Thermoplastic elastomers are a type of material that combines properties such as processability and recyclability with physical properties that are typical of rubber such as elasticity, flexibility and ease of colouring while moulding.
TPE-S is a valid alternative to silicone, especially in medical and early childhood applications, as it is a safe material, free of dangerous substances and vulcanising agents; it is also can be sterilized by autoclave. Chemiton TPE-S elastomers follow strict safety protocols and are certified EN71/3 (toy safety), FDA and 10/2011/CE (food contact) and USP Class VI for medical applications.
All the properties and advantages of TPE-S Chemiton
Among all the advantages of TPE, the economic aspect is not to be underestimated: compared to silicone, it has significantly lower costs, which also makes it ideal for the production of disposable products. Furthermore, due to its extreme flexibility and ease of processing in short cycles, TPE-S is the ideal material for saving energy and processing costs. Finally, it is a unique material as it can be overmoulded and coextruded onto PP, PE and, if appropriately modified, also onto rigid technical polymers. In this particular historical period, eco-sustainability is a central theme, also, and above all, at corporate level. Therefore, the ease of disposal of TPE-S is, without a doubt, a point in its favour. Chemiton TPE-S is 100% recyclable, even during the transformation process.
