Product Information for Europe
CYROLITE® Protect
acrylic-based microbe resistant compounds
These products are specifically designed
for FDA regulated Class I or Class II
medical devices covered by 510(k) PMN
submission.
CYROLITE® Protect and CYROLITE® Protect 2 acrylic-based microbe
resistant compounds - provides resistance to polymeric decomposition that
could be caused by microbial infestation.
Call Evonik Cyro for the Device Master File Numbers.
Polymer Grades
Color
Characteristics
CYROLITE® Protect
acrylic-based multipolymer
compound
G23P 02041
Green
Transparent green tint, easy to process and
free of bisphenol A (BPA)
CYROLITE® Protect 2
acrylic-based multipolymer
compound
F22P 00398
Blue
Transparent blue tint, free of bisphenol A
(BPA), superior resistance to lipids and
alcohol as well as excellent ductility
Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
Benefits
REACH: CYROLITE® all grades comply with REACH regulations and
Substances of very high concern (most recent SVHC listing from date
of publication) are not present in concentrations of 0.1% or higher.
CYROLITE® Protect and CYROLITE® Protect 2 are treated articles
under REACH.
• Chemical Resistance to lipids and alcohol
CYROLITE® Grades Protect and CYROLITE® Protect 2 comply with
RoHS without using substances named in the European Directive
2011/65/EC (replace 2002/95/EC, the amendment 2008/35 EC
Inclusive Decision of Commision 2009/443/EC) , do not contain
heavy metals , nor phthalates nor natural latex nor conflict minerals.
Both Grades meet the requirements of the Unites States Pharmacopeia
Class VI; and FDA Food Contact for all conditions up to and including
hot filled or pasteurized above 65 °C (150 °F) (e.g. condition 21 CFR
176.170 ) for all food types except those containing more than 8%
alcohol. Specific grade and color G203P 02041 Green and F22P
00398 Blue.
• Resistance to microbes is inherent in the
polymer
• Easily welded
• Bondable to PVC tubing
• Excellent impact strength
• EtO, gamma and e-beam sterilizable
Processing
All protect grades can be
processed in injection molding
machines and extrusion lines
with 3-zone general purpose
screws.
Packaging
Available in 680.5 KG (1500 lb.)
Gaylord Boxes: other packaging
available on request.
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CYROLITE® Protect polymer grades
Properties
Unit
ASTM
CYROLITE®
Protect 2
F22P
CYROLITE®
Protect
G23P
Mechanical Properties
Typical Value
Typical Value
Tensile Strength
MPa (psi)
D 638
40.3 (5,840)
47.2 (6,850)
Tensile Modulus
GPa (x106 psi)
D 638
1.8 (0.26)
2.1 (0.33)
Tensile Elongation @ Yield
%
D 638
4
3
Tensile Elongation @ Break
%
D 638
17
8
Flexural Strength
MPa (psi)
D 790
61 (8,840)
70.2 (10,200)
Flexural Modulus
Gpa (x106 psi)
D 790
1.9 (0.28)
2.2 (0.325)
Notched Izod on ¼'' bar @23°C
J/m (ft-lb/in)
D 256
91 (1.7)
64 (1.3)
Thermal Properties
Vicat Softening Point
°C (°F)
D 1525
94 (201)
100 (212)
Deflection Temperature,
Annealed 1.8MPa, 0.250''
°C (°F)
D 648
65 (149)
75 (167)
Rheological Properties
Melt Flow Rate @ 230°C g/10min
D 1238
2.5 @5.0 kg
10.0 @5.0 kg
Optical Properties
Light Transmission
%
D 1003
11 @1.5mm
40 @3mm
Haze
%
D 1003
32 @1.5 mm
48 @3mm
Processing Conditions
Predrying Temperature
°C (°F)
71 (160)
79 (175)
Predrying Time
hour
3 to 4
3 to 4
Melt Temperature
°C (°F)
238 - 254 (460 - 490)
232 - 249 (450 - 480)
Mold Temperature
°C (°F)
60 - 77 (120 - 170)
50 - 82 (120 - 180)
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