REVITALIZING GLOBAL CAREStyrenic solutions for the Healthcare industry

* NOC: Notification of Change

• Up to 36 months NOC*, with signed long term supply contract

• Locked formulations as defined in the Drug Master File (DMF)

• Enhanced quality control processes

• Food contact statements, USP Class VI, ISO 10993, DMF

• Security of supply, long-term and global availability

• Increased technical support (color & application

development, design support etc.)

NOVODUR® HD & LUSTRAN® ABS

FULL SERVICE HD PACKAGE (RISK CLASS 1 & 2)

TERLUX® HD

LURAN® HD

Based on a deep understanding of the medical industry, its

applications, value chains and regulatory requirements, INEOS

Styrolution has a proven track record in supporting and working

with our customers in the innovative use and application of its

materials. Therefore, INEOS Styrolution offers various healthcare

service packages, which vary according to customer requirements.

HEALTHCARE PACKAGES

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HOW INEOS STYROLUTION SERVES YOU

CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS

• Up to 12 months NOC*, with signed long term supply contract

• Food contact statements, USP Class VI, ISO 10993, DMF

• FDA and EU food contact statements available

• no NOC* guarantees

STYROLUTION® PS

STANDARD FOOD CONTACT PACKAGE (RISK CLASS 1)

NAS®

ESSENTIAL HD PACKAGE (RISK CLASS 1 & 2)

TERLURAN®LUSTRAN® SAN

NOVODUR®ZYLAR® & CLEARBLEND®

STYROFLEX®

STYROLUX®

LUSTRAN® ABS

TERLUX®

LURAN®

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CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS

Whether for vaccines, transfusions or nebulizers, the healthcare applications of styrenics are plentiful. It is not just cleanliness and safety

that make styrenics attractive for healthcare solutions providers. They also exhibit great strength and resistance, easy processability, the highest

quality standards and an attractive appearance. Here is a sampling:

IV SYSTEMS & FLUID DELIVERY

• IV tubing, lumen tubes, co-ex tubes

• IV bags

• IV drip chambers

• Spikes

• Connectors (rigid/flexible, Y, valves)

• Stopcocks

• Rollerclamps

• Dialyzers

• Blood filters and reservoirs

LABWARE• Titer plates, petri dishes, pipettes

• Sample spoons

• Cell growth bottles

• Cuvettes

• Centrifuge tubes, caps and closures

• Anesthesia-, blood analysis trays

• Diagnostic test kits

• Retinal surgery cassette

SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS• Handle grips

• Vaginal specular

• Electro surgical pencils

• Trocars

• Arthroscopes

• Endoscopes

• Microlaparoscopy instruments

• Anesthesia devices

• Endoscopy tube and parts

• Prosthesis

RESPIRATORY & DRUG DELIVERY

• Inhalers

• Sleep apnea devices

• Insulin pens

• Insulin pumps

• Injection pens

• Needleless injection devices

• Syringes

• Nebulizers

MOBILE & DIGITAL HEALTH

• Medical monitoring

• Diagnostic systems

• CT scanners

• Blood pressure monitors

• Thermometers, pulse oximeters

• Fitness devices

• Glucometers, AED

• Ultrasound instruments

• Wireless-, remote devices

MEDICAL PACKAGING• Medical trays

• Pouches

• Blisters

• Films

• Overwraps

• Film/multi layer film applications

STYRENICS APPLICATIONS

BUILDING A CLEAN, SAFE PATH TO GOOD HEALTH

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STYRENICSOLUTIONS

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY

PROCESSABILITY

BONDABILITY

HEAT RESISTANCE

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

PROCESSABILITY

SURFACE QUALITY AND BRILLIANCE

CLARITY

HIGH TOUGHNESS

BONDABILITY

TOUGHNESS

ELASTICITY

CLARITY

BONDABILITY

EASY PROCESSING

COLORABLE

HEAT RESISTANCE

GENERAL CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

CLARITY

COLOR CONSISTENCY

PROCESSABILITY

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INEOS STYROLUTION’S PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

INEOS Styrolution offers the world’s largest styrenic specialties portfolio, reliable global supply and the commitment to collaborate with

our customers to even create new grades with the exact properties required. This also includes a broad range of medical grade portfolios

and top quality styrenic solutions for new applications.

