Dow Dow™ DMDA-8940 HEALTH+™ HDPE

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USP Class VI Approved Adhesives for Medical Device Applications
Master Bond’s biocompatible adhesives are designed to meet the needs of medical device manufacturers. Compounds withstand various types of sterilization methods.

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Dow Dow™ DMDA-8940 HEALTH+™ HDPE
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); High Density (HDPE)
Material Notes:	Product Description: Dow DMDA-8940 HEALTH+™ HDPE is a narrow molecular weight distribution high density copolymer designed to offer an excellent balance of toughness, environmental stress crack reistance, and processability. This resin is suitable for injection-molded medical devices such as IV kit components and respiratory care. This product can also be used in pharmaceutical packaging including caps and closures. Main Characteristics: Excellent toughness Excellent stress crack resistance Good processability High gloss parts Complies with: US FDA 21 CFR 177.1520©3.2a; EU, No 10/2011; Canadian HPFB No Objection; USP XXIII Class VI; Drug Master File Listing. Consult the regulations for complete details. Availability: North America Additive: Antiblock: No; Processing Aid: No; Slip: No Agency Ratings: DMF; FDA 21 CFR 177.1520©3.2a; Canadian HPFB No Objection; EU, No 10/2011; USP XXIII Class VI Form: Pellets Processing Method: Injection Molding Information provided by The Dow Chemical Company
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	0.953 g/cc	ASTM D792
Melt Flow	44 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Original Value	Comments
Hardness, Shore D	64	ASTM D2240
Tensile Strength at Break	3900 psi	ASTM D638
Tensile Strength, Yield	3900 psi	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	10 %	ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield	5.0 %	ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus	148000 psi	2% Secant; ASTM D790B
Tensile Impact Strength	40.0 ft-lb/in²	Type S; ASTM D1822

Thermal Properties	Original Value	Comments
Melting Point	262 °F
Crystallization Temperature	241 °F
Deflection Temperature at 0.46 MPa (66 psi)	160 °F	Unannealed; ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Point	253 °F	ASTM D1525
Brittleness Temperature	-98.0 °F	ASTM D746

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