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Product description
Polycarbonate; MVR (300 °C/1.2 kg) 19 cm³/10 min; low viscosity; easy release; biocompatible according to many ISO 10993-1 test requirements; available in transparent and opaque colors
Applications
Injection molding; Medical devices; suitable for ETO and steam sterilization at 121 °C
Typical Values
Rheological properties
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melt Volume-flow Rate (MVR) | 300 °C/ 1.2 kg | 15 - 22.5 | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133-1 |
Mechanical properties (23 °C/50 % r. h.)
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charpy Notched Impact Strength | 23 °C | > 10 - 30 | kJ/m² | ISO 179/1eA |
Thermal properties
Electrical properties (23 °C/50 % r. h.)
Other properties (23 °C)
Material specific properties
Processing conditions for test specimens
Recommended processing and drying conditions
Health and Safety Information
Please note that for products manufactured in different colors, safety data may vary depending on the color variant.
Disclaimer
General
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Medical Grades
All products for medical applications/Baymedix® products offered by Covestro are supplied under contract containing detailed product specifications and therefore the execution of an individual written supply contract is mandatory prior to any use of a medical applications/Baymedix® product, including but not limited to production of medical devices or medicinal products.
For more information, please refer to the Guidance on the use of Covestro products in Medical Applications:
Sample
Any samples provided by Covestro are for testing purposes only and not for commercial use.
Typical Value
These values are typical values only. Unless explicitly agreed in written form, they do not constitute a binding material specification or warranted values. Values may be affected by the design of the mold/die, the processing conditions and coloring/pigmentation of the product. Unless specified to the contrary, the property values given have been established on standardized test specimens at room temperature.
Contact
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