Texin® RxS285 by Covestro is an aromatic polyester-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). It is used in medical applications include dental ligature, tubing and luers. It exhibits biocompatibility, outstanding abrasion resistance, impact strength, toughness and flexibility.
- It is suitable for processing by injection molding, extrusion and blow molding.
- Texin® RxS285 meets the requirements of the FDA-modified ISO 10993, Part 1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices" tests with human tissue contact time of 30 days or less.
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Texin® RxS285 properties
Mechanical properties
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Optical properties
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| Yellowness Index | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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| Abrasion | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Tensile Elongation, Ultimate | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
Physical properties
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| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Linear Mold Shrinkage, Transverse | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR or MFI = Melt Flow Index or MI = Melt Index) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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Thermal properties
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Texin® RxS285 Processing Guidelines
Extrusion Processing Guidelines
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