Medical devices
We provide medical grade high-performance thermoplastics to serve the healthcare industry.
Solvay offers the broadest selection on the market of high-performance thermoplastics for implantable and medical devices, as well as the global technical and regulatory support to meet our customers' demands. We have over 25 years of experience as a leading materials supplier to the healthcare industry, and our ISO standard biocompatibility testing has proven our materials' compatibility with sterilization methods.
Our medical grade plastics for limited exposure applications (having less than 24 hours contact with bodily fluids and tissue) are used for applications such as surgical instruments, sterilization cases, single use instruments and medical devices & equipment, while our biomaterials for long-term exposure applications are suitable for implantable devices, orthopedics.
Our products for medical devices (32)
Chemical category
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene)
Algoflon® D 1610 F is a PFOA-free white aqueous PTFE dispersion. It is designed for additivation of plastics and is particularly recommended for use as anti-…
Product functions:
Good Color Stability, Paintability, High Gloss, Colorable, Good Surface Finish, Halogen Free, Bromine Free, Low VOC, Chlorine Resistant, High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.), Good Dimensional Stability, Sour Gas Resistant, Good Glycol Resistance, Bio-Fuel Resistant, Fuel Resistant, Alkali Resistant, Acid Resistant, Alcohol Resistant, Mineral/Synthetic Oil Resistant, Detergent Resistant, Hydrolysis Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Piezoelectric Properties, Dielectric Properties, Non Flammable, Flame Retardant, Friction/Wear Improved, Light Stabilized, UV Resistant, Good Processing Stability, Low Temperature Flexibility, Good Thermal Stability, High Heat Resistant
Chemical category
PPA (Polyphthalamide)
Amodel® AS-4133 L polyphthalamide (PPA) a 33% glass reinforced, lubricated, structural grade of polyphthalamide (PPA) that offers fast cycle times
Product functions:
Chlorine Resistant, High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.), Good Dimensional Stability, Sour Gas Resistant, Good Glycol Resistance, Bio-Fuel Resistant, Fuel Resistant, Alkali Resistant, Acid Resistant, Alcohol Resistant, Mineral/Synthetic Oil Resistant, Detergent Resistant, Hydrolysis Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Dielectric Properties, Impact Modified, Lubricated, Fatigue Resistant, High Hardness, High Stiffness, Creep Resistant, Good Impact Resistant, Low CLTE, Fast Molding Cycle, Hot Water Moldability, Good Adhesion, Laser Weldable, Good Mold Release, Low Warpage, Good Processing Stability, Heat Stabilized, Good Thermal Stability, High Heat Resistant
Chemical category
PAEK (Polyaryletherketone)
30% carbon fiber, high melt flow for injection molding
Product functions:
Colorable, Good Surface Finish, Halogen Free, Bromine Free, Low VOC, High Purity, Chlorine Resistant, High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.), Good Dimensional Stability, Sour Gas Resistant, Good Glycol Resistance, Bio-Fuel Resistant, Fuel Resistant, Alkali Resistant, Acid Resistant, Alcohol Resistant, Mineral/Synthetic Oil Resistant, Detergent Resistant, Hydrolysis Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Dielectric Properties, Flame Retardant, Lubricated, Good Tear Strength, Fatigue Resistant, Friction/Wear Improved, High Hardness, High Stiffness, Creep Resistant, Good Impact Resistant, Low CLTE, Low Warpage, Good Processing Stability, Carbon Fibre Reinforcement, Glass Fibre Reinforcement, Good Thermal Stability, High Heat Resistant
Chemical category
PAEK (Polyaryletherketone)
Better ductility and higher HDT than comparable PEEK, high melt flow for injection molding
Product functions:
Colorable, Good Surface Finish, Halogen Free, Bromine Free, Low VOC, High Purity, Chlorine Resistant, High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.), Good Dimensional Stability, Sour Gas Resistant, Good Glycol Resistance, Bio-Fuel Resistant, Fuel Resistant, Alkali Resistant, Acid Resistant, Alcohol Resistant, Mineral/Synthetic Oil Resistant, Detergent Resistant, Hydrolysis Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Dielectric Properties, Flame Retardant, Lubricated, Good Tear Strength, Fatigue Resistant, Friction/Wear Improved, High Hardness, High Stiffness, Creep Resistant, Good Impact Resistant, Low CLTE, Low Warpage, Good Processing Stability, Carbon Fibre Reinforcement, Glass Fibre Reinforcement, Good Thermal Stability, High Heat Resistant
Chemical category
Proprietary
CYANOX® 1790 provides excellent processing and thermal stability, low color contribution and gas-fade resistance, outstanding resistance to extraction and disco
Chemical category
Proprietary
CYANOX® 2777 provides excellent processing and thermal stability, gas-fade resistance and low color development, discoloration resistant for all polyolefin appl
Chemical category
Gadolinium Oxide
Solvay's medical Gadolinium oxide is used as a contrast agent for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology, as an enhancer of the scan clarity. Our produ
Chemical category
PVDC (Polyvinylidene chloride)
Ixan PVS119 is a ready-to-process PVDC based premix of low viscosity formulated to offer very good thermal stability as well as good oxygen and water va…
Product functions:
Moisture Barrier, Oxygen Barrier
Chemical category
PARA (Polyarylamide)
50% glass fiber, gamma stabilized for healthcare
Product functions:
Platable, Paintability, High Gloss, Colorable, Good Surface Finish, Good Dimensional Stability, Mineral/Synthetic Oil Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Fatigue Resistant, High Stiffness, Creep Resistant, Low CLTE, Oxygen Barrier, Good Processing Stability
Chemical category
PARA (Polyarylamide)
50% glass fiber, PTFE modified, wear resistant.
