| ACL |
Acetal (polyoxymethylene)
Tough, strong, retain dimensions at elevated temperatures,
excellent resistance to most organic solvents and good resistance to
strong acids and bases, naturally opaque. |
PFA |
Teflon PFA
(perfluoroalkoxy)Translucent, flexible. Cryogenic to 260°C,
autoclavable, chemically inert, non-contaminating, very easy to clean
as almost nothing adheres.
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| ECTFE |
Halar ECTFE
(ethylene-chlorotrifluoroethylene)
withstands extreme temperatures, cryogenic to 180°C , non-burning and
radiation resistant. |
PMMA |
Polymethyl methaacrylate (acrylic)
Transparent (very clear) 60 to 70°C, resistant to inorganic acids and
alkalis but not to organic solvents
|
| ETFE |
Tefzel ETFE
(ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene)
white, translucent, slightly flexible, greater chemical and temperature
resistance than TFE and FEP |
PMP |
Polymethylpentene (TPX)Transparent,
fairly rigid.
180 to 180°C autoclavable, attacked by strong oxidizers, softened by
some hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents.
|
| NYL |
Nylon (polyamide)
strong,
tough, resists abrasion, fatigue and impact. Excellent resistance with
organic solvents but not with mineral acids, oxidizing agents and
certain salts.
|
PVC |
Polyvinyl chloride
Translucent form very flexible, opaque is rigid.. –25
to 80°C, poor resistance to most solvents, very good resistance to
oils (,except essential oils) low gas permeability.
|
| FEP |
Teflon FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene)
Translucent.flexible,resists all known chemicals except
molten alkali metals and elemental fluorine.can even be boiled with
nitric acid.
|
PP |
Polypropylene
Translucent to transparent, fairly rigid. –10 to
130°C resistant to most chemicals except strong oxidizers.
|
| FLPE |
Fluorinated high-density polyethylene
|
PS |
Polystyrene
Transparent (toughening agent makes opaque) 30 to 60oC,
resistant to most aqueous solutions and organic solvents.
|
| HDPE |
High-density
polyethylene
Transparent to opaque, fairly rigid. 50 to
110°C, autoclavable, chemical resistant.
|
PSF |
Polysulfone
Clear, strong , extremely tough.resistant to acids, bases,
aqueous solutions,aliphatic hydrocarbons and alcohols.
|
| LPDE |
Low-density polyethylene
Translucent, flexible.-50 to 80oC, resistant to most
chemicals except strong oxidants.
|
PUR |
Polyurethane
+
non toxic,crack and stress resistant, robust,high purity apps.
|
| PPCO |
Polypropylene copolymer
Autoclavable Combines some of the advantages of ethylene
and ropylene.High temperature performance and low temperature strenght
and flexibility.
|
PVDF |
Polyvinilidene fluoride
Opaque white, extremely pure, superior for non-contaminating
applications.good mechanical strength and abrasion resisance up to
100°C Similar to ECTFE
|
| PC |
Polycarbonate
Transparent,
strong, rigid.
–190 to 130°C, autoclavable but mechanical properties
impaired, attacked by some concentrated acids, alkalis,
and organic solvents.
|
TFE
PTFE |
Teflon TFE
(tetrafluoroethylene
Opaque, semi- rigid, low coefficient of friction,-200 to
260°C, autoclavable, excellent chemical resistance to all reagents.
|
| PCTG |
Poly (1,4 cyclohexane dimethylene
terephthalate) glycol
|
TPE |
Thermoplastic elastomer
can be moulded into autoclavable parts and rubber-like small
caps and plugs
|
| PETG |
Polyethylene terephthalate copolyester
Glass-like clarity, tough. Excellent gas-barrier, choice
for storing biologicals.can be sterilised but cannot be autoclaved.
|
XLPE |
Cross-linked high-density polyethylene
Three dimensional polymer of extremely high molecular
weight, superior stress-crack resistance, used for moulding very large
storage tanks.
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