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KetronĀ® LSG CA30 PEEK

KetronĀ® LSG CA30 PEEK is a product available in the form of plates and rods, and possesses an array of beneficial features including ethylene oxide sterilizability, biocompatibility, X-ray sterilizability, high stiffness, life science grade, gamma sterilizability, excellent mechanical strength, heat resistance, steam sterilizability, heat sterilizability, wear resistance, plasma gas sterilizability, dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and creep resistance. It comes in a sleek black color and is well-suited for applications in appliances and electronics. Potential uses include nailing target devices, grips, adapters, and washers.

Brand: KetronĀ® PEEK (15 products)

Polymer Name: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

Physical Form: Plates, Rods

Features: Biocompatible, Chemical Resistant, Creep Resistant, Dimensional Stability, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable, Excellent Mechanical Strength, Gamma Sterilizable, Heat Resistance, Heat Sterilizable, High Stiffness, Life Science Grade, Plasma Gas Sterilizable, Steam Sterilizable, Wear Resistant, X-Ray Sterilizable

Density:: 1,410.0 kg/mĀ³

Tensile Modulus: 9,200.0 MPa

Color (Properties): Black

Technical Data Sheet

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)
Fillers Included
Carbon Fiber
Polymer Name
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Technologies
Plastics
Product Families
Plastics ā€” Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
BSE-free,
Biocompatible,
TSE-free
Materials Features
Biocompatible,
Chemical Resistant,
Creep Resistant,
Dimensional Stability,
Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable,
Excellent Mechanical Strength,
Gamma Sterilizable,
Heat Resistance,
Heat Sterilizable,
High Stiffness,
Life Science Grade,
Plasma Gas Sterilizable,
Steam Sterilizable,
Wear Resistant,
X-Ray Sterilizable
Product Highlights
  • Excellent mechanical strength, stiffness, resistance to chemicals and repeated sterilization via all current methods.
  • Pre-assessed for biocompatibility on both resin & stock shape (USP VI & ISO 10993) for up to 24 hours contact.
    • Excellent sterilization resistance via steam, dry heat, Ethylene Oxide, plasma, gamma and x-ray
    • Exceptional resistance to heat and chemicals
    • 30% carbon fiber reinforced for exceptional mechanical properties

