TIVAR™ DS FG UHMW-PE (Food Grade) is a modified PE with extremely high molecular weight (average 9E6 g/mol) which, when combined with Mitsubishi Chemical Group's sophisticated manufacturing process, results in a UHMW-PE with superior wear and abrasion resistance over the standard TIVAR™ 1000 UHMW-PE. TIVAR™ DS FG UHMW-PE also is EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520 compliant, making this grade ideal for components and replacement parts in food processing and packaging plants.
PROPERTIES
Extremely high molecular weight
EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR § 177.1520 compliant
Superior wear and abrasion resistance
Internal lubrication
Good slip resistance
Good impact resistance
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
Yellow
Density (g/cm3)
0.93
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
