VESTAMID® Care ME71
Polyether Block Amide
VESTAMID® Care ME grades represent a range of flexible polyether block amide (PEBA) resins of varying hardness for processing via extrusion or injection molding. VESTAMID® Care ME materials are available as standard and bonding-modified grades.
VESTAMID® Care ME standard grades have a proven history in catheter applications. Due to their broad range of flexibility, VESTAMID® CareME grades are used in different parts of catheter constructions - may it be the distal end, requiring a low modulus for non-traumatic insertion, or the proximal end, needing a high modulus for force and torque transmission.
The advantages at a glance:
Features | Biocompatible，Chemical Resistant，Good Colorability，Good Processability，High Dimensional Stability，High Elasticity，High Flexibility，High Impact Resistance，High Toughness |
Uses | Medical Devices，Medical/Healthcare Applications，Tubing |
Agency Ratings | ISO 10993，USP 88，USP Class VI |
Processing Method | Extrusion，Injection Molding |
Density (73°F) | 1.01 | g/cm³ | ISO 1183 |
Water Absorption (Equilibrium, 73°F, 50% RH) | 0.60 | % | ISO 62 |
Shore Hardness (Shore D) | 71 |
| ISO 868 |
Tensile Modulus | 160000 | psi | ISO 527-2 |
Tensile Stress |
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| ISO 527-2/50 |
73°F | 8120 | psi |
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50% Strain, 73°F | 4350 | psi |
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Tensile Strain (Break, 73°F) | > 200 | % | ISO 527-2/50 |
Tensile Creep Modulus (1000 hr) | 29000 | psi | ISO 899-1 |
Charpy Notched Impact Strength |
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| ISO 179/1eA |
-22°F, Complete Break | 3.8 | ft·lb/in² |
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73°F, Partial Break | 57 | ft·lb/in² |
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Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength |
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| ISO 179/1eU |
-22°F | No Break |
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73°F | No Break |
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Vicat Softening Temperature | 291 | °F | ISO 306/B |
