Proteus™ LSG HP PP-H (Life Science Grade) stock shapes are made from high purity polypropylene resin that has undergone additional filtration to remove black particles, thus increasing purity. The material is also pre-assessed for biocompatibility at the stock shape level for wetted contact applications in bioprocessing according to USP VI and ISO 10993.
Proteus™ LSG HP PP-H shapes are characterized by their excellent resistance to chemical cleaning agents and zero moisture absorption. These traits, in combination with their low levels of extractables and leachables, make Proteus™ LSG HP PP-H components a favored solution in the bioprocessing industry for upstream applications in bioreactors (e.g. valves, mixers, impellers), downstream applications in chromatography (e.g. fluid distribution plates) and filtration.
PROPERTIES
Stock shapes pre-assessed for wetted contact applications in bioprocessing according to USP VI and ISO 10993
Additional resin filtration for especially high purity
Low levels of extractables and leachables
Zero moisture absorption
High strength-to-weight ratio
Excellent resistance to chemical cleaning agents
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
60
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
90
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
34
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
1,800
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
18
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
27
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
Flexural Strength (MPa)
50
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
12
Chemical Properties
Property
Value
Hot Water / Steam
Acceptable
Acids, Weak
Acceptable
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3)
Limited
Alkalies, Weak
Acceptable
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14)
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aromatic
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aliphatic
Acceptable
Ketones, Esters
Acceptable
Chlorinated Solvents
Acceptable
Alcohols
Acceptable
Inorganic Salt Solutions
Acceptable
Electrical Properties
Property
Value
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)
Certification Properties
Property
Value
FDA
Compliant
European Food Approval
Not compliant
NSF
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
Canada AG
USDA
Compliant
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Medical use
MEDICAL - ISO 10993-5 and USP <87> MEDICAL - ISO 10993-10 (IR) and USP <88> MEDICAL - ISO 10993-11 and USP <88> MEDICAL - USP <88> (Implant) MEDICAL - USP VI FOOD - FDA
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
PP-H
Brand Family
Colors
Natural (off-white)
Density (g/cm3)
0.91
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