NOVODUR® HD (ABS) LUSTRAN® ABS

TERLUX® HD (MABS)

ZYLAR® (MBS)CLEARBLEND® (MBS)

STYROLUX® (SBC)

STYROFLEX® (S-TPE)

LUSTRAN® SAN LURAN® HD (SAN)

NAS® (SMMA)

STYROLUTION® PS TERLURAN® (ABS)

NOVODUR HD AND LUSTRAN ABS ARE INEOS STYROLUTION’S

ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE STYRENE COPOLYMERS

TERLUX HD IS INEOS STYROLUTION’S METHYL METHACRYLATE

ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE STYRENE (MABS) COPOLYMER

ZYLAR AND CLEARBLEND ARE INEOS STYROLUTION’S METHYL

METHACRYLATE BUTADIENE STYRENE (MBS) COPOLYMERS

STYROLUX IS INEOS STYROLUTION’S THERMOPLASTIC STYRENE

BUTADIENE BLOCK COPOLYMER (SBC)

STYROFLEX IS INEOS STYROLUTION’S STYRENIC THERMOPLASTIC

ELASTOMER, A STYRENE BUTADIENE BLOCK COPOLYMER

WITH TAILOR-MADE ARCHITECTURE

LUSTRAN SAN AND LURAN HD ARE INEOS STYROLUTION´S

STYRENE ACRYLONITRILE COPOLYMERS

NAS IS INEOS STYROLUTION’S STYRENE METHYL METHACRYLATE

COPOLYMER (SMMA)

STYROLUTION PS IS INEOS STYROLUTION`S POLYSTYRENE POLYMER

AND TERLURAN IS INEOS STYROLUTION’S ACRYLONITRILE

BUTADIENE STYRENE COPOLYMER

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

DIMENSIONAL STABILITY

PROCESSABILITY

BONDABILITY

HEAT RESISTANCE

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

PROCESSABILITY

SURFACE QUALITY AND BRILLIANCE

CLARITY

HIGH TOUGHNESS

BONDABILITY

TOUGHNESS

ELASTICITY

CLARITY

BONDABILITY

EASY PROCESSING

COLORABLE

HEAT RESISTANCE

GENERAL CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

CLARITY

COLOR CONSISTENCY

PROCESSABILITY

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NOVODUR® HDAND LUSTRAN® ABS

Selected Novodur® HD and Lustran® ABS grades are available

in the broadest range of colors for medical applications – off the

shelf or custom colored.

KEY FEATURES• Reliability – consistent products proven in numerous medical

devices

• Excellent property retention after gamma-radiation, E-beam,

NO2 , or EtO sterilization

• Great ESCR to common healthcare disinfectants and cleaners,

including bleach, betadine (glutaraldehyde, lipids, and

isopropyl alcohol)

• Excellent balance of properties

– Impact strength

– Flexural modulus and flexural strength

– Tensile modulus (good stiffness and strength)

• Dimensional stability

• Processibility – easy to mold, fast cycle times

• Bondability – ultrasonic, solvent, adhesive

INEOS STYROLUTION’S FULL SERVICE HD GRADES OF ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE

STYRENE (ABS) RESINS DEMONSTRATE A GOOD BALANCE OF PHYSICAL AND

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES. MOST GRADES EXHIBIT EXCELLENT CHEMICAL

RESISTANCE TO COMMON HEALTHCARE CLEANERS AND DISINFECTANTS.

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Novodur® HD and Lustran® ABS are part of the INEOS Styrolution Full Service HD Package which can be offered with

Notification of Change (NOC) term up to 36 months when signing a long term supply contract. Full regulatory compliance

(USP class VI, ISO 10993, EU and US food contact statements, Drug Master File (DMF)) can be provided with this package.

Furthermore, Novodur® HD and Lustran® ABS grades are available in pre-colored versions, some of which are listed in the

DMF and have been assessed according to the above mentioned regulations. For more information please contact your

sales representative.

Test Method UnitsLustran® ABS

248FCLustran® ABS

348Novodur® HD

M203FCNovodur® HD

M205FCNovodur® HD

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Melt volume-flow rate 220°C/10kg

ISO 1133 cm3/10min 23 16 31 20 15

ASTM D 1238 g/10min 21 14 28 18 14

Tensile modulus

ISO 527–1/–2 MPa 2620 2660 2400 2550 2300

ASTM D 638 psi × 103 380 380 325 360 –

Izod (23°C)

Charpy Notched

ISO 179-1eAkJ/m2 20 18 15 16 14

Notched Izod ASTM D 256

ft-lb/in 4.2 4 4 3 –

Vicat softeningtemperature VST B 50

ISO 306 °C 100 100 99 98 100

Vicat softening temperature B10

ASTM D 648 °F 227 225 226 225 –

APPLICATION FIELDS• Inhalers

• Instrument handles

• Drug delivery housings

• Insulin and injection pens

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TERLUX® HD

KEY FEATURES• Reliability – consistent products proven in numerous

medical devices

• Injection molding/extrusion/blow-molding

• High impact strength

• Excellent transparency

• High heat resistance

• Good mechanical strength and stiffness

• Excellent chemical resistance and good environmental

stress cracking resistance (ESCR)

