Medical
Medical solutions tailored to you
Reduce Time and Costs While Increasing Efficiency
3D printing helps manufacturers reduce time and costs while increasing efficiency. Chase Plastics will help you navigate the process of additive manufacturing with the tools, resources and suppliers to help you thrive. As a stocking distributor with several options, our trusted experts simplify and guide you through the most complex 3D printing material selection processes to provide more design freedom and efficiency at your
target cost.
Medical Applications
As a leading thermoplastics distributor, we have a unique ability to develop limitless plastic solutions tailored to the needs and regulations of the medical industry. Our portfolio offers the most expansive selection of medical resin materials that will ship the same day you place your order.
- Clear product offerings
- Soft touch product offerings
- Rigid/non-clear product offerings
Real Advantages with SABIC’s Specialties Business Copolymer Resins
SABIC’s Specialties business has named Chase Plastics as an authorized plastic distributor in North America – a partnership based on a genuine understanding of business and goals.
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- Improved chemical resistance helps prevent environmental stress cracking
- (ESC) in medical equipment exposed to aggressive disinfectants
- Impact retention after repeated exposure to disinfectants
Our Team is Ready To Assist
We’re the industry’s go-to source for specialty engineering resins. Our technically skilled sales team and technical service and application development engineers are here to guide you throughout the complex selection of medical grade plastics. We have a wealth of experience guiding customers in a variety of market segments toward improved manufacturing productivity.
Download our Medical Choice slick or contact us to learn about quality, cost-effective material solutions, and to speak to one of our technically skilled experts.
Real Experts
Count on us to bring you a solution that not only meets your sterilization requirements but exceeds your expectations. Our comprehensive portfolio contains products that can withstand whatever method used to clean.
| Material Type | Steam (121°C) | EtO (Ethylene Oxide) | Gamma (25kGy) and E-beam Radiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Not Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Amorphous Polyamide 12 (PA 12) | Grade Dependent | Suitable | Limited Use |
| Copolyester Elastomer (COPE/TPEE) | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Glycol Modified Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETG) | Not Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Polyamides (PA 6, PA 66, Copolymers) | Suitable | Suitable | Limited Use |
| Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) | Not Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Polycarbonate Copolymer (PC) | Suitable | Suitable | Grade Dependent |
| Polycarbonate (PC) | Not Suitable | Suitable | Grade Dependent |
| Polyetherimide (PEI) | Not Suitable | Suitable | Grade Dependent |
| Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA/Acrylic) | Not Suitable | Suitable | Grade Dependent |
| Polymethylpentene (PMP) | Suitable | Suitable | Not Suitable |
| Polyoxymethylene Copolymer (POM/Acetal) | Suitable | Limited Use | Not Suitable |
| Modified Polyphenylene Oxide (mPPO) | Grade Dependent | Grade Dependent | Not Suitable |
| Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Polyphthalamide (PPA) | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Polypropylene (PP) | Grade Dependent | Suitable | Grade Dependent |
| Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | Grade Dependent | Suitable | Grade Dependent |
| Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) | Not Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Styrene-based Thermoplastic Elastomers (SEBS) | Grade Dependent | Suitable | Limited Use |
| Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) | Not Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) | Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |
| Transparent ABS | Not Suitable | Suitable | Suitable |