ASA Grade for Small, Mobile Medical-Device Housings
Offers strong chemical resistance, UV resistance, and impact strength. Available using renewable feedstock.
INEOS Styrolution has introduced of an grade of ASA designed specifically for small medical device housings and casings. Luran S MED 797S SPF30 is the lastest member of INEOS Styrolution’s ASA product family. It reportedly offers strong chemical resistance, UV resistance, and impact strength.
Suitable for injection molding, Luran S is said to provide excellent flowability for easy processing. Luran S MED 797S SPF30, available in NR (Natur) and in white (WT000112), is said to show excellent chemical resistance against alcohols (e.g. IPA, ethanol, propanol) or alcohol-based disinfectants. It also shows good resistance against quaternary ammonium or glutaral based disinfectants making it a material of choice for clinical environments.
High impact strength, specifically at room temperature and at lower temperatures (5°C), contribute to a better protection of devices, e.g. avoiding cracking failures when a device drops to the floor. INEOS says this particular performance trait makes Luran S MED 797S SPF30 a viable alternative to standard ABS materials.
Renewable Feedstock
The new Luran S grade is also available using renewable feedstock, based on a mass balance process certified under ISCC PLUS. Luran S ECO MED 797S SPF30 BC40 contains 40% renewable content resulting in a carbon footprint reduction of up to 52% compared to fossil-based Luran S.
Says Bernd Elbert, market development manager at INEOS Styrolution: “The market segment of small, mobile medical and hospital devices is growing rapidly. The properties of our new Luran S MED 797S SPF30 make it a very strong contender for device housings and casings in this specific category. I invite every application designer to explore our new product for their
next project.”
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