TECADUR MT TR natural

Biocompatible clear copolyester

Ensinger TECADUR MT TR natural is made from Eastman Tritan copolyester resin, and is a clear, high impact resistant plastic, with very low extractables under various solvents. It has the impact resistant plastic properties of Polycarbonate, combined with the advantage of being BPA free. This clear transparent plastic extends the Ensinger medical portfolio, and has been tested to ISO 10993 for biocompatibility with blood and tissue contact, and to the BPOG protocol for extractable allowance. In addition, USP Class VI information for reactivity and toxicity is available for the raw material. These characteristics make TECADUR MT TR a perfect biocompatible material candidate in single use systems in biotechnology applications.

A preliminary screening has been performed on typical production lots of TECADUR MT TR natural to estimate the compatibility of the material with the solvents specified in the BPOG Standard Extractable Protocol. End use customers should also perform their own tests on finished products to confirm compliance and compatibility is maintained.

TECADUR MT TR natural is color stable in the presence of both ETO, and e-beam sterilization, as well as to gamma sterilization exposure. As molded, it has a notched IZOD impact of 18.4 foot pounds, and it has the excellent Tritan chemical resistance profile. TECADUR MT TR natural also has outstanding hydrolytic stability, so parts made from this innovative polymer are unlikely to deteriorate when exposed to heat, humidity and chemical agents.
For clear applications that demand superior chemical resistance, clarity and hydrolytic stability, TECADUR MT TR provides all the advantages of a copolyester plastic.  

TritanTM is a trademark of Eastman Chemical.

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Chemical designation
na
Color
transparent
Density
1.18 g/cm3

Main Features

  • good chemical resistance
  • excellent impact strength
  • high gamma radiation resistance

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Technical details


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    Mechanical properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Tensile strength at yield 6,900 psi 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Modulus of elasticity
    (tensile test)
    219,500 psi 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Elongation at break (tensile test) 160 % 73 °F ASTM D 638
    Flexural strength 10,500 psi 73 °F ASTM D 790
    Modulus of elasticity
    (flexural test)
    222,800 psi 73 °F ASTM D 790
    Compression strength 1,500 psi 73 °F ASTM D 695
    Compression strength 6,500 psi 73 °F ASTM D 695
    Compression modulus 173,000 psi 73 °F ASTM D 790
    Notched impact strength (Izod) 3.7 ftlbsin 73 °F ASTM D 256
    Rockwell hardness 118 - R scale ASTM D 785
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    Thermal properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Deflection temperature 210 F 66 psi ASTM D 648
    Deflection temperature 171 F 264 psi ASTM D 648
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    Other properties Value Unit Condition Test Method
    Moisture absorption 0.06 % 24 hr ASTM D 570

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