Tecapro MT Plate, Rod, Sheet and Tube
Tecapro™ MT (PP) plate (Sheet) is a FDA approved unique polypropylene based product with exceptionally low residual stress to facilitate the fabrication of dimensionally stable parts with varying cross sections. The natural resin meets USP Class VI requirements. Tecapro MT is one of Ensinger-Hydes Medical Grade products with many desirable features:
- Heat stabilized
- Autoclavable
- Biocompatible
- Good chemical resistance
- Hydrolysis and superheated steam resistant
- Low moisture absorption
- Good slide and wear properties
TECAPRO™ MT is an FDA approved homopolymer polypropylene based material with exceptionally low residual stress to facilitate the fabrication of dimensionally stable parts with varying cross sections.
| Properties | Condition | Value | Test Method | Comment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | ||||||
| Tensile strength at yield | @ 73°F | 5,076 | psi | ASTM D 638 | ||
| Elongation at break | @ 73°F | 12 | % | ASTM D 638 | ||
| Flexural strength | @ 73°F | 7,830 | psi | ASTM D 790 | ||
| Modulus of elasticity (flexural test) | @ 73°F | 210,000 | psi | ASTM D 790 | ||
| Compression strength | 1% Sec, @ 73°F | 2320 | psi | ASTM D 695 | ||
| Compression modulus | 232,000 | psi | ASTM D 695 | |||
| Impact strength (Izod) | @ 73°F | 0.899 | ft-lbs/in | ASTM D 256 | ||
| Thermal | Melting temperature | 325 | °F | 1) | 1) Per ASTM D789 | |
| Deflection temperature | @ 264 psi | 187 | °F | ASTM D 648 | ||
| Service temperature | Long term | 212 | °F | – | ||
| Service temperature | Intermittent | 284 | °F | – |
For further information or ordering of Medical Grade plastics you may call Modern Plastics at (800) 243-9696 or email Vince Griffin at vgriffin@modernplastics.com.
