SABIC is unveiling medical-grade thermoplastics this week that help address performance, regulatory, and production challenges. The new products include polycarbonate (PC) copolymers—certified under UL746G— and biocompatible SILTEM HU resins, which can potentially replace fluoropolymers in medical tubing.

“SABIC goes beyond material expertise and innovation to support customer success,” said Sergi Monros, vice president, SABIC Polymers, Specialties BU. “We offer advanced technical capabilities and practical guidance at our worldwide Centers of Excellence. These resources help customers to optimize part performance, reduce costly design changes and accelerate time to market.”

SABIC addresses device industry challenges through materials innovation: 

• Fluoropolymer alternatives: To help customers address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) restrictions, SABIC offers materials formulated without fluorine or other PFAS chemicals. They include ULTEM HU resins and new SILTEM HU copolymers for use in select medical tubing applications; new LNP ELCRES NPCRX9612U resin, which is UL746G-certified as non-PFAS, for use in device housings; and internally lubricated LNP LUBRILOY compounds, formulated without PTFE, for wear/friction parts.  
• Enhanced device performance and extended useful life. LNP ELCRES CRX copolymer resins provide best-in-class chemical resistance for equipment and device housings, while LNP SLX grades offer impact and UV resistance for applications such as the transparent cover of Rotaid’s AED cabinet. To advance surgical robot technology ULTEM HU resins deliver lightweight strength in robot wrist and arm base components. These polyetherimide (PEI) resins are compatible with popular sterilization methods.

SABIC supports its portfolio with a Healthcare Product Policy and extensive technical resources, available at its Centers of Excellence and Global Application Technology (GApT) facilities.

SABIC is a global diversified chemicals company, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It manufactures on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific, making differentiated products: chemicals, commodity and high-performance plastics, and agri-nutrients. SABIC supports its customers by identifying opportunities and developing end-use applications in key industries: automotive, hygiene and healthcare, electrical and electronics, packaging, agriculture, consumer products, and building/construction. 

The company has more than 28,000 employees worldwide, serving customers in over 140 countries. Fostering innovation and a spirit of ingenuity, SABIC has more than 11,000 patents and patent applications and operates a global network of technology and innovation centers.