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An Overview of DEHP in Medical Devices
An Overview of DEHP in Medical Devices
The ‘Non-DEHP in Medical Devices’ white paper briefs the usage of DEHP as a plasticizer in PVC made medical equipment along with its composition, types and application. Furthermore this paper elucidates the adverse effects of Non-DEHP to environment, users, and the medical industries’ challenges to cope up with regulatory bodies across the globe (specifically Europe). Additionally, the paper recommends alternate plasticizers or Non-DEHP plasticizers to use with PVCs for medical devices. Finally the paper also lays out the plan & process flow along with HCL approach for any Non-DEHP conversion (material conversion) program, where a detailed step by step procedures are listed down