• Outstanding surface quality, excellent feel and appearance

• Good processability

• Thermal stability

• Good solvent bonding to PVC

INEOS STYROLUTION`S TERLUX® HD (MABS) PRODUCTS STAND OUT FOR

THEIR BALANCED TOUGHNESS-TO-STIFFNESS RATIO AND HIGH OPTICAL

CLARITY. THIS COMBINATION OF PROPERTIES AND EASE OF PROCESSING

MAKES TERLUX® HD AN OPTIMAL CHOICE FOR UPSCALE AND DESIGN-ORIEN-

TED HEALTHCARE APPLICATIONS.

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Terlux® HD belongs to the INEOS Styrolution Full Service HD Package which can be offered with Notification of Change

(NOC) term up to 36 months when signing a long term supply contract. Full regulatory compliance (USP class VI, ISO 10993,

EU and US food contact statement, Drug Master File (DMF)) can be provided with this package. For more information please

contact your sales representative.

Test method UnitTerlux® HD

2812 (Easy flow)

Terlux® HD 2802/2822

(Standard flow)

Melt volume-flow rate 220°C/10kg

ISO 1133 cm3/10min 8 2

ASTM D 1238 g/10min 7 2

Tensile modulus 1mm/min

ISO 527-1-2 MPa 1900 2000

ASTM D 638 psi × 103 275 295

Izod notched impact strength (23°C)

ISO 180-1A J/m 7 7

Charpy impact strengthUnnotchedNotched

ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2110

5120

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Vicat softening temperature

ISO 306 (B/2 120°C/h, 50N)

°C 87 93

ASTM D 648 (B10 (120°C/hour, 10 N))

°F 220 220

Light transmission 4mm thick

ASTM D 1003 % 89 89

APPLICATION FIELDS• Connectors

• Transparent housings

• Stopcocks

• Valves

• Mouthpieces

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KEY FEATURES• Practical toughness and excellent clarity

• Low specific gravity (more parts per kg of resin)

• Lower moisture retention means little or no pre-drying

• Low processing temperatures

• Superior flow properties

• Excellent thermal stability

• Outstanding property retention after gamma, E-beam, NO2 ,

or EtO sterilization

• Excellent color consistency after gamma and E-beam, sterilization

• Good chemical resistance: particularly to many detergents,

cleaning solutions, and alcohols

INEOS STYROLUTION’S CLEAR IMPACT MODIFIED STYRENE ACRYLIC (MBS)

COPOLYMERS OFFER PRACTICAL TOUGHNESS, EXCELLENT CLARITY,

AND SUPERIOR PROCESSING. IN SPIRAL FLOW TESTS, ZYLAR® AND

CLEARBLEND® RESINS FLOW THE SAME DISTANCE AS POLYCARBONATE AT

SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER TEMPERATURES, LEADING TO HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY,

LOWER ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND LESS MOLDED-IN STRESS.

ZYLAR® ANDCLEARBLEND®

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Zylar® and Clearblend® are a part of the Essential HD Package that can be provided with EU and US food contact statements,

USP Class VI, ISO 10993 compliance and a Drug Master File (DMF). Notification of Change (NOC) term up to 12 months can

also be offered when signing a long term supply contract. For more information please contact your sales representative.

PropertyTest

methodUnit

Zylar® 550

Zylar®

650Zylar®

670Zylar® 960

Clearblend® 145

Clearblend® 155

Clearblend® 165

Melt volume-flow rate 220°C/10kg(*200°C/5kg)

ISO 1133 cm3/10min555*

454*

556*

65 6*

40–

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ASTM D 1238 g/10 min505*

414*

506*

596*

–3.5*

–6*

–5*

Tensile modulus1mm/min

ISO 527-1-2 MPa 2100 2100 1800 1640 2400 – 1700

ASTM D 638 psi × 103 290 310 265 250 325 270 220

Charpy impact strengthUnnotched*Notched

ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2n.b.4*

n.b.4*

n.b.4*

n.b.16*

402*

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n.b.14*

Notched Izod

ASTM D 256 ft-lb/in 1 3 2 11 1 2 5

Vicat softening temperature

ISO 306 (B/2 120°C/h,

50N)°C 73 75 100 60 82 – 67

ASTM D 648 (B10 (120 C°/hour, 10 N))

