Solvent Resistance | Good | Good | Good | Best | Best | Good | Best |
* Extrusion and injection molding grade can be dissolved in specific organic solvents.