Plasticware Laboratory Apparatus
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used in making laboratory plasticware
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Polyolefins | Polyethylene,
Low-density polyethylene,
High-density polyethylene,
Linear low-density polyethylene,
Cross-linked high-density polyethylene (XLPE),
Polypropylene,
Polypropylene copolymer (PPCO) |
Fluorocarbons | Teflon TFE, Teflon FEP, Tefzel ETFE, Halar ECTFE, Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Kynar*, Teflon PFA, |
Engineering resins | Acetal, Nylon, Polymethylpentene, Polystyrene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Thermoplastic elastomer, Polycarbonate, Polysulfone, Polyethylene Terephthalate G. Copolymer (PETG), Polyphenylene Oxides | Labware plastics | Acrilonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Corian, Epoxy Resins, Kel-F, Methyl Methacrylate, Phenolic Resins, Polyetherimide (PEI) |
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. |
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
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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. |