PEBAX
Term: PEBAX / PEBA
Category: Substrates
Definition: PEBAX is the trade name for Polyether block amide (PEBA). It is a thermoplastic elastomer made from alternating polyether and polyamide segments. The polyether parts make it flexible and stretchy, while the polyamide parts give it strength and resistance to chemicals. Because of these properties, the material is often used in medical devices like catheters and tubing. It can also be coated with a hydrophilic or anti-microbial coating to improve the performance and extend its functionality.
Structure: Block copolymer with alternating polyether (soft, flexible) and polyamide (hard, strong) segments.
Source: Synthetic
Common Uses:
- Used in medical devices like catheters, drug delivery systems, and angioplasty balloons.
- Its versatility allows it to be manufactured into products with a range of stiffness, from soft catheter tips to stiffer shafts, and it can withstand sterilization.
- Other uses include medical films, implantable components, and specialty surgical gloves.
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