PROPYLUX®
HS (Polypropylene - heat stabilized)
Medical grade Propylux® HS is made from an FDA approved polypropylene
resin. Through a unique heat-stabilizing process, the extruded material
is able to withstand higher temperatures with less water absorption than
standard polypropylene. Recommended sterilization techniques for Propylux®
HS include steam autoclaving and cold sterilization.
The
following physical property information is based on actual tests performed
on extruded sheet.
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Units
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ASTM
Test
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Result
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Mechanical
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Compressive
Strength @yield
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psi
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D695
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8,000
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Flexural
Modulus
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psi
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D790
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313,000
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Flexural
Strength
-Notched
-Un-Notched
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ft·lbs/in
ft·lbs/in2
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D256
D256
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1.5
21.0
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Tensile
Elongation
-@break
-@yield
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%
%
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D638
D638
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40.0
10.0
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Tensile
Modulus
|
psi
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D638
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319,000
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Tensile
Strength
-@break
-@yield
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psi
psi
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D638
D638
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4,360
5,310
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Thermal
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Coefficient
of Thermal Expansion
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in/in/°F
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D696
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4.6x10-5
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Heat
Deflection Temperature
@66 psi
@264 psi
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°F
°F
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D648
D648
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305
176
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| Flammability
Rating UL94 |
--
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--
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HB
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Other
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Specific
Gravity
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--
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D792
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.92
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Water
Absorption @ 24 hours
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%
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D570
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0.025
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| all
specimens were conditioned for a minimum of 40 hours at 73°F and
50%RH. |
Applications
Include:
- Provisional
trials
- Cranio-maxillofacial
trays
- Sterilization
tray components
Advantages
of Medical Grade Propylux HS:
- Excellent
chemical resistance
- Laser
markable
- Lot
controlled and traceable
- Low
moisture absorption
- FDA
resin
- Superior
dimensional stability
Manufacturing
Capabilities:
Standard
Sheet:
1/2" to 2-1/2" thick (1/2" increments)
Sheet
Sizes:
40-1/2"
x 48" (1/2" to 1-1/2" thick)
24" x 48" (2 to 2-1/2" thick)
Non-Standard
Rod:
3/8" to 4" diameter
Colors/Grades
Standard:
white (custom colors available)
Call
or email an Alro Plastics representative
for additional information.
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