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Plastic Properties Used in our Products

Plastics Used

Polyethylene/PE

Polypropylene/PP

Polystyrene/PS

Optical Properties

Translucent to opaque

Transparent to opaque

Clear to opaque

Physical Properties

Flexible, low tensile strength, susceptible to stress fractures.

Rigid, high tensile strength, resistant to stress fractures.

Rigid, low heat and g-force tolerance, can shatter.

Autoclavable

No

Yes

No

Minimum Temp

 -80C

  -196C

-70C

Maximum Temp

+80C

 +135C

+90C

General Chemical Resistance

Definition of Initials Used in the Table Below:

HR = high resistance

MR = medium resistance

NR = no resistance

Acids, weak

HR

HR

MR to HR

Acids, strong

HR

HR

MR

Alcohols

HR

HR

HR

Aldehydes

MR

MR

NR

Alkalis

HR

HR

HR

Esters

MR

MR

NR

Ethers

HR

HR

NR

Ketones

MR

MR

NR

 

 

 

 
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