Colors play an important role in medical devices from critical usage guidance and dosage indicators to aesthetics. Thoughtful use of color can improve care outcomes and enhance the patient experience.
SABIC’s LNP™ COLORCOMP™ compounds are pre-colored, unfilled and available in a wide range of thermoplastic resins, including ABS, PC, PBT, PSU, PPSU, etc. and are included within SABIC’s healthcare product policy.
Check out our LNP COLORCOMP compound presentation to learn more about our individual solutions.
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LNPTM COLORCOMPTM COMPOUNDS
SABIC’s LNP COMPOUNDING PORTFOLIO
With extensive expertise in developing engineering thermoplastic custom
compounds, SABIC’s LNP product portfolio offers a diverse range of
capabilities, relevant for wide variety of industries.
Healthcare is an industry that can benefit from the value provided by LNP
compounds. Based on > 20 different base resins, this portfolio offers low
wear/low coefficient of friction required for the internal parts of drug
delivery devices, as well as other capabilities including EMI shielding and
electrical conductivity.
LNP COLORCOMP COMPOUNDS
Color is an important feature for healthcare devices – providing
personalization and signaling functionality. LNP COLORCOMP pre-colored
compounds offer the ability to combine a broad range of thermoplastic
resins with pigments for critical color matches, offering flexibility and speed
to our customers.
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HEALTHCARE PRODUCT POLICY
LNP™ COLORCOMP™ healthcare compounds are included within SABIC’s
Healthcare Product Policy providing:
• Easily identifiable product nomenclature
• Biocompatibility pre - assessment according to ISO 10993 or USP Class
VI for B suffixed grades
• All ingredients are food contact compliant for J and B suffixed grades
• FDA Drug Master File and/or Device Master File listing (Letter of
Authorization provided as needed)
• A “formula lock” and stringent management of change process
• Long term supply commitment
• Manufactured using good manufacturing practices (GMP)
Answering the industry needs for stability and confidence
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Not a complete list of candidate materials for healthcare applications
LNP™ COLORCOMP™ HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS – BROAD PORTFOLIO
Grade Resin Features Potential Applications
A1000FXB ABS
Biocompatibility pre-assessed (ISO10993). Food contact compliant*.
Medium flow.
Device housings & covers, instrument handles
A1000PXB ABS
Biocompatibility pre-assessed (ISO10993). Food contact compliant*.
High flow.
Device housings & covers, instrument handles
D1000EXJ PC All ingredients food contact compliant. MFR 11. Fluid & drug delivery, respiratory, instrument handles
D1000RFJ PC All ingredients food contact compliant. MFR 18. Fluid & drug delivery, respiratory, instrument handles
DX00511H PC MFR 11 Fluid & drug delivery, respiratory, instrument handles
N1000EXB PC/ABS
Biocompatibility pre-assessed (ISO10993). All ingredients food contact
compliant*.
Packaging, drug delivery, device housings & covers
W1000PRB PBT
Biocompatibility pre-assessed (ISO10993). All ingredients food contact
compliant*.
Fluid delivery, drug delivery (internal components)
MX05463 PP Transparent. PP copolymer. Packaging, drug delivery, device housings
FX05462 HDPE Narrow molecular weight distribution copolymer. Instrument handles, packaging, caps & closures
9X02695H PPSU Transparent. High flow. Surgical devices, dental devices (autoclavable)
GX02708H PSU Transparent. Surgical devices, laboratory equipment, trays (autoclavable)
9X04500H TPE Hardness Shore A 59.
Surgical devices, dental devices, gaskets, stoppers, soft touch
handles
*For example: According to 21 CFR 170-189 or Food Contact Notifications (US), Commission Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 and subsequent amendments, GB4806.1-2016 and GB4806.7-2016, GB9685-2016 (China)