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TPE tubing compounds: medical-grade resins

Thermoplastic elastomer compounds supplied specifically for medical and biopharma tubing, often as plasticizer-free alternatives to PVC.

20 grades from 1 manufacturer. Families included: TPE (biopharma tubing), TPE (medical tubing).

Data comes from public supplier literature (cited on each grade page). A blank cell means not stated in the source, not "no". Always confirm with the supplier's current documentation before use.

Reference only: Compiled from public manufacturer literature for reference only; it may be incomplete or outdated. Before using any grade in a device, verify the current manufacturer data sheet and complete your own testing and regulatory review.

All 20 grades

Grade	Maker	Family	USP VI	Gamma	EtO	Autoclave
Medalist MD-91760	Teknor Apex	TPE (biopharma tubing)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Medalist MD-91970	Teknor Apex	TPE (biopharma tubing)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Medalist MD-92260	Teknor Apex	TPE (biopharma tubing)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Medalist MD-96267	Teknor Apex	TPE (biopharma tubing)	✔	✔	✔	✔
Medalist MD-12337	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔
Medalist MD-12342	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔
Medalist MD-12352	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔
Medalist MD-12362	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔	✔
Medalist MD-12368	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔	✔
Medalist MD-12372	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔
Medalist MD-12382	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔
Medalist MD-36165	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔
Medalist MD-53253	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔
Medalist MD-53263	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔
Medalist MD-53268	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔
Medalist MD-53273	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔
Medalist MD-53278	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔
Medalist MD-53283	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔
Medalist MD-53288	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔
Medalist MD-53293	Teknor Apex	TPE (medical tubing)		✔	✔

Grades by sterilization statement

The same grades, sorted by what the cited source says for each method. Not stated means the source is silent, not that the grade fails.

Gamma

Stated yes (20): Medalist MD-91760 · Medalist MD-91970 · Medalist MD-92260 · Medalist MD-96267 · Medalist MD-12337 · Medalist MD-12342 · Medalist MD-12352 · Medalist MD-12362 · Medalist MD-12368 · Medalist MD-12372 · Medalist MD-12382 · Medalist MD-36165 · Medalist MD-53253 · Medalist MD-53263 · Medalist MD-53268 · Medalist MD-53273 · Medalist MD-53278 · Medalist MD-53283 · Medalist MD-53288 · Medalist MD-53293

EtO

Steam / autoclave

Stated yes (6): Medalist MD-91760 · Medalist MD-91970 · Medalist MD-92260 · Medalist MD-96267 · Medalist MD-12362 · Medalist MD-12368

Not stated (14): Medalist MD-12337 · Medalist MD-12342 · Medalist MD-12352 · Medalist MD-12372 · Medalist MD-12382 · Medalist MD-36165 · Medalist MD-53253 · Medalist MD-53263 · Medalist MD-53268 · Medalist MD-53273 · Medalist MD-53278 · Medalist MD-53283 · Medalist MD-53288 · Medalist MD-53293

VHP

Not stated (20): Medalist MD-91760 · Medalist MD-91970 · Medalist MD-92260 · Medalist MD-96267 · Medalist MD-12337 · Medalist MD-12342 · Medalist MD-12352 · Medalist MD-12362 · Medalist MD-12368 · Medalist MD-12372 · Medalist MD-12382 · Medalist MD-36165 · Medalist MD-53253 · Medalist MD-53263 · Medalist MD-53268 · Medalist MD-53273 · Medalist MD-53278 · Medalist MD-53283 · Medalist MD-53288 · Medalist MD-53293

Grade data last checked 2026-10-16. Membership uses the same polymer grouping as the tables in MedResin's guides. About the data · Suggest a correction

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