Carbothane® is a family of medical-grade polycarbonate-based aliphatic and aromatic polyurethanes. They do not yellow and have a higher relative degree of biostability than Tecoflex®. They are available over a wide range of durometers, colors and radiopacifiers, including barium sulfate and tungsten.

Hardness	Soft	Rigid
Vicat Softening Point	178°F (81°C)	262°F (128°C)
Tensile Strength	4200 psi (28.9 MPa)	9600 psi (66.2 MPa)
Elongation at Break	50%	780%
Biocompatibility	May be suitable for remaining in the body as long as 30 days
Sterilization	Dry heat Ethylene oxide (EtO) Gamma radiation
Trade Names	Carbothane Estane Pellethane Tecoflex Tecothane

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