CALIBRE™ 2061-6

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CALIBRE™ 2061-6 resin is suitable for steam and ethylene oxide sterilization required by the health care industry. CALIBRE 2061-6 provides excellent heat resistance, impact strength, and processability. CALIBRE 2061-6 resin is compliant with ISO 10993 (Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices) and is suitable for use in approved medical applications. This product contains mold release and is currently available in black color. Main Characteristics: Tested under ISO 10993 Applications: Medical applications&&

Product Description
SupplierTrinseo
GenericPolycarbonate
Material StatusCommercial: Active
FeaturesExcellent Processability,High impact resistance,Steam sterilized,High Heat Resistance,Ethylene oxide disinfection,HB,V-2
AvailabilitysNorth America

Technical Data
PHYSICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Density1.20g/cm³ASTM D792
Melt Flow Rate
300℃,1.20kg6.0g/10minASTM D1238
Shrinkage rate
MD0.50 to 0.70%ASTM D955
Water absorption rate
Equilibrium, 23 ℃, 50% RH0.32%ASTM D570
23℃,24hr0.15%ASTM D570

IMPACTNominal valueUnitTest method
Impact strength of cantilever beam notch
23℃850J/mASTM D256
23℃No Break ASTM D256
Dart impact equipped with measuring instruments
23℃,Total Energy89.3JASTM D3763
Tensile impact strength
23℃567kJ/m²ASTM D1822

THERMALNominal valueUnitTest method
Hot deformation temperature
1.8 MPa, annealed142ASTM D648
1.8 MPa, unannealed129ASTM D648
0.45 MPa, annealed145ASTM D648
Vicat Softening Temp156ASTM D1525 5
Linear coefficient of thermal expansion
MD:-40~82℃6.8E-51/℃ASTM D696

Electrical performanceNominal valueUnitTest method
Volume resistivity2.0E+17ohms·cmASTM D257
Dielectric strength17kV/mmASTM D149
Dielectric constant ASTM D150
60 Hz3.00 ASTM D150
1 MHz3.00 ASTM D150
Dissipation factor ASTM D150
50 Hz1.0E-3 ASTM D150
1 MHz2.0E-3 ASTM D150

FLAME CHARACTERISTICSNominal valueUnitTest method
Flame retardant level UL 94
3.00 mmHB UL 94
0.75 mmV-2 UL 94
1.50 mmV-2 UL 94
Extreme oxygen index26%ISO 4589-2

MECHANICALNominal valueUnitTest method
Tensile modulus2410MPaASTM D638
tensile strength
fracture68.3MPaASTM D638
yield62.1MPaASTM D638
Tensile strain
fracture150%ASTM D638
yield6.0%ASTM D638
Bending modulus2410MPaASTM D790
bending strength96.5MPaASTM D790
Taber abraser45%ASTM D1044
Rockwell hardness ASTM D785
M-level73 ASTM D785
R-level118 ASTM D785

Process Conditions
injectionNominal valueUnitTest method
Drying temperature121°C
Drying time3.0hr
Recommended maximum moisture content0.020%
Proposed maximum recycled material ratio25%
Barrel rear temperature271 to 288°C
Barrel middle temperature277 to 299°C
Barrel front temperature299 to 327°C
Nozzle temperature299 to 327°C
Processing (melt) temperature299 to 327°C
Mold temperature77 to 110°C
Screw speed40 to 70rpm
Clamping force2.8 to 6.9kN/cm²
Screw length to diameter ratio15.0:1.0 
Screw compression ratio1.5:1.0 to 3.0:1.0 

Notes
1. Biocompatibility testing following ISO Guidelines 10993 has been completed on select classic resins in this series. Please consult Dow for details. ISO guidelines include a sensitization test.
2. Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
3. 2.0 in/min
4. Method I (3 point load), 0.079 in/min
5. Rate A (50°C/h), Loading 2 (50 N)
6. This rating not intended to reflect hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.
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