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Where material science meets the unique needs of your medical domain

Each medical specialty places distinct demands on materials. For instance, biopharma applications often require ultra-pure polymers that protect sensitive biologics from significant contamination, moisture, and temperature variation. By contrast, orthopedic technologies prioritize materials that exhibit mechanical strength, fatigue resistance, and long-term stability under load.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group partners with medical device and life science manufacturers across these diverse fields, aligning advanced polymers, composites, and specialty materials with the functional and regulatory realities of each discipline. By tailoring properties such as chemical resistance, sterilization durability, dimensional precision, and processability, our teams help you translate the specific requirements of your clinical domain into reliable, high-performing components and medical devices.

Drawing on decades of collaboration across multiple medical disciplines and therapeutic areas, Mitsubishi Chemical Group applies deep application knowledge to every new partnership. This cross-disciplinary experience enables us to anticipate your design, manufacturing, and validation challenges early, recommend proven material strategies, and support you in bringing complex healthcare innovations to market with greater confidence.

Specialty materials and services for every healthcare segment

Explore how we partner with medical innovators across multiple clinical fields to develop material solutions grounded in real-world application experience.

Biopharmaceutical manufacturing and delivery depend on materials that preserve sensitive biologics throughout processing, storage, and transport. Components must maintain high purity, resist extraction and leaching, and remain stable across sterilization and cold-chain environments.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group supports biopharma innovators with high-purity polymers, fluid-handling materials, and fabrication capabilities that enable reliable processing, containment, and scale-up of complex therapies.

Materials & Capabilities

  • High-purity engineering polymers for fluid handling, connectors, and process equipment
  • Polypropylene, polysulfone, and PPSU materials selected for chemical resistance and sterilization durability
  • Barrier materials (e.g., EVOH) supporting protection of sensitive biologics
  • Silicones and elastomeric materials for tubing, seals, and flexible flow paths
  • Fabrication services including extrusion, machining, and near-net-shape manufacturing
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Cardiovascular and vascular access devices require materials that balance flexibility, strength, and precise mechanical response in demanding anatomical pathways. Manufacturers must also manage compatibility with imaging, sterilization methods, and prolonged exposure to physiological environments.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group provides polymers and elastomer systems engineered for performance and often selected for catheter components, delivery systems, and implantable support technologies.

Materials & Capabilities

  • Medical-grade elastomers and urethanes for flexibility and fatigue resistance
  • Silicone-based materials for tubing and sealing applications
  • High-performance engineering polymers for structural components
  • Surface-modification chemistries and silanes supporting adhesion and coatings
  • Machining and design support for precision cardiovascular components
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Dental devices and restorative technologies demand materials that combine mechanical durability, aesthetic quality, and reliable processing across high-volume workflows. Materials must also withstand sterilization and exposure to cleaning agents while maintaining dimensional accuracy.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group supports dental manufacturers with engineered polymers, acrylic systems, and fabrication expertise selected for both clinical instruments and restorative components.

Materials & Capabilities

  • PEEK and polypropylene materials for structural applications
  • PMMA, MMA, and acrylic systems selected for use in prosthetic and restorative solutions
  • Silicone materials for flexible or impressionable components
  • Silane surface treatments improving adhesion and finishing
  • Extrusion and machining services supporting precision dental components
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Gastroenterology devices frequently require materials that tolerate repeated sterilization, chemical exposure, and demanding mechanical use within endoscopic and diagnostic systems. Manufacturers must also manage tight dimensional tolerances for fluid handling and visualization components.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group provides engineering polymers and processing expertise that support durable, reliable components, often selected by customers for GI access, imaging, and treatment tools.

Materials & Capabilities

  • PPSU, PEI, and PEEK thermoplastic shapes selected for sterilization resistance and mechanical stability
  • Barrier materials such as EVOH for fluid and gas control
  • Engineering polymers selected for reusable and single-use endoscopic components
  • Extrusion and machining services enabling tight tolerances and complex geometries
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Interventional radiology technologies rely on minimally invasive access tools that must perform consistently under imaging guidance. Materials must enable precise navigation, dimensional stability, and compatibility with radiographic and ultrasound modalities.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group supports radiology device developers with polymers and composites engineered for use in intense environments. Customers often select these materials for introducers, catheters, and guidewire systems.

Materials & Capabilities

  • Advanced thermoplastic shapes (PPSU, PSU, PEI, PEEK) for structural and delivery components
  • Carbon-fiber and PAN-based materials supporting lightweight, stable device elements
  • Engineering resins optimized for dimensional precision and mechanical reliability
  • Extrusion and machining expertise for small-diameter, high-tolerance components
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Oncology technologies encompass diagnostic, therapeutic, and drug-delivery platforms that often combine imaging, fluid handling, and exposure to aggressive compounds. Materials must maintain chemical resistance, dimensional precision, and durability across complex treatment workflows.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group provides specialty polymers and fabrication expertise to support developers of devices used in radiation therapy, infusion, and interventional oncology systems.

Materials & Capabilities

  • Polycarbonate-based urethanes and engineering polymers for device housings and delivery systems
  • High-performance thermoplastics (PPSU, PSU, PEEK) selected for demanding clinical environments
  • Carbon-fiber reinforced materials supporting structural stability
  • Acrylics and silanes for optical or adhesive functions
  • Injection molding, extrusion, and machining services
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Ophthalmic devices require materials capable of precise optical performance, dimensional stability, and gentle interaction with delicate tissue. Components used in lenses, surgical tools, and diagnostic equipment must also support sterilization and tight manufacturing tolerances.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group provides optical-grade and high-performance polymers and processing expertise tailored to stringent requirements and often selected for modern eye-care technologies.

Materials & Capabilities

  • Optical-grade acrylics and EVOH materials supporting clarity and barrier performance
  • Hydrophilic urethanes and silicones for flexible components
  • High-performance polymer shapes (PEI, PEEK) for structural elements
  • Extrusion and machining services enabling precision optical and device components
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Orthopedic systems place sustained mechanical loads on device components, requiring materials that deliver strength, wear resistance, and long-term dimensional stability. Manufacturers must also address sterilization durability and compatibility with advanced manufacturing techniques.

Mitsubishi Chemical Group supports orthopedic innovation with engineered polymers and composites formulated for use in high-impact environments. Our materials are often selected by customers for implants, instrumentation, and fixation technologies.

Materials & Capabilities

  • Advanced thermoplastic shapes (PEEK, PPSU, and PEI) for load-bearing and structural applications
  • Implantable UHMW-PE materials supporting wear resistance
  • Carbon-fiber reinforced composites for strength-to-weight optimization
  • Elastomer and silicone systems for cushioning and interface components
  • Injection molding, machining, and engineering support for precision orthopedic devices
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