Zelux® GS
(polycarbonate - gamma stabilized)
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Medical grade Zelux GS
polycarbonate is produced from resin formulated to meet the
stringent performance characteristics and requirements of the
healthcare industry. Suitable for EtO gas and limited
autoclaving sterilization, the resin also has proprietary color
enhancement technology to reduce color shift caused by gamma
radiation.
The following physical property
information is based on typical values of the base polycarbonate
resin. |
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Mechanical Properties |
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Units |
ASTM Test |
Result |
| Flexural Modulus |
psi |
D790 |
340,000 |
| Flexural Strength @yield |
psi |
D790 |
14,200 |
| Hardness-Rockwell R |
- |
D785 |
R118 |
| Izod Impact Strength Notched @ 73°F |
ft·lbs/in |
D256 |
17.0 |
| Izod Impact Strength Un-notched |
ft·lbs/in |
D256 |
60.0 |
| Tensile Elongation @break |
% |
D638 |
135.0 |
| Tensile Strength @break |
psi |
D638 |
10,000 |
| Tensile Strength @yield |
psi |
D638 |
9,000 |
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Thermal Properties |
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Units |
ASTM Test |
Result |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
in/in/°F |
D696 |
3.8 X 10-5 |
| Heat Deflection Temp. @66 psi |
°F |
D648 |
280 |
| Heat Deflection Temp. @264 psi |
°F |
D648 |
270 |
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Other Properties |
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Units |
ASTM Test |
Result |
| Specific Gravity |
- |
D792 |
1.20 |
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| Applications
Include: |
| • Surgical equipment |
| • Instrument components |
| • Housings and covers |
| Advantages of
Zelux® GS: |
| • Resin is USP Class VI compliant |
| • Excellent impact resistance |
| • Lot controlled and traceable |
| • Easy to machine |
| • Optical clarity |
| Manufacturing
Capabilities: |
| Standard: |
| Rod: 1” to 11/2” diameter |
| Rod length: 48” |
| Non-Standard: |
| Rod: 3/8” to 6” diameter |
| Slab: 3/8” to 6” thick |
| Color/Grades: |
| Clear with blue tint (custom tints
and opaques available). |
| *In addition to our standard
capabilities, Westlake also has the ability to process custom
resins in various sizes and colors with some exceptions. |
| Zelux® GS is a registed trademark of
Westlake Plastics Co. |
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