Amorphous transparent thermoplastic with a touch of yellow

Properties:

• Exceptionally low smoke emission in case of ignition
• Highly resistant to x and gamma rays
• High rigidity, tensile strength and hardness across a wide range of temperatures
• High impact toughness even at low temperatures
• Extremely high dimensional stability
• Good workability
• Good thermoformability
• Good adhesive properties
• Good weldability
• Good dimensional stability at high temperatures
• Very high continuous operating temperature
• Good electro-insulating properties and good dielectric behavior

Chemical resistance

• Highly resistant to: hot water and steam
• Good resistance to: dilute acids, alkaline solutions, gasoline, oils, fats, alcohols
• Limited resistance to: polar solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons, benzene

Usage area

For parts sterilized by exposure to gamma rays, hot steam, ethylene oxide and hot air.

Healthcare
E.g. Laboratory equipment, medical equipment