MTC is soft, smooth and semi-transparent, suitable for the design of high temperature, wear-resistant medical instruments, USP Class VI medical grade polyvinylidene fluoride, stable and stabilising to chemicals such as alcohols, very suitable for insulating and protecting various types of medical instruments.
Certifications / Regulations
ISO 10993, RoHS
Operating Temperature Range
- Continuous use temperature: -55˚C~175˚C
- Minimum Shrinkage Temperature: 125˚C
- Complete shrinkage temperature: 150˚C or more
characterisation
- Shrinkage rate: 2:1
- Wear-resistant, high temperature resistant
- Good flame retardancy and chemical corrosion resistance.
- Good physical, chemical and electronic properties
- Excellent electrical insulation properties
- Suitable for gamma ray (γ) and ethylene oxide (ETO) sterilisation
- Double Layer Plastic Bag, Plastic Tray Packaging
- ISO 10993 and RoHS certified.
Technical Performance
| characterisation | Standard | Test Method | typical value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length change rate | -10%~10% | ASTM D2671 | Through |
| Tensile Strength | ≥24.1Mpa | ASTM D2671 | ≥30Mpa |
| Volume resistivity | ≥1011Ω-cm | ASTM D2671 | ≥1011Ω-cm |
| Insulation Voltage | AC2500V/60S no hit |
ASTM D2671 | no hit |
| Elongation at break | ≥200% | ASTM D2671 | ≥400% |
| Thermal shock | No cracks | ASTM D2671 (275˚C/4 hours) |
No cracks |
| Low Temperature Flexibility | No cracks | ASTM D2671 (-55˚C/4 hours) |
No cracks |
| Elongation at break after ageing | ≥100% | ASTM D2671 (225˚C/168 hours) |
≥100% |
| Corrosion | Non-corrosive | ASTM D2671 | Through |
| Excellent electrical insulation properties | |||
| No heavy metal | |||
| Suitable for gamma ray (γ) and ethylene oxide (ETO) sterilisation | |||
Product Specification
| Product Model | Nominal Size | Before Shrinkage (mm) |
After Shrinkage (mm) |
Standard Length (metres) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mm | Inner Diameter (minimum) |
Inner Diameter (maximum) |
wall thickness | ||
| MTC-0012 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.25±0.05 | 200 |
| MTC-0016 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.25±0.05 | 200 |
| MTC-0024 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.25±0.05 | 200 |
| MTC-0032 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.25±0.05 | 200 |
| MTC-0048 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 2.4 | 0.25±0.05 | 100 |
| MTC-0064 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 0.30±0.08 | 100 |
| MTC-0095 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 4.8 | 0.30±0.08 | 100 |
| MTC-0127 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 6.4 | 0.30±0.08 | 100 |
| MTC-0191 | 19.1 | 19.1 | 9.5 | 0.43±0.08 | 50 |
| MTC-0254 | 25.4 | 25.4 | 12.7 | 0.48±0.08 | 50 |