Applications & Uses

Markets
Consumer Goods
Applications
Consumer Goods ā€” Appliances & Electronics
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Adapter,
Grips,
Washer
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Compression Molding,
Extrusion
Recommended Applications
  • Those in which the duration of contact with human body tissue is limited up to 24 hours*.
  • Potential applications for this material include nailing target devices, grips, adapters, and washers.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Black
Flame Rating
UL 94 V0
Physical Form
Plates,
Rods
Odor
Odorless
Insoluble in
Water
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength ā¶144.0MPaISO 527-1/-2 ā·
Tensile Strain (elongation, at break) ā¶3.5%ISO 527-1/-2 ā·
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity ā¶9200.0MPaISO 527-1/-2 ā¹
Shear Strength ā¶103.0psiASTM D732
Compressive Stress (at 1% nominal strain) ā¶69.0MPaISO 604 Ā¹ā°
Compressive Stress (at 2% nominal strain) ā¶125.0MPaISO 604 Ā¹ā°
Compressive Stress (at 5% nominal strain) ā¶170.0MPaISO 604 Ā¹ā°
Compressive Strength ā¶29000.0psiASTM D695 Ā¹Ā¹
Charpy Impact Strength - Unnotched ā¶50.0kJ/mĀ²ISO 179-1/1eU
Charpy Impact Strength - Notched ā¶5.0kJ/mĀ²ISO 179-1/1eA
Izod Impact Notched ā¶1.03ft.lb./inASTM D256
Flexural Strength ā¶220.0MPaISO 178 Ā¹Ā²
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity ā¶1250.0ksiASTM D790
Rockwell M Hardness ā¶ Ā¹ā“102.0-ISO 2039-2
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Thermal Decompositionmin. 400Ā°C-
Self Ignition Temperature595.0Ā°CASTM D 1929
Density1.4g/cmĀ³ISO 1183-1
Specific Gravity1.41-ASTM D792
Water Absorption (after 24h immersion in water of 23 Ā°C)0.06%ASTM D570 Ā¹ā·
Water Absorption (at saturation in water of 23 Ā°C)0.35%ASTM D570 Ā¹ā·
Wear Rate2.0Ī¼m/kmISO 7148-2 Ā¹āø
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (-)0.2 - 0.3-ISO 7148-2 Ā¹āø
Limiting PV (at 100 FPM)25000.0ft.lbs/inĀ².minQTM 55007 Ā²Ā¹
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (DSC, at 10Ā°C) Ā¹340.0Ā°CISO 11357-1/-3
Thermal Conductivity (at 23Ā°C) Ā¹0.92W/(K.m)-
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at -40 to 150 Ā°C) Ā¹10.0Ī¼in./in./Ā°FASTM E-831 (TMA)
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at 23 to 60Ā°C) Ā¹25.0Ī¼m/(m.K)-
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (at 23 to 100Ā°C) Ā¹25.0Ī¼m/(m.K)-
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (above 150Ā°C) Ā¹55.0Ī¼m/(m.K)-
Heat Deflection Temperature (method A, 1.8 MPa) Ā¹260.0Ā°CISO 75-1/-2
Continuous Allowable Service Temperature in Air (for 20 hrs) Ā¹ Ā³250.0Ā°C-
Service Temperature Ā¹ ā“-20.0Ā°C-
Flammability UL 94 (3 mm) Ā¹ āµV - 0--
Flammability Oxygen Index Ā¹40.0%ISO 4589-1/-2
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Electric Strength32.0Volts/milASTM D149
Volume Resistivity1 x 10ā“Ohm.cmIEC 62631-3-1
Surface Resistivity1 x 10ā“ to 1 x 10ā¶Ohm/sq.ANSI/ESD STM 11.11
Note

Handling (Machining) :

  • During machining of the semi-finished products, evacuate swarf to prevent slipping or tripping hazard and observe the maximum allowable concentration of dust and
  • formaldehyde levels on the workplace which apply in your country.
  • Wear safety goggles during machining.

Storage:

  • The products shall be stored indoors in a normal environment (air at 10 - 30Ā°C / 30 - 70% RH) and kept away from any source of degradation such as sunlight, UV-lamps, chemicals (direct or indirect contact), ionizing radiation, flames, etc.
  • Dimensional changes (camber, warpage, shrinkage ā€¦) of the products as well as slight color shifts of the external surfaces can occur with time.
  • The latter does generally not pose a problem in case of semi-finished products since the surface-layer is mostly removed anyway upon machining them into finished parts.

Safety measures:

  • Standard industrial safety recommendations shall be observed.
  • Temperatures above the melting temperature shall be avoided.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
ISO 10993,
SARA 302,
SARA 304,
SARA 313,
UL 94,
USP Class VI

Technical Details & Test Data

Material Selection

Biocompatibility Pre-assessment Table - Medical

  1. Cytotoxicity
Ref.: ISO 10993-5 and USP <87> Biological
Reactivity Tests, In Vitro Elution Test		 2. Sensitization
Ref. ISO 10993-10, Magnusson & Kligman
Maximization Method		 3. Intracutaneous Reactivity
Ref.: ISO 10993-10 and USP <88> Biological
Reactivity Tests, In Vivo ā€“ Intracutaneous Test		 4. Acute Systemic Toxicity
Ref.: ISO 10993-11 and USP <88> Biological
Reactivity Tests, In Vivo ā€“ Systemic Injection Test		 5. Implantation Test
Ref.: USP <88> Biological Reactivity Tests,
In Vivo ā€“ Implantation Test (7 days)		 6. Human blood compatibility
Ref.: ISO 10993-4, Indirect Hemolysis
(in vitro)		 7. USP-Physicochemical Tests for Plastics
Ref.: USP<661> Containers,
Ultra Pure Water extract, 70Ā°C/24h		 USP Class VI
Conclusion from tests 3, 4 and 5

