Ketron™ LSG CA30 PEEK (Life Science Grade) stock shapes are made from 30% carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK resin, pre-assessed for biocompatibility. The stock shape is also pre-assessed for biocompatibility for up to 24 hours contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993.
Ketron™ LSG CA30 PEEK shapes exhibit exceptional stiffness, mechanical strength and dimensional stability, as well as optimal resistance to wear and creep.
The components are also sterilizable by means of steam (autoclave), dry heat, EtO (ethylene oxide), plasma and gamma- and X-ray irradiation. These attributes make this material an excellent candidate for applications in the medical and bioprocessing fields, such as nailing target devices, grips, adapters and washers.
PROPERTIES
Pre-assessed on both resin and stock shapes for up to 24 hours contact with body or tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993
30% carbon fiber-reinforced for exceptional stiffness, mechanical strength, dimensional stability and resistance to wear and creep
Excellent sterilization resistance via steam, dry heat, EtO, plasma and gamma- and X-ray irradiation
Exceptional resistance to high temperatures and chemicals
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
260
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
250
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
110
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
9,200
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
69
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
125
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
170
Flexural Strength (MPa)
220
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
5.0
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
Not compliant
European Food Approval
Not compliant
NSF
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
Canada AG
USDA
Not compliant
Flammability (UL Rating)
V-0
Medical use
MEDICAL - ISO 10993-5 and USP <87> MEDICAL - ISO 10993-10 (S) MEDICAL - ISO 10993-10 (IR) and USP <88> MEDICAL - ISO 10993-11 and USP <88> MEDICAL - USP <88> (Implant) MEDICAL - USP VI MEDICAL - ISO 10993-4 MEDICAL - USP <661>
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
PEEK
Brand Family
Colors
Black
Density (g/cm3)
1.4
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
