Article: CoorsTek Receives USP Class VI Approval for High Performance Polymer.

Tetralon(R) 240 polymer passed most stringent of biological polymer tests

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CoorsTek, a global provider of advanced technical ceramics and producers of PTFE-based polymer seals and components, today officially announced the USP Class VI approval for one of its advanced polymers used in pharmaceutical and biomedical applications.

Dubbed Tetralon 240, the material is primarily used in high-performance seals and bearings where long component life and low friction are critical. Product testing revealed Tetralon 240 polymer features an exceptionally low coefficient of friction (0.15 to 0.2 @ 33.3 PSI, 150 ...

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