Pebax
Pebax polyether block amides are plasticizer-free thermoplastic elastomers belonging to the engineering polymer family. They are easy to process by injection molding and profile or film extrusion. Pebax can be easily melt blended with other polymers. Its unique chemistry (polyether block amide – PEBA) allows it to achieve a wide range of physical and mechanical properties by varying the monomeric block types and ratios. The Pebax product range extends from grades with properties similar to polyamide to grades with properties more like elastomers.
The remarkable processing performance of Pebax makes it an ideal material for medical device components:
- Class VI certification
- Sterilizable (ETO, steam, gamma up to 10Mrads)
- Bondable by adhesives or RF welding
- Easily blended with other polymers and compounded with additives
- Excellent dynamic properties due to low hysteresis
- Excellent impact resistance and low rigidification at low temperature
- Consistent durometer and flexibility at room and body temperatures
- Good resistance to most chemicals