Covestro to provide GMP-grade TPU products in Asia Pacific

Covestro announced that it will supply the new Desmopan® GMP series of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products in the Asia Pacific region that meet strict GMP standards.

This series of products will be produced at Covestro’s Changhua base in Taiwan, which can meet the high requirements of food contact applications, such as conveyor belts, food containers and drinking water equipment, and can also be used in toys, orthodontics and related health care and other fields .

“We are delighted that the Changhua site complies with all stringent GMP requirements, which enables us to expand our product portfolio and offer the Desmopan® GMP range to customers in the Asia-Pacific region.” Andrea Maier, Global Head of Covestro’s Thermoplastic Polyurethanes Division – Dr. Richter said: “Covestro has accumulated rich experience in other regions in the production of high-performance TPU materials on the basis of meeting GMP standards. In the future, we will also be committed to applying our expertise to meet the needs of Asia-Pacific customers .”

The high performance products of the Desmopan® GMP range are resistant to erosion, wear and fatigue and are extremely durable. It’s also water-resistant and can withstand washing and frequent wiping without degrading over time. In addition, the series has good dimensional stability, flexibility and durability, and can withstand various forces without breaking or cracking, such as the force of tooth movement experienced by orthodontic braces. In addition, this series of products complies with the EU Regulation EU10/2011 on plastic materials and articles in contact with food (texts related to the European Economic Area), as well as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR 177.1680 (polyurethane resins), 21 CFR 177.2600 (use Relevant standards for reusable rubber products).

Lisa Ketelsen, head of Covestro’s Thermoplastic Polyurethane Business Unit in Asia Pacific, added: “In addition to following strict food contact and health and safety production standards, our Changhua base has also obtained ISCC PLUS certification. This means that the products of the Changhua base can provide products based on Product specifications with alternative raw material shares produced by the mass balance method support customers in achieving their sustainability goals. These specifications can not only help customers reduce their carbon footprint, but also maintain the same functions and characteristics as fossil-based materials.”

Mass balance distributes alternative non-fossil-based raw materials into individual products through a chain-of-custody approach. This makes it possible to trace material content through the value chain.