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    Life Sciences

    Saint-Gobain is a world leader in the development and manufacture of release films and fluoropolymers for medical and pharmaceutical applications. Through our global sourcing capabilities and technical expertise, we are committed to providing outstanding quality and exceptional value by developing innovative, high-performance solutions for your medical device needs.

    If you are interested in learning how fluoropolymer films can be sterilized for use in medical equipment, please visit our technical article with IEEE GlobalSpec, entitled 'Medical Sterilization of Fluoropolymer Films'.

    Contact us for more information.

     

    Life Sciences Applications:

    Pharma Closure

    cap-liners-drug-delivery-systems-chemfilmCHEMFILM high performance films are used in the pharmaceutical industry in next generation drug containers and delivery systems. These fluoropolymer films are used as cap liners, stoppers and plunger laminates because they are uniquely bondable to several sealing substrates such as butyl rubber and other elastomers. They are inherently inert and will not contaminate the drug or sample in any way. Once in place, CHEMFILM acts as a higher performance barrier that prevents the contents from coming in contact the sealing device. The excellent thermal stability and operating temperature range make them ideal for drug containers that must undergo lyophilization (freeze drying) and heat sterilization.

    To read more about how CHEMFILM can provide a barrier in these demanding applications, visit our article on drug containers and delivery systems.

     

    Products used in drug containers and delivery systems:

        - CHEMFILM ETFE-E4 and LM Films

        - CHEMFILM DF1100 PTFE Film

        - CHEMFILM Skived PTFE Film

    Medical Liners

    medical-liners-for-release-norfilmOur high performance films are developed and manufactured to serve as medical release films for skin mounted devices in medical and pharmaceutical applications. Through our global technology and manufacturing expertise, we are committed to providing outstanding quality and exceptional value by developing innovative, high-performance solutions for your medical device needs. Saint-Gobain has more than 30 years of experience in developing custom solutions for the most demanding medical and pharmaceutical applications. All products are manufactured in compliance with USFDA regulations in ISO 9001-2010 environments. We work closely with the end customer to meet time-sensitive schedules and provide a Class 1,000 clean room product to meet the most stringent applications. Saint-Gobain’s expertise on transforming films for precision applications has made us a partner of choice in these markets. 

    To learn more, please visit our technical article, Release Liners for Drug Delivery and Medical Devices.

     

    Products used in medical liners:

        - CHEMFILM ETFE-E2 Film

        - NORFILM 9000 Series Thermal Cure Release Liners

        - NORFILM Medical Liner Film

    Filter Membranes

    filter-membranes-zitexZitex is a chemically inert, thermally stable, porous PTFE membrane. Available in standard grades having pore sizes in the approximate range of 1 - 6 microns, Zitex can be used as a self-supporting membrane in a wide variety of particle filtration applications in aggressive environments. Zitex membranes typically do not require polymeric backing materials for support which can compromise performance. Moisture resistant and chemically inert, Zitex is sterilizable with steam and/or bactericidal solutions. Zitex is available in roll form up to a maximum width of 10 inches or as circular disks sized to fit common filter holders.

    To learn more about how Zitex membranes can aid venting applications, visit our article. 

     

    Products used in filter membranes:

        - Zitex G Microporous Membrane

    Fluid Bags

    medical-fluid-bags-chemfilmCHEMFILM extruded fluoropolymer films are used in the medical field in fluid bags. Our fluoropolymers are well known for both their chemical inertness as well as low temperature flexibility. Both of these attributes combine favorably in cryogenic sample bags, typically used in biotechnology and genetic studies. FEP film is most common in these applications; however other melt extrudable and heat sealable fluoropolymer films are used for collection, preparation and storage of tissue samples.

     

    Products used in fluid bags:

        - CHEMFILM PFA-PG Film

        - CHEMFILM FEP-FG Film

        - CHEMFILM FEP-FS High Molecular Weight Film

    Surface Protection

    Laboratory surfaces are expensive and must be keep clean, sterile and damage free. Protect your investment by covering your surfaces with CHEMFILM surface protection films. Delivering excellent resistance to chemical attack and easy clean up to even the most staining fluids, these fluoropolymer films also offer scratch and ding protection from common lab tools.

     

    Products used in medical surface protection:

        - CHEMFILM FEP-FG Film

        - CHEMFILM ETFE-E2 Film

    Orthopedics and Prosthetics

    prosthetic-liners-chemfilmFor people with orthopedics and prosthetics, comfort is a key part of the patient’s successful recovery. These products are worn all day, every day and wear on the body can produce irritable sores that can hinder mobility and extend or even reverse the recovery process. Using CHEMFILM products to line sensitive contact areas of the prosthetic or orthopedic will reduce or eliminate these irritation zones due to the reduction of friction. These products are long lasting, yet easily replaceable.

     

    Products used in orthopedics and prosthetics:

         - CHEMFILM DF1100 and DF1200 PTFE Film

    About Saint-Gobain

    Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in so many industrial applications.

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