meliflex XT tube grades

Our meliflex XT are high purity polyolefin based TPE and TPO materials that are specially designed and manufactured for medical tubing applications offering added value and sustainability.

meliflex XT is specialty materials targeted for tubing applications features following:

  • Phthalate free and oil free - no plasticizer diffusion
  • Excellent kink resistance and resilience
  • Excellent flexibility and softness (Shore 40A to 95A)
  • Low drug absorption due to high chemical resistance
  • Sterilization by EtO, e-beam, gamma, autoclave at 121°C
  • Low density (0.9 g/cm3)
  • Good transparency
  • Excellent processability
  • Easy bonding ( by e.g. solvents, UV cure and single component adhesives)
  • Good compression set (i.e. works well with roller clams and pump applications)

meliflex XT is used for the following applications:

  • Infusion sets
  • Urology catheters
  • Suction catheters
  • Drainage tubing
  • Port tubing for bags