Acetron™ GP FG POM-C/Ertacetal™ C FG POM-C (Food Grade) is a general purpose polyoxymethylene, copolymer acetal grade that is favored for its porosity free nature, as well as its higher resistance to hydrolysis, strong alkalis and thermal oxidative degradation than homopolymer acetal grades. These food grade, POM-C shapes also offer low moisture absorption and excellent machinability capabilities, making it a very versatile material that can excel in a multitude of environments. Due to these characteristics and their compliance with compositional FDA 21 CFR § 177.2470 and EU 10/2011 requirements, components made from this material are used frequently for food contact applications.
PROPERTIES
Porosity free
Great resistance to hydrolysis, strong alkalis and thermal oxidative degradation
Low moisture absorption
Excellent machinability
Food contact compliant
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
100
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
100
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
66
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
3,000
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
23
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
40
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
72
Flexural Strength (MPa)
91
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
8.0
Chemical Properties
Property
Value
Hot Water / Steam
Limited
Acids, Weak
Limited
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3)
Not acceptable
Alkalies, Weak
Acceptable
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14)
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aromatic
Not acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aliphatic
Acceptable
Ketones, Esters
Acceptable
Chlorinated Solvents
Limited
Alcohols
Acceptable
Inorganic Salt Solutions
Acceptable
Electrical Properties
Property
Value
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)
20
Certification Properties
Property
Value
FDA
Compliant
European Food Approval
Compliant
NSF
Compliant
3A-SSI
Compliant
Canada AG
USDA
Compliant
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Medical use
FOOD - FDA FOOD - EU FOOD - 3A-SSI FOOD - USDA
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
POM-C
Brand Family
Colors
Blue Black Natural
Density (g/cm3)
1.41
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
