Colored plastics are very popular in medical technology, e.g., to easily distinguish between different instruments and sizes. TECASON™ P MT (Radel® R) has been specially designed to fulfill these requirements.

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TECASON™ P MT Radel® R is a mechanical grade plastic with exceptional resistance to the common sterilization techniques, giving added safety in medical applications. The material also possesses high thermal resistance, excellent mechanical properties and toughness.

TECASON™ P MT Radel® R Properties:

• Resistant to cleaning agents, disinfectants and various solvents
• Resistant to repeated steam sterilization cycles
• High resistance to gamma radiation
• Good hydrolysis resistance
• Excellent dimensional stability
• High thermal and mechanical capacity
• High impact strength and notched impact strength
• High hardness and rigidity
• Low water absorption
• Very good electrical insulation
• Biocompatibility
• FDA conformity of raw material and color pigments

TECASON™ P MT Radel® R is available in many standard colors.

Preferred fields
Medical technology, food technology, precision engineering

Applications
Surgical instruments, instrument handles, implant trials, sterilization trays

TECASON™ P MT (Radel® R) is a registered trademark of ENSINGER-HYDE.

Radel® R is a registered trademark of Solvay Advanced Polymers.