TIVAR™ Cestidur FG UHMW-PE is a modified food grade material with extremely high molecular weight (average 9E6 g/mol). Its high molecular weight in combination with a particular manufacturing process result in a PE grade with superior wear and abrasion resistance over TIVAR™ 1000 UHMW-PE. The material is compliant with FDA (21 CFR § 177.1520) and EU 10/2011 requirements.
PROPERTIES
Internal lubrication for greater resistance to abrasion and wear
EU 10/2011 and compositional FDA 21 CFR § 177.2470 compliant
Good slip properties
Good impact resistance, even at temperatures below -200º C
Easily machinable
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
42
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
80
Flammability (UL Rating)
HB
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
19
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
700
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
6
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
10
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
16
Flexural Strength (MPa)
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
100P
Chemical Properties
Property
Value
Hot Water / Steam
Limited
Acids, Weak
Acceptable
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3)
Acceptable
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)
45
Industry Specific Usage (FOOD)
Property
Value
FDA
Compliant
EU
Compliant
USDA
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
VMX materials
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (MEDICAL)
Property
Value
ISO 10993-5 and USP <87>
Not compliant
ISO 10993-10 Sensitization
Not compliant
ISO 10993-10 (Intracutaneous Reactivity) and USP <88>
Not compliant
ISO 10993-11 and USP <88>
Not compliant
USP <88> (Implant)
Not compliant
ISO-10993-4
Not compliant
USP <661>
Not compliant
USP Class VI
Not compliant
AFO - Animal Free Origin
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (RECYCLED)
Property
Value
Statera™ portfolio
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (NUCLEAR)
Property
Value
Shielding Portfolio
Not compliant
PMUC certified
Not compliant
Industry Specific Usage (SEMICON)
Property
Value
ESd materials
Not compliant
Conductive materials
Not compliant
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
UHMW-PE
Brand Family
Colors
Grey
Density (g/cm3)
0.93
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
