
Makrolon 2658 Polycarbonate Resin Medical Devices Uses
Makrolon 2658 is a medium-viscosity Covestro PC resin engineered for medical devices. Biocompatible (ISO 10993-1), it withstands ETO/steam sterilization at 121°C and offers easy mold release. Available in transparent/opaque colors—ideal for injection-molded healthcare components.
- Character: MVR (300 °C/1.2 kg) 12 cm³/10 min; medium viscosity; easy release; biocompatible according to many ISO 10993-1 test requirements; available in transparent and opaque colors
- Application: Injection molding; Medical devices; suitable for ETO and steam sterilization at 121 °C
Key technical data (ISO)
- Flow Rate (MVR): 12 cm³/10 min (300°C)
- HDT (1.8 MPa): 124°C
- Vicat Softening: 144°C
- Sterilization: ETO + steam (121°C)
- Tensile Strength: 70 MPa
- Impact Strength: 70 kJ/m² (23°C)
- Ball Indentation Hardness: 115 N/mm²
- Light Transmittance: 89% (1mm)
- Haze: <0.8% – Crystal-clear visibility
- UL 94 V-2 (0.75mm)
- Oxygen Index: 27%
- Melt Temp: 280–320°C
- Drying: 120°C for 4 hrs
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Application
- Medical Devices: Surgical instruments, housings, connectors.
- Sterilizable Components: Trays, fluid-handling parts, diagnostic equipment.
- Injection-Molded Healthcare Items: IV components, drug-delivery systems, transparent casings.
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