MOSCOW (MRC) -- Responding to a market need for a suitable material to use in hand-held and other electronic medical device housings that is tough and resistant to aggressive cleansers and disinfectants, Eastman Chemical Company, a global specialty chemical company, is expanding its Eastman Tritan copolyester portfolio for the medical market with the introduction of Tritan copolyester MXF121, as per the company's press release.
In addition to its chemical resistance and toughness benefits, Eastman Tritan copolyester MXF121 meets flame resistance safety ratings established by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Tritan MXF121 is a bisphenol A (BPA)-free alternative to polycarbonate (PC) and PC/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) that can stand up to today’s aggressive disinfectants and withstand the stresses of daily use and handling.
"Eastman Tritan copolyester MXF121 can help enhance product value by providing greater product durability and reduced product failure," said Gopal R. Saraiya, global segment leader, medical devices, Eastman. "Tritan MXF121 offers exceptional chemical resistance for a wide variety of medical electronic device housings that may come into contact with these cleansers and disinfectants."
As MRC informed previuosly, Eastman Chemical Company has recently enhanced its medical packaging portfolio with Eastalite copolyester, the company’s first opaque offering, which is styrene-free and can be a sustainable alternative to high-impact polystyrene (HIPS). The material complements the company’s other medical packaging copolyester offerings: Eastman Eastar 6763 and Tritan MP100.
Eastman (headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA) is a global specialty chemical company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With a portfolio of specialty businesses, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. Its market-driven approaches take advantage of world-class technology platforms and leading positions in attractive end-markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.
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