Introduction

Arothane™ ARP-B20 is medical grade aromatic polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) loaded with 20% Barium Sulfate as radiopacifier. It exhibits excellent radiopacity and can be color-matched while retaining the superior mechanical properties, excellent hydrolytic resistance, oxidative stability, chemical resistance and biocompatibility of clear grade ARP. It can be injection molded and extruded.

Biocompatibility

Arothane™ ARP-B20 pellets passed the Hemolysis test (ISO 10993-4), MEM Elution test (ISO 10993-5), 13-weeks implantation test (ISO 10993-6), both intracutaneous irritation and dermal sensitization test (ISO 10993-10), acute systemic toxicity test (ISO10993-11) and in vivo pyrogen test (ISO 10993-11, USP <151>.)

Products and Properties

Product NameHardnessTechnical Data Sheet
ARP-80A-B2080ATDS
ARP-85A-B2085A
ARP-90A-B2090A
ARP-93A-B2093A
ARP-95A-B2095A
ARP-60D-B2059D
ARP-65D-B2063D
ARP-69D-B2069D
ARP-73D-B2075D