Eastman Tritan™ MXF copolyester

The right plastic for healthcare. Now.

Introducing a portfolio of four new medical polymers for housings and hardware

We listened to professionals throughout the healthcare industry who are working to solve the problem of healthcare associated infections (HAIs). Eastman Tritan™ MXF copolyesters continue to set the bar for durability after disinfection in healthcare. Our four new polymers for housings and hardware meet the needs of the healthcare industry and have the properties you need today, including:

  • Measurable chemical resistance to a wide

range of commonly used disinfectants and wipes

  • Higher flow (easier to fill complex tooling)
  • Excellent impact strength
  • Outstanding aesthetics
  • Fully compounded stable colors
  • Similar shrinkage to PC/ABS
  • UL 94 V-2 flame resistance rating

Tritan MXF polymers enabled Mindray to extend its warranty from one to five years on all patient monitors in North America.