Duratron® LSG PEI
- Chemical Family
- Polyetherimide (PEI)Polyimides (PI)
Duratron® LSG PEI is a product available in the form of plates and rods and offers a range of valuable features such as good electrical properties, ethylene oxide sterilizability, biocompatibility, hydrolysis resistance, X-ray sterilizability, life science grade, gamma sterilizability, good mechanical properties, food contact acceptability, steam sterilizability, high performance, heat sterilizability, plasma gas sterilizability, excellent thermal properties, and chemical resistance. It comes in a variety of colors including black, translucent, blue, and amber. This versatile material is suitable for a wide range of applications, including implants and prosthetics, medical devices and assemblies, and food and beverage packaging.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Plates, Rods
- Plates
- Rods
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Duratron® PBI, PEI, PAI
- Density
- 1,280.0 kg/m³
- Features
Biocompatible, Chemical Resistant, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable, Excellent Thermal Properties, Food Contact Acceptable, Gamma Sterilizable, Good Electrical Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, Heat Sterilizable, High Performance, Hydrolysis Resistant, Life Science Grade, Plasma Gas Sterilizable, Steam Sterilizable, X-Ray Sterilizable
- Polymer Name
- Polyether Imide (PEI)
- Tensile Modulus
- 3,500.0 MPa
- Color (Properties)
- Amber, Black, Blue, Translucent
- Odor
- Odorless
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Printing & Packaging
- Flame Rating
- UL 94 V0
- Insoluble In
- Water
- Technology
- Plastics
- Labeling Claims
- Animal Products-free
- Biocompatible
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Product Families
- Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
- Color
- Amber
- Black
- Blue
- Translucent
- Material Features
- Biocompatible
- Chemical Resistant
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable
- Excellent Thermal Properties
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Gamma Sterilizable
- Good Electrical Properties
- Good Mechanical Properties
Technical data
Table 1 of 4
16 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength ⁶ | 129.0 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Strain (elongation, at yield) ⁶ | 7.0 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Strain (elongation, at break) ⁶ | 13.0 | % | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁷ |
| Tensile Modulus of Elasticity ⁶ | 3500.0 | MPa | ISO 527-1/-2 ⁹ |
| Shear Strength ⁶ | 97.0 | psi | ASTM D732 |
| Compressive Stress (at 1% nominal strain) ⁶ | 31.0 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Compressive Stress (at 2% nominal strain) ⁶ | 61.0 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Compressive Stress (at 5% nominal strain) ⁶ | 137.0 | MPa | ISO 604 ¹⁰ |
| Compressive Strength ⁶ | 22000.0 | psi | ASTM D695 ¹¹ |
| Charpy Impact Strength - Unnotched ⁶ | no break | kJ/m² | ISO 179-1/1eU |
| Charpy Impact Strength - Notched ⁶ | 3.5 | kJ/m² | ISO 179-1/1eA |
| Izod Impact Notched ⁶ | 0.5 | ft.lb./in | ASTM D256 |
Table 2 of 4
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Decomposition | min. 530 | °C | — |
| Self Ignition Temperature | 350.0 | °C | ASTM D 1929 |
| Density | 1.27 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183-1 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.28 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Water Absorption (after 24h immersion in water of 23 °C) | 0.25 | % | ASTM D570 ¹⁷ |
| Water Absorption (at saturation in water of 23 °C) | 1.3 | % | ASTM D570 ¹⁷ |
| Wear Rate | 1325.0 | μm/km | ISO 7148-2 ¹⁸ |
| Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (-) | 0.3 - 0.5 | — | ISO 7148-2 ¹⁸ |
| Limiting PV (at 100 FPM) | 1875.0 | ft.lbs/in².min | QTM 55007 ²¹ |
Table 3 of 4
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Transition Temperature (DMA - Tan δ) ¹ ² | 215.0 | °C | — |
| Thermal Conductivity (at 23°C) ¹ | 0.24 | W/(K.m) | — |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at -40 to 150 °C) ¹ | 31.0 | μin./in./°F | ASTM E-831 (TMA) |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at 23 to 60°C) ¹ | 50.0 | μm/(m.K) | — |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at 23 to 100°C) ¹ | 50.0 | μm/(m.K) | — |
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (above 150°C) ¹ | 60.0 | μm/(m.K) | — |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (method A, 1.8 MPa) ¹ | 195.0 | °C | ISO 75-1/-2 |
| Continuous Allowable Service Temperature in Air (for 20 hrs) ¹ ³ | 170.0 | °C | — |
| Service Temperature ¹ ⁴ | -50.0 | °C | — |
| Flammability UL 94 (3 mm) ¹ ⁵ | V - 0 | — | — |
| Flammability Oxygen Index ¹ | 47.0 | % | ISO 4589-1/-2 |
Table 4 of 4
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Strength | 27.0 | kV/mm | IEC 60243-1 ¹⁵ |
| Volume Resistivity | 1 x 10¹³ | Ohm.cm | IEC 62631-3-1 |
| Surface Resistivity | 1 x 10¹² | Ohm/sq. | ANSI/ESD STM 11.11 |
| Dielectric Constant (at 1 MHz) | 3.0 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
| Dissipation Factor (at 1MHz) | 0.002 | — | IEC 62631-2-1 |
