2026-02-12•5 min medical compliance•VIESUNCO Materials Science Team

Medical Tubing Non-PVC Upgrade: Zero-Phthalate TPE in Drug Absorption, Low Odor & EtO Sterilization

How to replace plasticized PVC in infusion lines to eliminate DEHP leaching and chemo-drug absorption. Full compliance with USP Class VI and ISO 10993 biocompatibility.

#Medical TPE#Non-PVC#USP Class VI#Infusion Tubing#Biocompatibility

Medical Tubing Non-PVC Upgrade: Zero-Phthalate TPE in Drug Absorption, Low Odor & EtO Sterilization

1. Why Hospitals Are Moving Away from PVC

Plasticized PVC leaches DEHP plasticizers during chemotherapy or lipid infusions:

▲ Medical Grade High-Clarity Tubing Extrusion

USP Class VI Compliant: Zero cytotoxicity and biocompatible.
Sterilization: Compatible with EtO gas and Gamma radiation without discoloration.

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