Polycarbonate Gamma-Stabilized (GS)

MATERIAL DATA SHEET The information contained herein is typical and intended for REFERENCE USE ONLY. This information should NOT be used as a basis for design, manufacturing or quality assurance purposes. Please contact us for complete, manufacturer-approved material property data sheets. All values below are at 72°F (23°) unless otherwise noted.

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Polycarbonate Gamma-Stabilized (GS) Specifications

Description

Medical grade Polycarbonate Gamma-Stabilized (GS) is produced from resin formulated to meet the stringent performance characteristics and requirements of the healthcare industry. Suitable for EtO gas and limited autoclaving sterilization, the resin also has color enhancement technology to reduce color shift caused by gamma radiation.

Applications

Surgical equipment • Instrument components • Housings and covers

Advantages of Polycarbonate Gamma-Stabilized (GS)

Resin is USP Class VI compliant • Excellent impact resistance • Lot controlled and traceable • Easy to machine • Optical clarity

Manufacturing Capabilities - Standard

Rod: 1” to 11/2” diameter • Rod length: 48”

Manufacturing Capabilities - Non-Standard

Rod: 3/8” to 6” diameter • Slab: 3/8” to 6” thick

Color/Grades

Clear with blue tint • (custom tints and opaques available)

Typical Properties of Polycarbonate Gamma-Stabilized (GS)

	Units	ASTM Test	Result
Mechanical Properties
Flexural Modulus	psi	D790	340,000
Flexural Strength @yield	psi	D790	14,200
Hardness-Rockwell R	-	D785	R118
Izod Impact Strength Notched @ 73°F	ft·lbs/in	D256	17.0
Izod Impact Strength Un-notched	ft·lbs/in	D256	60.0
Tensile Elongation @break	%	D638	135.0
Tensile Strength @break	psi	D638	10,000
Tensile Strength @yield	psi	D638	9,000
Thermal Properties
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	in/in/°F	D696	3.8 X 10-5
Heat Deflection Temp. @66 psi	°F	D648	280
Heat Deflection Temp. @264 psi	°F	D648	270
Other Properties
Specific Gravity	-	D792	1.20