°F 207 210 208 201 208 208 201

Light transmission 4mm thick

ASTM D 1003 % 89 89 90 89 91 91 91

APPLICATION FIELDS• Transparent reservoirs

• Housings

• Urine containers

• Connectors

• Mouth pieces

• Enclosures

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KEY FEATURES• Clarity

• Toughness

• Ease in processing

• Low density (1020 kg/m3)

• Cost performance

• Excellent bonding performance

• Can be used as a modifier to GPPS and SMMA

• Outstanding retention after gamma, E-beam, NO2 , or

EtO sterilization

• Excellent color consistency after gamma and E-beam,

sterilization

STYROLUX® IS INEOS STYROLUTION‘S BRAND OF CRYSTAL-CLEAR

THERMOPLASTIC STYRENE BUTADIENE COPOLYMERS (SBC). IT HAS

VERY HIGH TRANSPARENCY AND IMPACT RESISTANCE, AND ITS

PERFECT MISCIBILITY WITH STANDARD POLYSTYRENE (PS) GIVES IT

AN EXTREMELY WIDE APPLICATION FIELD.

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Styrolux® is a part of the Essential HD Package that can be provided with EU and US food contact statements, USP Class

VI, ISO 10993 compliance and a Drug Master File (DMF). Notification of Change (NOC) term up to 12 months can also be

offered when signing a long term supply contract. For more information please contact your sales representative.

Property Test method Unit Styrolux® 3G46 Styrolux® 656C Styrolux® 684D

Melt volume-flow rate 200°C/5kg

ISO 1133 cm3/10min 12 16 11

ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 11 15 10

Tensile modulus1mm/min

ISO 527-1-2 MPa 1550 1800 1500

ASTM D 638 psi × 103 238 244 190

Tensile strength at yield 

ISO 527-1/2 MPa 27 35 26

ASTM D 638 psi 3700 4060 3770

Light transmission ASTM D 1003 91 90 90

Charpy impact strengthUnnotched*Notched

ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2n.b.3*

252*

n.b.4*

Izod impact strength (Notched)23 °C (73 °F)

ASTM D 256 ft-lb/in 0.6 0.3 0.8

Tensile elongation at break

ISO 527-1/2 % 180 20 160

ASTM D 638 % 220 40 250

APPLICATION FIELDS• Containers for IV and dialysis fluids

• Rigid extruded luers and containers

• Infusion drip chambers

• Labware

• Oxygen delivery equipment

• Filter housings

• Drainage containers STYR

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KEY FEATURES• Good processability

• Rubber-like mechanics

• Outstanding toughness

• Extremely high tear and perforation resistance

• Low density (~1002 kg/m3)

• Excellent bonding to other polymers

• Sterilizable

• High oxygen and water vapor permeability

• Great transparency and low yellowness index

• Toughness modifier and compatibilizer (improved mechanics)

• Higher polarity due to randomized soft phase:

– Good compatibility with other polymers

– Great compatibility with styrenics as well as polyolefins

STYROFLEX® IS INEOS STYROLUTION’S UNIQUELY DESIGNED STYRENE

THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER (S-TPE) THAT COMBINES TRANSPARENCY,

ELASTICITY AND EXCELLENT PROCESSABILITY. DUE TO ITS OUTSTANDING

THERMAL STABILITY, STYROFLEX® IS SUITABLE FOR BOTH FILM EXTRUSION

AND INJECTION MOLDING.

STYROFLEX®

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Styroflex® is a part of the Essential HD Package that can be provided with EU and US food contact statements, USP Class

VI, ISO 10993 compliance and a Drug Master File (DMF). Notification of Change (NOC) term up to 12 months can also be

offered when signing a long term supply contract. For more information please contact your sales representative.

Property Test method Unit Styroflex® 2G66

Melt volume-flow rate 200 °C/10kg

ISO 1133 cm3/10min 14

ASTM D 1238 g/10 min 13

Tensile modulus1mm/min

ISO 527-1-2 MPa 120

ASTM D 638 psi × 103 18.6

Tensile stress at yield

ISO 527-1/2 MPa 4

ASTM D 638 psi 450

Light transmission

ASTM D 1003 % 80

Charpy impact strengthUnnotched*Notched

ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2n.b.*n.b.

