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Medical Blood Filter

Market: Medical

Polymer: ZYLAR 390 impact modified acrylic copolymer

Key performances:

• FDA compliant
• USP class VI
• Bonds to TOTM type PVC
• Gamma, E-beam and ETO sterilizable
• Alcohol Resistant
• Balance of toughness and clarity
• Lower processing costs
• Compliant with the following ISO 10993 tests:
• Cytotoxicity
• Irritation/intracutaneous reactivity
• Acute systemic toxicity
• Short-term implantation
• Hemocompatibility
• Available in North and South America, Europe and Asia

Challenge

To provide a clear, impact resin that does not discolor during the gamma radiation sterilization of medical devices.

Solution

NOVA Chemicals developed ZYLAR 390 a clear acrylic copolymer that offers medical device designers processing improvements and shows significantly less discoloration than the other available products. ZYLAR resins have a lower specific gravity than most competitive materials, which means more parts per pound. Molders also enjoy reduced drying requirements and machine wear. ZYLAR resins can be sterilized by gamma radiation and ethylene oxide and meet USP Class VI specifications.