Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)

SABIC® PET PCG 60

  • Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
  • SABIC
  • PET
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SABIC PCG PET60 for  healthcare applications is produced under controlled conditions resulting in high product quality, consistency and a high level of purity. PCG PET60 is a crystalline, low molecular weight thermoplastic polymer made by continues melt-phase polymerization process followed by solid-state polymerization. PCG PET60 is a specially formulated medical grade complying European pharma requirements. This grade exhibits easy flow ability which benefits thin walled injection molding process.

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Product Details

  • Manufacturer
    Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
  • Brand
    SABIC
  • Plastic Generic Family
    Polyester
  • Plastic Generic Symbol
    PET

Properties

Attributes

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Features

Crystalline | Thermoplastic polymer | Benefits in thin walled injection molding process | High product quality | High level of purity | Low molecular weight | Easy flow ability

Applications

Medical blood tubes

Physical Form

Granules

Processing Grades

Medical grade

Processing Technology

Injection Molding

Industry

Medical industry

Physical Properties

Title Value Unit Method Additional Information Property Notes
Intrinsic Viscosity ( IV content ) 0.6 ± 0.02 dl/gm SABIC method - -
Crystalline density < 1390 kg/m³ SABIC method - -
Moisture Content < 0.35 % w/w SABIC method - -
Bulk density 838 ± 10 kg/m³ ASTM D 1895 - -

Optical Properties

Title Value Unit Method Additional Information Property Notes
Color b -1.5 ± 2.0 b-value IRC 0051 - -
Color L >80 L-value SABIC method - -

Additional Information

Title Value Unit Method Additional Information Property Notes
Dust Content < 0.01 % w/w SABIC method - -

Notes

PROCESSING CONDITIONS The PCG PET60 has to be dried to moisture content below about 30-40 ppm. The drying conditions typically used are 170 ºC for 5 hours; the dew point of the drying air should be at least -40 ºC. Typically, injection temperatures of 285 ºC may be used to get clear blood tubes. HEALTH, SAFETY AND FOOD CONTACT REGULATIONS The PCG PET 60 complies with the requirements laid down in the European Pharmacopoeia § 3.1.15, eight editions, 2015. Do not use this SABIC product in all medical applications involving any of the following medical devices in accordance with the classification criteria and definitions as outlined in annex IX of the EU council directive on medical devices (93/42/EEC of 14 June 1993 including amendments): 1. Class IIB implantable medical devices and both short-term (not including transient use) and long term surgically invasive devices; 2. All medical devices in class III. PCG PET60 is suitable for food contact application. Detailed information is provided in relevant Material Safety Datasheet and for additional specific information please contact SABIC local representative for certificate. STORAGE AND HANDLING PET resin should be stored in a manner to prevent a direct exposure to sunlight and/or heat. The storage area should also be dry with relative humidity below 50% and temperatures preferably don’t exceed 50 ºC. SABIC would not give warranty to bad storage conditions which may lead to quality deterioration such as color change, bad smell and inadequate product performance. It is advisable to process PET within 6 months after delivery. 

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Added to Instamine: 02-Mar-2021 11:38:10

Last Update: 02-Mar-2021 17:19:42

More Information
Plastic Generic Family Polyester
Plastic Generic Symbol (Sub Group) PET Prime / Virgin Resin
Material Status Commercial: Active
Features Benefits in thin walled injection molding process, Crystalline, Easy flow ability, High level of purity, High product quality, Low molecular weight, Thermoplastic polymer
Applications Medical blood tubes
Physical Form Granules
Processing Grades Medical grade
Processing Technology Injection Molding
Industry Medical industry
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