Ensinger Tecaform™ MT Acetal, Medical Grade (POM)

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Ensinger Tecaform™ MT Acetal, Medical Grade (POM)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Acetal (Polyoxymethylene, POM); Acetal Homopolymer, Unreinforced
Material Notes:	TECAFORM® MT is Ensinger's specially formulated medical grade acetal. The material is resistant to multiple cleaning and disinfection agents, and to a number of solvents. It can be steam sterilized by the medical industry's usual methods, and will maintain good strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability. the material feedstock meets the requirements specified by the FDA, and its code of federal regulations, CFR 21. It has also been fully assessed for biocompatibility according to US Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI and ISO 10993. Made from FA compliant resin Tested for biocompatibility in compliance with USP Class VI Tested for Cytotoxicity and compliance according to ISO 10993 Easily machinable while used for a great number of medical applications, TECAFORM MT is particularly suited for use as sizing trials in knee, hip and shoulder replacement procedures. Information provided by Ensinger
Vendors:	Ensinger High Performance Plastics withstand severe environments, resist harsh chemicals, and perform well in extreme temperatures. They offer weight savings that have potential to drive lower cost systems. Click here to view all available suppliers for this material. Please click here if you are a supplier and would like information on how to add your listing to this material.
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Specific Gravity	1.41 g/cc	ASTM D792
Density	0.0509 lb/in³	ASTM D792
Moisture Absorption at Equilibrium	<= 0.30 %	50%RH; ASTM D570
Water Absorption at Saturation	0.50 %	ASTM D570

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Tensile Strength, Yield	1890 psi	1% elongation after 1000hr
	7980 psi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield	30 %	ASTM D638
Rupture Strength	5800 psi @Time 3.60e+6 sec
Tensile Modulus	305 ksi	1mm/min; ASTM D638

Electrical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Volume Resistivity	1.00e+14 ohm-cm	IEC 60093
Surface Resistance	1.00e+14 ohm	IEC 60093
Dielectric Constant	3.5 @Frequency 100000 Hz	IEC 250
Dissipation Factor	0.0030	IEC 250

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
CTE, linear	55.0 µin/in-°F @Temperature 22.8 - 55.0 °C	ASTM E831
Melting Point	320 °F	ASTM D3418
Maximum Service Temperature, Air	212 °F	long term
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	230 °F	ASTM D648
Glass Transition Temp, Tg	-76.0 °F	ASTM D3418
Flammability, UL94	HB

Compliance Properties	Original Value	Comments
FDA	Yes	See notes for details.
USP Class VI	Yes

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