Altron™ LSG PC (Life Science Grade) stock shapes are made from unfilled PC resin. The material is pre-assessed for biocompatibility at the stock shape level for up to 30 days contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993 and wetted contact applications in bioprocessing.
Altron™ LSG PC offers outstanding impact resistance, toughness and dielectric properties. While the material is not suitable for steam sterilization and dry heat, it offers good resistance to other common methods of sterilization including EtO (Ethylene Oxide), plasma, gamma- and X-ray irradiation. These characteristics make Altron™ LSG PC components a favored solution for applications in the medical and bioprocessing industries such as medical device housings, analyzers and bioreactor equipment.
PROPERTIES
Stock shapes pre-assessed for up to 30 days contact with body or tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993
Pre-assessed for wetted contact applications in bioprocessing
Outstanding toughness and impact resistance
Sterilizable via EtO, plasma, gamma and X-ray irradiation
Great dielectric properties
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
130
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
120
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
74
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
2,400
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
22
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
40
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
80
Flexural Strength (MPa)
103
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
9.0
Chemical Properties
Property
Value
Hot Water / Steam
Limited
Acids, Weak
Acceptable
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3)
Limited
Alkalies, Weak
Limited
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14)
Not 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)
28
Certification Properties
Property
Value
FDA
Compliant
European Food Approval
Not compliant
NSF
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
Canada AG
USDA
Not compliant
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Medical use
FOOD - FDA MEDICAL - BIOPROCESSING - AFO - Animal Free Origin MEDICAL - USP VI MEDICAL - ISO 10993-10 (IR) and USP <88> MEDICAL - ISO 10993-11 and USP <88> MEDICAL - USP <88> (Implant) MEDICAL - ISO 10993-5 and USP <87> MEDICAL - ISO 10993-10 (S) MEDICAL - USP <661>
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
PC
Brand Family
Colors
Transparent
Density (g/cm3)
1.2
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
