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THERMOLAST M TM5MED

Grade: TM5MED

Overview

Medical thermoplastic elastomer engineered to bond with polypropylene and polycarbonate in two-shot overmolding. Delivers a soft-touch grip without the latex proteins or vulcanization of rubber.

Key advantages
  • Overmoldable
  • Soft touch
  • Latex free
Applications
Instrument gripsSeals and gasketsSoft-touch device housings

Technical datasheet

15% verified(14/94)

This grade's datasheet has not been ingested yet. The structure below is complete, and each value fills in as we transcribe the producer technical data sheet and our engineering team reviews it. Nothing here is invented to fill the gap.

Identification

Producer part number
TM5MED
Nexeo material code
Awaiting datasheet
Resin family
Elastomers
Abbreviation
Awaiting datasheet
Color
Awaiting datasheet
Grade status
Awaiting datasheet

Technical properties

Producer datasheetNexeo Applications Engineering assessmentAwaiting datasheetNot published by producer
Physical properties for THERMOLAST M TM5MED, with value, unit, test method and conditions
PropertyValueUnitTest methodConditions
Density1.07g/cm3ISO 118323 °C
Specific GravityAwaiting datasheet—ASTM D79223 °C
Melt Flow RateAwaiting datasheetg/10 minISO 1133—
Melt Volume RateAwaiting datasheetcm³/10 minISO 1133—
Water Absorption (24 h)Awaiting datasheet%ISO 6223 °C, immersion
Water Absorption (equilibrium)Awaiting datasheet%ISO 6223 °C, saturation
Moisture Content at MoldingAwaiting datasheet%ISO 15512max before processing
Mold Shrinkage (flow)Awaiting datasheet%ISO 294-460 × 60 × 2 mm plaque
Mold Shrinkage (cross-flow)Awaiting datasheet%ISO 294-460 × 60 × 2 mm plaque
Bulk DensityAwaiting datasheetkg/m³ISO 60as-supplied pellet

1 of 10 physical properties verified against a producer datasheet.

Source: pending verification — awaiting KRAIBURG TPE technical data sheet.

15% verified · 14 of 94 properties confirmed against a producer datasheet.

Typical values for reference only — not a specification. Confirm against the current producer datasheet before designing to these numbers.

Chemical resistance

Producer datasheetNexeo Applications Engineering assessmentAwaiting datasheetNot published by producer

Chemical compatibility for this grade has not been assessed yet. Ratings are added as our applications engineering team reviews each resin family.

Ratings describe the resin's general behaviour, not your part. Moulded-in stress, wall section, temperature and applied load all change the outcome — qualify the finished device with your own cleaning and exposure protocol.

Sterilization compatibility

Producer datasheetNexeo Applications Engineering assessmentAwaiting datasheetNot published by producer
Sterilization method compatibility for THERMOLAST M TM5MED
MethodCompatibleMax dose / cyclesProperty retentionDiscoloration
Gamma irradiationCompatibleConfirm with producerAwaiting assessmentAwaiting assessment
E-beamAwaiting assessmentConfirm with producerAwaiting assessmentAwaiting assessment
X-rayAwaiting assessmentConfirm with producerAwaiting assessmentAwaiting assessment
Ethylene oxideCompatibleConfirm with producerAwaiting assessmentAwaiting assessment
Steam autoclaveCompatibleConfirm with producerAwaiting assessmentAwaiting assessment
Vaporized hydrogen peroxideAwaiting assessmentConfirm with producerAwaiting assessmentAwaiting assessment
Dry heatAwaiting assessmentConfirm with producerAwaiting assessmentAwaiting assessment

Maximum dose and cycle counts require producer validation data, so we show "Confirm with producer" rather than a figure. Retention and discoloration notes are qualitative. Sterilization must always be validated on the finished device.

Regulatory & compliance

  • USP Class VIYes
  • ISO 10993-1 (biological evaluation)Yes
  • ISO 10993-4 (blood interaction)Yes
  • ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity)Yes
  • ISO 10993-6 (implantation)Yes
  • ISO 10993-10 (irritation / sensitization)Yes
  • ISO 10993-11 (systemic toxicity)Yes
  • FDA Drug Master FileAwaiting confirmation
  • EU MDR statusAwaiting confirmation
  • Food contact statusAwaiting confirmation
  • REACH SVHCAwaiting confirmation
  • RoHSAwaiting confirmation
  • Animal-derived-free / TSE-BSEAwaiting confirmation
  • DEHP-freeAwaiting confirmation
  • Phthalate-freeAwaiting confirmation
  • BPA-freeAwaiting confirmation
  • Latex-freeAwaiting confirmation
  • California Prop 65Awaiting confirmation

Compliance status reflects producer statements and grade records on file. Always confirm the current position with a signed regulatory statement letter for your specific device and market before submission.

Documents

Documents marked “Request” are supplied on account. We link a download only when a real, current file is on file — never a placeholder that would 404.

Supply & logistics

Stocking, lead time and packaging for this grade are confirmed per order. Request a quote and the team responds with live availability rather than a figure that may be stale.

Processing & design notes

Primary process

Injection or extrusion

Supplied in grades suited to both molding and profile or tube extrusion — confirm the specific grade with the datasheet.

Structural role

Flexible elastomer — sealing, soft-touch, and tubing functions.

Typically paired with

  • A rigid PC or PP substrate for overmolding
  • A compatible tubing connector resin

Engineering watch-outs

  • Confirm adhesion to your chosen rigid substrate with a bond trial before committing to tooling.
  • Always qualify the specific lot and grade against your own device master record and validation plan.

Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish processing windows — confirm melt and mold temperatures, drying, and shrinkage against the producer technical data sheet and your own part qualification.

Supplier
KRAIBURG TPE
Certifications
USP Class VI, ISO 10993, FDA DMF

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Specialty grade — pricing varies by volume and lead time

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