Evonik Develops Polymer Technology To Enable Bonding With Fluoropolymers

Evonik Corporation has developed a new polymer technology which adheres directly to Daikin America, Inc.’s modified fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer (EFEP). The complementary properties of the two materials greatly improve catheter quality and reliability while reducing manufacturing costs through co-extrusion.

“These two material technologies allow for a more efficient manufacturing process, not only creating a very strong bond between the two polymers, but also saving manufacturing costs,” said Sabine Fleming, Business Development Manager, High Performance Polymers business line. “By using Evonik’s VESTAMID^® Care modified polyether block amide (PEBA) and Daikin’s NEOFLON™ modified fluorinated ethylene-propylene copolymer (EFEP), the two materials can be co-extruded into a very robust tubing construction that requires no toxic etching compound, does not delaminate and is highly reliable.”

This polymer technology enables manufacturers to produce PEBA/EFEP-based medical devices including catheters and surgical tubing, and will debut at the 2014 MD&M West trade show in Anaheim, Ca., on February 11.

“Evonik and Daikin are very excited to offer these complementary technologies to the medical device market,” said John Felton, market development manager at Daikin. “Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) now have the ability to combine the excellent properties of PEBA and EFEP through a streamlined manufacturing process that is easier and more reliable than traditional methods.”

Evonik’s booth at MD&M West is #2330 and Daikin’s is #973.

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