Covestro Begins Local Medical-Grade TPU Production in Taiwan
26 Jun 2025
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CW Team
Covestro has launched localised production of medical-grade Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) at its Changhua site in Taiwan, marking its first such facility in the Asia Pacific region. The site, now qualified for medical-grade TPU manufacturing, will produce Desmopan庐 Rx grades, enabling faster and more secure regional supply for high-performance medical applications.
This is Covestro鈥檚 second global site after New Martinsville, North America, to manufacture medical-grade TPU. The move reflects rising demand driven by improved healthcare standards and an ageing global population.
Meeting Global Standards, Serving Regional Needs
Manufactured in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines, Desmopan庐 Rx grades meet international medical standards including ISO 10993 and China鈥檚 YY/T 1557, ensuring biocompatibility and minimised contamination risks. Free from added plasticisers, the TPU grades offer low extractables and are compatible with multiple sterilisation methods.
Dr Frank Yang, Head of Asia-Pacific Innovation TPU at Covestro, stated: 鈥淥ur Desmopan庐 Rx grades meet established medical industry standards. This production shift ensures product safety, compliance, and timely delivery for regulated Asian markets.鈥�
Designed for Advanced Medical Use
Desmopan庐 Rx TPUs are tailored for a wide range of medical devices, including tubing, catheters, connectors, housings, endoscopes, and wearable devices. Their use spans surgical procedures, drug delivery, dialysis, wound care, and more.
The material鈥檚 benefits include:
- Biocompatibility for patient-contact use
- High clarity for medical observation
- Kink resistance for uninterrupted fluid flow
- Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance
- Superior flexibility and dimensional stability
Additionally, Desmopan庐 Rx is suitable for melt-blown medical nonwovens used in drapes, gowns, sterile packaging, and PPE, offering strong performance while complying with medical waste regulations.
Strengthening Regional Infrastructure
The Changhua facility complements Covestro鈥檚 Zhuhai production base and its new application development centre in Guangzhou, enhancing local innovation and delivery capabilities. Kevin Ho, Head of Sales and Market Development TPU Asia Pacific, noted, 鈥淲ith Changhua online, we can now shorten lead times and improve supply reliability for the region.鈥�
Covestro is showcasing the Desmopan庐 Rx range at Booth N5E24 during CPHI & PMEC China, running through 26 June at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.
Covestro has launched localised production of medical-grade Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) at its Changhua site in Taiwan, marking its first such facility in the Asia Pacific region. The site, now qualified for medical-grade TPU manufacturing, will produce Desmopan庐 Rx grades, enabling faster and more secure regional supply for high-performance medical applications.This is Covestro鈥檚 second global site after New Martinsville, North America, to manufacture medical-grade TPU. The move reflects rising demand driven by improved healthcare standards and an ageing global population.Meeting Global Standards, Serving Regional NeedsManufactured in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines, Desmopan庐 Rx grades meet international medical standards including ISO 10993 and China鈥檚 YY/T 1557, ensuring biocompatibility and minimised contamination risks. Free from added plasticisers, the TPU grades offer low extractables and are compatible with multiple sterilisation methods.Dr Frank Yang, Head of Asia-Pacific Innovation TPU at Covestro, stated: 鈥淥ur Desmopan庐 Rx grades meet established medical industry standards. This production shift ensures product safety, compliance, and timely delivery for regulated Asian markets.鈥滵esigned for Advanced Medical UseDesmopan庐 Rx TPUs are tailored for a wide range of medical devices, including tubing, catheters, connectors, housings, endoscopes, and wearable devices. Their use spans surgical procedures, drug delivery, dialysis, wound care, and more.The material鈥檚 benefits include:Biocompatibility for patient-contact useHigh clarity for medical observationKink resistance for uninterrupted fluid flowExcellent chemical and abrasion resistanceSuperior flexibility and dimensional stabilityAdditionally, Desmopan庐 Rx is suitable for melt-blown medical nonwovens used in drapes, gowns, sterile packaging, and PPE, offering strong performance while complying with medical waste regulations.Strengthening Regional InfrastructureThe Changhua facility complements Covestro鈥檚 Zhuhai production base and its new application development centre in Guangzhou, enhancing local innovation and delivery capabilities. Kevin Ho, Head of Sales and Market Development TPU Asia Pacific, noted, 鈥淲ith Changhua online, we can now shorten lead times and improve supply reliability for the region.鈥滳ovestro is showcasing the Desmopan庐 Rx range at Booth N5E24 during CPHI & PMEC China, running through 26 June at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.
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