Intended applications of which the duration of
contact with human body tissue is limited to.
KetronĀ® LSG CA30 PEEK Shape Tested (incl. raw materials) Shape Tested (incl. raw materials) Shape Tested (incl. raw materials) Shape Tested (incl. raw materials) Shape Tested (incl. raw materials) Shape Tested (incl. raw materials) Shape Tested (incl. raw materials) Shape Tested (incl. raw materials) max. 24h

Biocompatibility Pre-assessment Table - Bioprocessing

  USP Class VI
Conclusion from tests 3, 4 and 5		 Animal Free Origin (AFO) or EMA/410/01
Rev.3 (Absence of BSE/TSE)		 Food Contact ā€“ FDA
Ref.: USA FDA 21 CFR 177 and 178

Food Contact ā€“ EU
Ref.: Commission Regulation (EU)
No 10/2011
KetronĀ® LSG CA30 PEEK Shape Tested (incl. raw materials) Absence TSE/BSE Not Compliant Not Compliant

Sterilization Resistance

  Compatibility with some commonly used sterilization methods
Ethylene
Oxide gas		 Wet heat (steam)
121Ā°C / 134Ā°C		 Dry heat
160Ā°C		 Plasma Gamma
irradiation		 X-ray
irradiation
KetronĀ® LSG CA30 PEEK

Very Good

 Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good Very Good

Chemical Resistance

  Weak (dilute) acids Strong acids Oxidising chemicals Weak (dilute) alkalis Strong alkalis Hot water (80Ā°C) Steam Esters
(e.g. ethyl acetate)		 Ketones
(e.g. acetone)		 Aromatic hydrocarbons
(e.g. benzene, toluene)

Aliphatic hydrocarbons
(e.g. hexane, octane)
KetronĀ® LSG CA30 PEEK Resistant - In general acceptable Service Life Partially Resistant - Limited Service Life Partially Resistant - Limited Service Life Resistant - In general acceptable Service Life Resistant - In general acceptable Service Life Resistant - In general acceptable Service Life Resistant - In general acceptable Service Life Resistant - In general acceptable Service Life Resistant - In general acceptable Service Life Resistant - In general acceptable Service Life Resistant - In general acceptable Service Life

X-ray Transparency

Transparency of the life science grades to high energy radiation (Measured at 23Ā°C on 12 mm thick test plates, applying radiation with an energy level of 59keV)

Altronā„¢ LSG PC - X-ray transparency - 1

Radiation Resistance

Resistance of the life science grades to gamma radiation

Altronā„¢ LSG PC - Radiation resistance - 1

  • Index 6 = 106Gy / 1MGy = 106Gy / 1 Gy = 100rad /
  • 100rad = 1J/kg / 1J/kg = 6.24.1012MeV/kg
  • X-rays energy ranging from 100eV to 100keV. Gamma radiation have energy greater than 100keV.
  • The Radiation Index (RI) is defined as the logarith, base 10, of the absorbed dose in Mega grays at which the flexural stress at break or flexural strain at break of the tested material is reduced to 50% of its original value, under specified conditions of irradiation (the most radiation-sensitive of these two properties is chosen as the reference critical property).

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Information

Handling (Machining) :

  • During machining of the semi-finished products, evacuate swarf to prevent slipping or tripping hazard and observe the maximum allowable concentration of dust and
  • formaldehyde levels on the workplace which apply in your country.
  • Wear safety goggles during machining.

Storage:

  • The products shall be stored indoors in a normal environment (air at 10 - 30Ā°C / 30 - 70% RH) and kept away from any source of degradation such as sunlight, UV-lamps, chemicals (direct or indirect contact), ionising radiation, flames, etc.
  • Dimensional changes (camber, warpage, shrinkage ā€¦) of the products as well as slight colour shifts of the external surfaces can occur with time.
  • The latter does generally not pose a problem in case of semi-finished products since the surface-layer is mostly removed anyway upon machining them into finished parts.

Safety measures:

  • Standard industrial safety recommendations shall be observed.
  • Temperatures above the melting temperature shall be avoided.