TECAPRO MT white

medical grade PP

TECAPRO MT is a homopolymer polypropylene based material that has been specially prepared to offer stability in high heat environments. This results in a product with exceptionally low residual stress, and likewise facilitates the fabrication of dimensionally stable parts with varying cross sections, thus reducing the tendency for parts to warp after undergoing repeated superheated steam sterilization. This, in addition to its low density, makes TECAPRO MT easy to machine into lightweight components often used in medical technology. TECAPRO MT has been tested for biocompatibility according to ISO 10993. Additionally, TECAPRO MT white is tested according to USP Class VI.

Compliances

Facts

Chemical designation
PP (Polypropylene)
Colour
white
Alternative colours available
black
Density
0.93 g/cm3

Main Features

  • heat stabilized
  • hydrolysis and superheated steam resistant
  • good chemical resistance
  • biocompatible
  • low moisture absorption
  • good slide and wear properties

Target industries

Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    2000 MPa 1mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength 34 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Tensile strength at yield 34 MPa 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at yield (tensile test) 5 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 67 % 50mm/min DIN EN ISO 527-2
    Flexural strength 54 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    1800 MPa 2mm/min, 10 N DIN EN ISO 178
    Compression modulus 1600 MPa 5mm/min, 10 N EN ISO 604
    Compression strength 16 - 26 MPa 1% / 2% EN ISO 604
    Impact strength (Charpy) 140 kJ/m2 max. 7,5J DIN EN ISO 179-1eU
    Shore hardness 77 D DIN EN ISO 868
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Glass transition temperature -10 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Melting temperature 165 C DIN EN ISO 11357
    Heat distortion temperature 87 C HDT, Method A ISO-R 75 Method A
    Service temperature 140 C short term NN
    Service temperature 100 C long term NN
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 13 10-5*1/K 23-60°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
    Thermal expansion (CLTE) 14 10-5*1/K 23-100°C, long. DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2
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    Electrical properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    surface resistivity 1014 -
    volume resistivity 1014 Ω*cm -
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    Other properties Value Unit Parameter Norm
    Resistance to hot water/ bases (+) - -
    Flammability (UL94) HB - corresponding to DIN IEC 60695-11-10;
    Resistance to weathering - - -
    Water absorption 0.01 - 0.02 % 24h / 96h (23°C) DIN EN ISO 62

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