Life Sciences
Polymer solutions to help advance biomedical discovery and support improved patient outcomes
Attributes
Westlake Plastics has long been an innovator and leading producer of thermoplastic stock shapes for the life science and medical markets. Our knowledge of different material’s performance-characteristics needed to meet the application, biocompatibility, and compliance requirements of this industry has made us a reliable development partner to leading OEMs. We support customers through the entire development process, from design through manufacturing to device submission. All of Westlake’s products for life science applications are made with FDA, USP VI, and/or ISO-10993 compliant materials.
Life Sciences Key Properties:
- Biocompatibility
- Chemical Resistance
- Impact Resistance
- Laser Markable
- Lot Controlled/Traceable
- Sterilizable
The Life Sciences Lineup
Arolux® PEEK WM
- Higher heat resistance
- Chemical resistant
- High strength
- High stiffness
1 Colors
Kynar®
- Heat Resistant
- Biocompatibility
- Flammability Resistance
- Food Contact
3 Colors
Lennite™ WM
- Excellent wear resistance and low COF’s
- Good impact resistance and toughness
- Biocompatible
1 Colors
Propylux HS®
- Dimensional stability
- Chemical resistance
- Biocompatible
16 Colors
Propylux™ GS
- Chemical Resistance
- Biocompatible
- Gamma Sterilizable
1 Colors
Propylux™ HS2
- Dimensional stability
- Chemical resistance
- Biocompatible
3 Colors
Radel® WM
- Good impact resistance and toughness
- High chemical resistance
- Biocompatible
- High heat resistance
13 Colors
Tempalux® WM
- High heat resistance
- High strength and stiffness
- Good chemical resistance
- Biocompatible
2 Colors
Thermalux® PSU
- Good heat resistance
- High strength and stiffness
- Good chemical resistance
- Biocompatible
1 Colors
Ultra Ethylux® WM
- Biocompatible
- Chemical Resistance
- Impact Resistance
- High Stiffness
1 Colors
Zelux® GS
- Excellent impact, toughness
- Good heat resistance
- Dimensional stability
- Biocompatible
1 Colors
Zelux® M WM
- Excellent impact resistance
- Good heat resistance
- Dimensional stability
- Biocompatible
1 Colors
"One of the most diverse offerings of polymers and shapes to support the medical device and life science markets coupled with best in class technical and regulatory support."
Jim Fagan, Life Sciences Market Director. Westlake Plastics
