Covestro markets new material for wearables
Covestro will market Makroblend M525, its new polycarbonate/polyester blend to be used for wearable devices at the Compamed trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 16 to 19, 2015.
Wearables can, for instance, monitor vital signs during physical activity or administer drugs. The tasks they perform are highly diverse, as are the demands imposed on the materials used to make them. Makroblend M525 displays good resistance to body lotions, other skincare products and cleansers. The plastic also meets all international standards for the biological testing of medical devices, first and foremost Cytotoxicity and Irritation and Sensitization.
“Medical device manufactures have been relying on our products for decades now, and plastics from Covestro continue to be found in the most innovative devices on the market,” said Markus Krieter, an expert in the use of polycarbonate in consumer and medical products. “The introduction of Makroblend M525 is just the latest example of how Covestro keeps on discovering new ways to meet the growing demands of OEMs, injection molders and end consumers, and to offer them added value.”
The new plastic is very durable and exhibits high impact resistance. It is dimensionally stable, can be formed into any shape and produced in a great many shades to fulfill today’s design requirements for wearable medical devices. Furthermore, it is compatible with standard manufacturing processes, such as ultrasonic welding and adhesive bonding. So when it comes to functionality and productivity, Makroblend M525 meets all current requirements imposed on wearable medical devices.
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