Tensile elongation at breakISO 527-1/2 % >500

ASTM D 638 % 500

APPLICATION FIELDS• Drip chambers

• Catheters*

• Connectors

• Tubes

• Collection bags

• Infusion bags*

• Film applications

• Soft touch (2K molding)

* Pure or as additives

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KEY FEATURES• High stiffness

• Heat resistance

• Transparency – allows easy visual,

automated inspection

• Processability – high flow, fast cycle time

• Dimensional stability – rigidity and

tensile strength

• Sterilizability – EtO, Gamma, E-beam, NO2

• Bondability – ultrasonic, solvent, or adhesive

• Excellent light transmission

• Parts are printable

• Chemical resistance – saline, bleach, betadine,

glutaraldehyde, lipids

• Cost effectiveness with proven performance

LUSTRAN® SAN AND LURAN® HD ARE INEOS STYROLUTION‘S BRANDS

OF STYRENE ACRYLONITRILE (SAN). THEY HAVE A UNIQUE BALANCE OF

COST/PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES, DEMONSTRATING TRANSPARENCY

WITH HIGH RIGIDITY AND OUTSTANDING RESISTANCE TO HEAT

DEFORMATION, SCRATCHING, AND CHEMICAL ATTACK.

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LUSTRAN® SAN ANDLURAN® HD

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Luran® HD, as a part of Full Service HD Package, is offered with Notification of Change (NOC) term up to 36 months when

signing a long term supply contract. Lustran® SAN belongs to Essential HD Package and can be offered with NOC term up

to 12 months under the same conditions. Luran® HD and Lustran® SAN can be provided with full regulatory compliance (USP

class VI, ISO 10993, EU and US food contact statement, Drug Master File (DMF)). For more information please contact your

sales representative.

Property of Styrene Acrylonitrile

Test method Unit Luran® HD 20 Lustran® SAN 29 Lustran® SAN 31Lustran® SAN

Sparkle

Melt volume-flow rate 220 °C/10kg

ISO 1133 cm3/10min 22 16 24 44

MFR 220 °C/10kg

ASTM D 1238 g/10min 20 15 22 39

Tensile modulus

ISO 527 – 1/-2 MPa 3700 3830 3580 3630

ASTM D 638 psi × 103 520 475 475 470

Impact (23°C)

Charpy, notched,

ISO 179/1eAkJ/m2 2 1.5 1.5 1.5

Izod notched impact

ft-lb/in 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4

Light transmission 1/8" thick*4mm thick

ASTM 1003 %90

90*88

86*88

86*90

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APPLICATION FIELDS• Cell growth bottles

• Cuvettes

• Centrifuge tubes

• Caps and closures

• Anesthesia trays

• Diagnostic test kits

• Blood analysis trays

• Labware

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KEY FEATURES• Extreme clarity and transparency

• Excellent flow properties

• Hydrophobic (no pre-drying)

• Virtually no molded-in stress

• Outstanding property retention after sterilization:

EtO, Gamma, E-beam, NO2

• High chemical resistance to alcohols

• Clarity and color consistency/neutrality

• Ease of processing

INEOS STYROLUTION’S BEST-IN-CLASS TRANSPARENT STYRENE-METHYL-

METHACRYLATE-COPOLYMERS (SMMA) ARE A PREMIUM CHOICE FOR

APPLICATIONS DEMANDING A STRONG, STIFF, WATER-CLEAR PLASTIC.

NAS® IS HYDROPHOBIC, PROVIDES EXCELLENT THERMAL STABILITY, AND

VERY GOOD ALCOHOL RESISTANCE.

NAS®

NAS® is a part of the Essential HD Package that can be provided with EU and US food contact statements, USP Class VI, ISO

10993 compliance and a Drug Master File (DMF). Notification of Change (NOC) term up to 12 months can also be provided

when signing a long term supply contract. For more information please contact your sales representative.

Property Test Method Unit NAS® 21 NAS® 30 NAS® 90

Melt volume- flow rate 220 °C/10 kg(*200°C/5 kg)

ISO 1133 cm3/10min24

2.1*30

2.4*16

1.7*

ASTM D 1238 g/10min22

1.9*27

2.2*14

1.5*

Tensile modulus1mm/min

ISO 527-1-2 MPa 3300 3300 3100

ASTM D 638 psi × 103 470 470 490

Charpy impact strengthUnnotchedNotched

ISO 179/1eU kJ/m2121.5

121.5

131.5

Vicat softening temperature

ISO 306 (B/2 120°C/h, 50N)

°C 98 98 90

ASTM D 648 (B10 (120 C°/hour, 10 N))

°F 222 220 207

Flexural modulus ASTM D 790 psi × 103 450 460 490

Light transmission 4mm thick

ASTM D 1003 % 91 91 91

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APPLICATION FIELDS• Filters

• Connectors

• Adapters

• Nebulizer housings

• Specimen holders

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