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Medalist® Medical-Grade TPEs for Dropper Bulbs - Product Selector

Teknor Apex entered the dropper bulb industry several decades ago with Monprene® MP-2840E, a specially formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) that could mimic the haptics and elasticity of rubber. Since then, Teknor Apex’s portfolio of medical TPEs expanded under the Medalist® brand, and the MP-2840E evolved into Medalist MD-12344, a cleaner compound with fewer additives for even lower extractables. Currently, this material is the premier choice by molders and OEMs alike for dropper bulb applications.

Medalist MD-12344 is resistant to acids, bases, and solvents and is suitable for both glass and plastic pipettes. With very low permeability and excellent resistance to UV, MD-12344 allows dropper bulbs to better preserve the product’s shelf life. Medalist TPEs are available in pellet form, in a light natural color or can be custom colored per your requirements.

Why use Medalist for Dropper Bulbs?

•  Sustainable alternative to thermoset rubber

•  Resistant to acids, bases, solvents and skin oils

•  Low permeability

•  Exceptional elastic recovery

•  High tear strength

•  Extended shelf life of product

•  Haptics consistent with thermoset rubber

•  Custom colors available

•  Odorless

Regulatory Compliance

•  Made with FDA compliant ingredients

•  Biocompatible

•  ISO 10993-5 compliant

•  REACH SVHC Compliant

•  Free of DEHP, phthalates, BPA and latex

•  Free of Animal Derived Materials (ADM)

•  Manufactured in an ISO-13485 certified facility

For more information about Medalist TPEs for medical applications, including extruded tubing and film, go to our Medalist product page.

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