Technical Information
The technical information shown on these pages are considered to be general guidelines only. They are merely recommendations, not guarantees of performance as so many factors can affect the chemical resistance and performance of various resins. Users should be guided by their own tests under conditions equivalent to or representative of those to which a particular product would be subjected.

 

Resin Code
PP PS HDPE LDPE
Polypropylene Polystyrene High Density Polyethylene Low Density Polyethylene

 

Physical Properties of Resin (Reference Only)
   
Sterilization Method
       
Resin Transparency Autoclavable 1 Radiation 2 Chemical 3 Max Use Temp C Brittleness Temp C Metal Content 4 Recycle Code
PP Translucent
Yes
Yes
Yes
140
0
None
5
PS Translucent
No
Yes
No
90
20
None
6
HDPE Translucent
No
Yes
Yes
120
-100
None
2
LDPE Translucent
No
Yes
Yes
80
-100
None
4

 

1 Recommended Autoclave Procedure:
 120 C for 15 minutes at 15 P.S.I.

2 Radiation Sterilization: Gamma-Cobalt 60 Irradiation

3 Chemical Disinfectants: Generally the four resins listed above can be subjected to the most commonly used disinfectants.
Note: Chemically aggressive disinfectants used for a prolonged time period may cause surface attack with polystyrene such as crazing.

4 Metal Content: All Materials used in the manufacture of our products have been formulated without the intentional addition of heavy metals. The combined level of trace elements does not exceed the 1994 CONEG Model Legislation limits of 100ppm.