Becton Dickinson and Company (BD) products

The TephaFLEX polymer is a semicrystalline material with a melting point of approximately 60°C and is suitable for processing by all methods used for thermoplastic polymers. The most experience gained to date has been in the production of fibers through conventional melt spinning processes. Both monofilament and multifilament materials have been produced. These fibers can then be further processed using conventional textile processes such as braiding, knitting and weaving. Injection molding and film extrusion have also been used. Typical mechanical properties are shown in the table below. Tepha’s polymer is ductile and does not exhibit brittle fracture characteristics.