Cyclic Olefins (COP) for Plastic Parts

TOPAS® 6015S-04 by Topas Advanced Polymers (Polyplastics) is glass-clear, 150°C heat resistant, high purity cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) medical grade plastic. It is engineered for healthcare applications such as drug delivery (syringes, cartridges) and other medical components requiring heat resistance. Possesses high moisture barrier, excellent biocompatibility and high dimensional stability. Excellent alcohol, acid and alkali resistance. Is suitable for processing by injection molding. Recommended for healthcare including pharmaceutical containers and delivery systems. Steam, EtO and gamma sterilizable. TOPAS® 6015S-04 complies with ISO 10993, US Pharmacopoeia XXIII-Class VI and UL 94 HB flame rating. Listed with USA FDA under Drug Master File 12132 and Device Master File 1043. Available worldwide.

TOPAS® 6017S-04 by Topas Advanced Polymers (Polyplastics) is engineered for healthcare applications. It is a glass-clear, 170C heat resistant, high purity cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) medical grade plastic used for drug delivery (syringes, cartridges) and other medical components requiring heat resistance. Possesses high moisture barrier, excellent biocompatibility and very high dimensional stability. Excellent alcohol, acid and alkali resistance. Is suitable for processing by injection molding. Recommended for healthcare including pharmaceutical containers and delivery systems. Steam, EtO and gamma sterilizable. TOPAS® 6017S-04 complies with ISO 10993, US Pharmacopoeia XXIII-Class VI and UL 94 HB flame rating. Listed with USA FDA under Drug Master File 12132 and Device Master File 1043. Available worldwide.

ZEONOR® 1430R by Zeon Chemical is a water insoluble, odorless, colorless cyclic olefin polymer (COP) grade. It possesses high moisture barrier, low protein absorption and precision moldability.

• This grade exhibits excellent optical properties, low water absorption and chemical resistance.
• It provides high molding transcription, high purity and low autofluorescence.
• It is processed by injection molding.
• ZEONOR® 1430R is recommended for life science consumables for applications such as digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR), rapid pathogen detection and non-precision optical applications.

APEL™ APL6011T by Mitsui Chemicals is a high density, amorphous, norbornene-type cyclo olefin copolymer (COC) resin. Offers high glass transition temperature (Tg), exceptional moisture impermeability and impressive gas barrier qualities. Possesses excellent electrical insulating properties, good melt processability, flowability, good clarity, excellent dimensional stability and transparency. Is optically isotropic, non polar and is developed using Ziegler polymerization technology. Exhibits outstanding moisture resistance, excellent chemical-, acid-, alkali-, alcohol-, ketone-, ester-, humidity and heat resistance. Provides low coefficient of linear expansion, good thermal, dielectric & electrical behavior, low shrinkage and low moisture absorption. Shows a light transmittance, lower birefringence (less than 5 nm) and the highest refractive index (1.54) among commercialized COCs and other cyclo olefin polymers. Is suitable for processing by film extrusion. APEL™ APL6011T is recommended for industrial parts.

APEL™ APL6509T by Mitsui Chemicals is a high density, amorphous, norbornene-type cyclo olefin copolymer (COC) resin. Possesses excellent electrical insulating properties, good melt processability, flowability, good clarity, excellent dimensional stability and transparency. Is optically isotropic, non polar and is developed using Ziegler polymerization technology. Offers high glass transition temperature (Tg), exceptional moisture impermeability and impressive gas barrier qualities. Exhibits outstanding moisture resistance, excellent chemical-, acid-, alkali-, alcohol-, ketone-, ester-, humidity and heat resistance. Provides low coefficient of linear expansion, good thermal, dielectric & electrical behavior, low shrinkage and low moisture absorption. Is suitable for processing by film extrusion. APEL™ APL6509T is recommended for sheet and film.

COR Alpha by polySpectra is a virtually uncrushable cyclic olefin resin. It is a 3D-printable, unmeltable, most rugged photopolymer. It offers excellent combination of toughness, temperature stability, biocompatibility, and chemical resistance. Suitable for additive manufacturing. COR Alpha is a nearly undissolvable grade with good impact strength.

COR Black by polySpectra is a cyclic olefin resin. It is a durable, rugged, 3D printing photopolymer. It possesses an unbeatable combination of impact resistance and thermal stability. It is characterized by very high working temperature (glass transition temperature), extreme chemical resistance and an impact strength >800J/m. COR Black is suitable for use in industrial additive manufacturing applications.

COR Bio by polySpectra is a cyclic olefin resin. It is a 3D-printable and most rugged photopolymer which offers high impact strength of an engineering thermoset. It exhibits unprecedented combination of toughness, biocompatibility, and autoclavability. It provides flexibility and extreme ductility depending on the thickness with 100% elongation at break. COR Bio is used in healthcare and consumer applications.

TOPAS® 5013S-04 by Topas Advanced Polymers (Polyplastics) is designed for injection-molded diagnostic disposables and detailed parts. It is a high flow, clear cyclic olefin copolymer (COC), a medical-grade material with exceptional clarity, high purity and easy processing. Possesses excellent biocompatibility, good molding accuracy (pit replication), extremely low water absorption and low birefringence. Exhibits very low leachable and extractables, excellent optical properties, excellent alcohol, acid and alkali resistance, and high dimensional stability. Suitable for processing by injection molding. Recommended for diagnostic and optical applications. TOPAS® 5013L-10 complies with ISO 10993, US Pharmacopoeia XXIII-Class VI and UL 94 HB flame rating. Listed with USA FDA under Drug Master File 12132 and Device Master File 1043.

TOPAS® 9506F-500 by Topas Advanced Polymers (Polyplastics) is an amorphous ethylene-cyclic olefin copolymer (COC). This clear, amorphous ethylene-cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) food grade resin enhances polyethylene packaging film performance.

• It has low Tg for applications such as shrink films and labels, and sealant films.
• Exhibits properties including barrier (moisture, nitrogen), stiffness, shrinkage, easy and linear tear, thermoformability and curl control.
• It enables the development of higher value films on standard PE film lines.
• Films containing this product generally can be reclaimed and recycled with PE.
• It can be processed by film extrusion with improved processing behavior and can be used in multi-layer films as a discrete layer or in blends with PE.
• TOPAS® 9506F-500 complies with FDA directive 21 CFR 177.1520 for direct food contact.