Publication: Oct 25, 2021 Last updated: Sep 09, 2025

THERMOLAST® H TPE for Mouthpiece Applications


KRAIBURG TPE’s new THERMOLAST® H TPE compounds are ideal for use in dental mouthpiece applications, also known as dental mouth guards. The TPE compounds feature good durability, flexibility, and with high purity properties.  

TPE series designed to meet dental tooling needs

The TPE compounds are free from animal ingredients, PVC, silicone and latex. The HC/AP series possess good chemical resistance, tear strength and compression for dental tooling applications in frequent contact with fluids and chemicals.  

THERMOLAST® H also feature a wide range of hardness from 30-90 Shore A, with optimizable processability. The compound series is translucent and can be colored to create a variety of chromatic effects.

Safety as a priority for dental appliances

The THERMOLAST® H materials have been tested in accordance with ISO 10993-5 and GB/T 16886.5 (cytotoxicity). They meet internationally recognized safety and quality standards, such as the China GB 4806 – 2016; the US FDA CFR 21; Regulation (EU) No 10/2011; and REACH and RoHS. 

KRAIBURG TPE Quick Facts
 

  • Founded in 2001 as an independent business unit of the KRAIBURG Group 
  • HQ & Production Site: Waldkraiburg / Germany
  • Regional HQ & Production site: Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia, Atlanta / USA
  • Products: Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds
  • Brands: THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX®, and For Tec E®
  • Markets: EMEA, APAC, Americas
  • Employees: 660

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