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Thermoplastic Styrenic Block Copolymers (TPS)

Highly versatile, TPS (thermoplastic styrenic block copolymer) compounds offer a broad spectrum of performance and aesthetics. From crystal clear to opaque, soft gel to high-Shore-D hardness, and silky to grippy textures, these materials tackle demanding applications – from dog toys enduring bites and tears to medical tubing meeting stringent medical requirements.

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Monprene® Thermoplastic Elastomers

Elevate your product with Monprene® TPEs. Customizable for a variety of aesthetics and haptics, Monprene® TPEs add cushioning, protection, or a soft-touch grip to everyday consumer products, seamlessly integrating with rigid plastics for superior adhesion in handles, seals, grips, and anti-slip surfaces. Choose from one of our existing grades born of industry requirements or contact us to develop a customized solution.

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Medalist® Medical Grade Elastomers

Medical device manufacturers increasingly turn to TPEs for applications that require flexibility or rubber-like elasticity, and they turn to Teknor Apex to deliver high quality, regulatory-compliant TPEs with a proven track record. Medalist® medical-grade elastomers offer unmatched quality and regulatory compliance, featuring strict formulation control with only FDA-listed ingredients, biocompatibility (per ISO 10993-5), and compliance to REACH SVHC, Proposition 65, CONEG and RoHS. These materials are manufactured in multiple ISO-13485 certified facilities ensuring security of supply.

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Elexar® TPEs for Electrical Applications

When designing cables and other electrical components for low temperatures or harsh environments, Elexar® is the premier choice. In addition to outstanding electrical properties, Elexar® thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are UV stable, abrasion and chemical-resistant, and maintain their flexibility even at extreme temperatures. Elexar® TPEs are available with or without flame retardants, are UL yellow card listed, and are RoHS and REACH SVHC compliant.

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Sarlink® TPS Solutions for Automotive

Expanding the Sarlink® portfolio to include TPS compounds introduces a new level of compounding versatility for the automotive industry, addressing the need for more customized solutions. Available in a wide hardness range (30A to 50D), these easily colored TPE materials meet diverse automotive interior requirements, with specialty grades offering superior adhesion to engineering plastics like PC, ABS, and PA. 

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