ZELUX ® GS Polycarbonate (Gamma Stabilized)

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General Info

Medical grade Zelux GS polycarbonate is produced from resin formulated to meet the stringent performance characteristics and requirements of the healthcare industry. Suitable for gamma, E Beam, EtO gas and limited autoclaving sterilization, the resin utilizes proprietary color enhancement technology to reduce color shift caused by gamma radiation.

Key Properties

FDA Compliant
ISO 10993 Compliant
USP VI Compliant
Excellent Impact Strength
Lot Controlled
Easy to Machine
Gamma Stabilized for gamma sterilization applications

Limitations

Applications

Medical Device Components
Sterilizable Structural Parts (gamma, E Beam, Eto and limited autoclaving)
Site Glasses for Medical Devices
Impact Shields
Fluid Handling
Housings and Covers

Resin Trade Names

Manufacturer Trade Names

ZELUX ® GS

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

Sheet, Rod and Machined Parts Only Sheet: .500 inch to 3.000 inch thick x 24.000 Inch x 48.000 Inch Rod: 1.000 inch to 3.000 inch diameter x 48.000 Inch Lengths

Available Colors

Blue/Purple Tinted Transparent

Safety Data Sheet

Typical Properties of ZELUX ® GS Polycarbonate (Gamma Stabilized)

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Amorphous Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PC Polycarbonate
Trade Name			ZELUX ® GS Polycarbonate (Gamma Stabilized)
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Blue/Purple Tinted Transparent
Manufacturer			Westlake
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.2
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.043
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.2
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	9,900
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	psi	135
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	14,100
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	339,000
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	17
THERMAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion	ASTM D696	x 10-5 in./in./°F	3.44
Heat Deflection Temp	ASTM D648	°C at 264 psi	132
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	270
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	121
		°F	250
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-30
		°F	-22
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			Yes
USDA			Yes
NSF			No
3-A Dairy			No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			Yes
OTHER
Description			Value
UV Resistant			No
Relative Cost			$$$$
Machinability			3

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

ZELUX® is a registered trademark of Westlake Plastic Company

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