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Technical Data Sheet
Eastar™ Copolyester MN006 Natural


Applications
  • Blood contact and dialysis
  • Fluid administration
  • Medical devices
Key Attributes
  • Chemical resistance to most medical solvents including lipids and IPA
  • Gamma and E-beam color stability

Product Description
Eastar™ Copolyester MN006 has been tested for FDA/ISO 10993 and USP Class VI Biological Evaluation testing after Gamma and EtO sterilization. Eastar™ Copolyester MN006 Natural is a brilliantly clear polymer having excellent impact strength, chemical resistance, and low shrinkage rates. Eastar™ Copolyester MN006 Natural contains a mold release. This polymer is the toughest of the Eastar™ family of products. Additional outstanding features are chemical resistance and excellent color and property retention following gamma and e-beam sterilization.

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Typical Properties

PropertyaTest MethodbTypical Value, Unitsc
General
Specific GravityD 7921.23
Mold Shrinkage 
     Parallel to FlowD 9550.002-0.005 mm/mm (0.002-0.005 in./in.)
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Stress @ YieldD 63844 MPa (6300 psi)
Tensile Stress @ BreakD 63854 MPa (7800 psi)
Elongation @ YieldD 6384 %
Elongation @ BreakD 638330 %
Tensile ModulusD 6381800 MPa (2.6 x 105 psi)
Flexural ModulusD 7901800 MPa (2.6 x 105 psi)
Flexural StrengthD 79066 MPa (9600 psi)
Rockwell Hardness, R ScaleD 785105
Izod Impact Strength, Notched 
     @ 23°C (73°F)D 256NB
     @ -40°C (-40°F)D 25677 J/m (1.4 ft·lbf/in.)
Impact Strength, Unnotched 
     @ 23°C (73°F)D 4812NB
     @ -40°C (-40°F)D 4812NB
Impact Resistance (Puncture), Energy @ Max. Load 
     @ 23°C (73°F)D 376346 J (34 ft·lbf)
     @ -40°C (-40°F)D 376346 J (34 ft·lbf)
Optical Properties
HazeD 1003<1.0 %
Regular TransmittanceD 100389 %
Total TransmittanceD 100392 %
Thermal Properties
Deflection Temperature 
     @ 0.455 MPa (66 psi)D 64873 °C (163 °F)
     @ 1.82 MPa (264 psi)D 64864 °C (147 °F)
Typical Processing Conditions
Drying Temperature 71 °C (160 °F)
Drying Time 6 hrs
Processing Melt Temperature 249-271 °C (480-520 °F)
Mold Temperature 16-38 °C (60-100 °F)

aUnless noted otherwise, all tests are run at 23°C (73°F) and 50% relative humidity.
bUnless noted otherwise, the test method is ASTM.
cUnits are in SI or US customary units.


Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform to the values given.

Eastman Medical Disclaimer
It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer ("Manufacturer") to determine the suitability of all component parts and raw materials, including any Eastman product, used in its final product in order to ensure safety and compliance with requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other international regulatory agencies.

Eastman Chemical Company products have not been designed for nor are they promoted for end uses that would be categorized by either the United States FDA or by the International Standards Organization (ISO) as implant devices. Eastman products are not intended for use in the following applications: (1) in any bodily implant applications for greater than 30 days, based on FDA-Modified ISO-10993, Part 1 “Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices” tests (including any cosmetic, reconstructive or reproductive implant applications); (2) in any cardiac prosthetic device application, regardless of the length of time involved, including, without limitation, pacemaker leads and devices, artificial hearts, heart valves, intra-aortic balloons and control systems, and ventricular bypass assisted devices, or (3) as any critical component in any medical device that supports or sustains human life.

Eastman Chemical Company products offered for the medical market have met selected FDA-Modified ISO-10993, Part 1 “Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices” tests with human tissue contact time of 30 days or less. The tests include: cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation or intracutaneous reactivity, systemic toxicity (acute), subchronic toxicity (sub-acute), implantation, hemocompatibility. The Manufacturer is responsible for the biological evaluation of the finished medical device.

The suitability of an Eastman Product in a given end-use environment is dependent upon various conditions including, without limitation, chemical compatibility, temperature, part design, sterilization method, residual stresses, and external loads. It is the responsibility of the Manufacturer to evaluate its final product under actual end-use requirements and to adequately advise and warn purchasers and users thereof.


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