Covestro begins localized production of medical-grade TPU in Taiwan to enhance regional supply and support Asia Pacific healthcare demands.
Covestro has initiated local production of its new Desmopan庐 Rx medical-grade Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) at its Changhua site in Taiwan. This marks a significant step as the facility becomes Covestro鈥檚 second globally鈥攁fter New Martinsville in North America鈥攓ualified to produce medical-grade TPU. The localization of production in the Asia-Pacific region enables more responsive, efficient, and flexible supply to meet the rising demand for medical-grade materials in the region.
鈥淲ith increasing global healthcare standards and an aging population, the need for high-quality medical-grade TPU is growing rapidly,鈥� said Kevin Ho, Head of Sales and Market Development TPU Asia Pacific at Covestro. 鈥淏y utilizing our Changhua site, we can offer faster delivery times and improved supply chain reliability to customers across Asia Pacific. In addition, we are leveraging synergies with our Zhuhai production site and the newly established application development center in Guangzhou to deliver comprehensive support with globally compliant, high-performance TPU solutions.鈥�
The Desmopan庐 Rx TPU grades produced at Changhua adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. These materials are designed to fulfill stringent global medical requirements while minimizing contamination risks. They are certified for biocompatibility based on ISO 10993 and China鈥檚 YY/T 1557 standards, making them suitable for infusion, transfusion, and injection equipment. Free from added plasticizers, the TPU grades show low extractables and are compatible with various sterilization methods.
鈥淥ur Desmopan庐 Rx materials are tailored for the demanding requirements of medical applications,鈥� stated Dr. Frank Yang, Head of Asia-Pacific Innovation TPU at Covestro. 鈥淲e鈥檙e committed to ensuring the highest safety and regulatory compliance standards, helping customers in the Asia Pacific region access reliable solutions for regulated medical markets.鈥�
Desmopan庐 Rx TPUs are developed for a wide range of medical device components, including thin-walled tubing, catheters, connectors, endoscopes, component housings, wearable health devices, and healthcare equipment. Tubing made with Desmopan庐 Rx is suitable for applications in surgical procedures, drug delivery systems, hemodialysis, and wound management.
Moreover, these TPU grades are also ideal for medical nonwoven applications due to their melt-blown process compatibility. Products such as surgical drapes, gowns, sterile packaging, wound dressings, and protective gear benefit from their functional properties and compliance with medical waste regulations.
Key performance attributes include:
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鈥�听听听听听听听听听听听听 High transparency for clinical observation
鈥�听听听听听听听听听听听听 Excellent kink resistance
鈥�听听听听听听听听听听听听 Superior flexibility and dimensional stability
鈥�听听听听听听听听听听听听 Strong resistance to chemicals and abrasion
Covestro is showcasing Desmopan庐 Rx at Booth N5E24 during CPHI & PMEC China, held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center through June 26.