Product functions:
Platable, Paintability, High Gloss, Colorable, Good Surface Finish, Good Dimensional Stability, Mineral/Synthetic Oil Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Fatigue Resistant, High Stiffness, Creep Resistant, Low CLTE, Oxygen Barrier, Good Processing Stability
Chemical category
PARA (Polyarylamide)
50% glass fiber, general purpose, biocompatible
Product functions:
Platable, Paintability, High Gloss, Colorable, Good Surface Finish, Good Dimensional Stability, Mineral/Synthetic Oil Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Fatigue Resistant, High Stiffness, Creep Resistant, Low CLTE, Oxygen Barrier, Good Processing Stability
Chemical category
Lutecium Oxide
Crystal growth for medical equipment (PET scaners)
CAS number
12032-20-1
Chemical category
Lutecium Oxide
Crystal growth for medical equipment (PET scaners) made from scraps from Lutecium containing cristals
CAS number
12032-20-1
Chemical category
Epoxy
Medium temperature, toughened epoxy system. Typical cure (120°C/248°F) for 1 hour. Out life at (21°C/70°F) up to 90days.Service up to (80°C/176°F). | High damag
Product functions:
Low Service Temperature ( <70°C)
Chemical category
Epoxy
Medium temperature, toughened epoxy system. Typical cure (120°C/248°F) for 1 hour. Out life at (21°C/70°F) up to 30days. Maximum dry Tg (100°C/212°F). High dama
Product functions:
Low Service Temperature ( <70°C)
Chemical category
Epoxy
Medium temperature, toughened epoxy system. Typical cure (120°C/248°F) for 1 hour. Out life at (21°C/70°F) up to 30days. Service up to (80°C/176°F).
Product functions:
Low Service Temperature ( <70°C)
Chemical category
HPPA (High performance polyamide)
50% glass fiber, potable water approval, hot water moldable
Product functions:
Platable, Paintability, High Gloss, Colorable, Good Surface Finish, Good Dimensional Stability, Mineral/Synthetic Oil Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Fatigue Resistant, High Stiffness, Creep Resistant, Low CLTE, Hot Water Moldability
Chemical category
PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone)
Radel® R-5000 is a transparent polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) which offers exceptional hydrolytic stability, and toughness superior to other commercially-available…
Product functions:
Black Laser Transparent, Good Color Stability, Paintability, High Gloss, Colorable, Good Surface Finish, Bromine Free, Low VOC, High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.), Good Dimensional Stability, Alkali Resistant, Acid Resistant, Alcohol Resistant, Mineral/Synthetic Oil Resistant, Detergent Resistant, Hydrolysis Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Non Flammable, Flame Retardant, Good Impact Resistant, Low CLTE, Radiotranslucent, Transparency, Radiation (Gamma) Resistant, Laser Weldable, Low Warpage, Good Processing Stability, Glass Fibre Reinforcement, Autoclave Sterilizable (steam), E-beam Sterilizable, Radiation Sterilizable, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable, Heat Sterilizable, Good Thermal Stability, High Heat Resistant
Chemical category
PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone)
Opaque, general purpose for injection molding and extrusion
Product functions:
Black Laser Transparent, Good Color Stability, Paintability, High Gloss, Colorable, Good Surface Finish, Bromine Free, Low VOC, High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.), Good Dimensional Stability, Alkali Resistant, Acid Resistant, Alcohol Resistant, Mineral/Synthetic Oil Resistant, Detergent Resistant, Hydrolysis Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Non Flammable, Flame Retardant, Good Impact Resistant, Low CLTE, Radiotranslucent, Transparency, Radiation (Gamma) Resistant, Laser Weldable, Low Warpage, Good Processing Stability, Glass Fibre Reinforcement, Autoclave Sterilizable (steam), E-beam Sterilizable, Radiation Sterilizable, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable, Heat Sterilizable, Good Thermal Stability, High Heat Resistant
Chemical category
PAI (Polyamide-imide)
General purpose, unfilled, best impact resistance, most elongation, good mold release, good electrical properties
Product functions:
Fuel Resistant, Acid Resistant, Mineral/Synthetic Oil Resistant, Dielectric Properties, Non Flammable, Flame Retardant, High Hardness, Low CLTE, Good Mold Release, Carbon Fibre Reinforcement, Glass Fibre Reinforcement, Good Thermal Stability, High Heat Resistant
