Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials RCH® 1000 Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials RCH® 1000 Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE); UHMW PE (Ultra High Molecular Weight PE)
Material Notes:	RCH 1000 Ultra High Molecular Weight UHMW-PE is a highly versatile, ultra-high molecular weight plastic that is ideal for many orthotic applications. It has a forming temperature of +180°C, is suited for deep-drawing and has an excellent stability. RCH 1000 PE-UHMW is used for ankle foot orthoses, body jackets, upper limb orthoses and especially for orthopedic insoles.
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Available Properties

Density, ISO 1183-1
Water Absorption, ISO 62, Immersion
Water Absorption at Saturation
Hardness, Shore D, ISO 868
Tensile Strength, Ultimate, ISO 527-1/-2
Elongation at Break, ISO 527-1/-2
Modulus of Elasticity, ISO 527-1/-2
Charpy Impact Unnotched, ISO 179-1/1eU
Charpy Impact, Notched, ISO 21304-2, double 14° notched
Sand Slurry, ISO 15527, based on TIVAR®1000 = 100
Surface Resistivity per Square, ANSI/ESD STM 11.11
CTE, linear
Melting Point, ISO 11357-1/-3, DSC, 10°C / min
Maximum Service Temperature, Air, Continuous (20.000 hrs)
Minimum Service Temperature, Air
Flammability, UL94

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Manufacturer Notes:
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (former Quadrant Engineering Plastics Products)

Category Notes
Plastic

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