Pebax® 2533 SA 01 MED

Alternative and trade names
TPA
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Description

Polyether block amide Pebax® 2533 SA 01 MED resin is a thermoplastic elastomer made of flexible polyether and rigid polyamide. This grade offers the highest quality and it is specially designed to meet the stringent requirements of the medical applications such as minimally invasive devices. Upon request, letters regarding USP Class VI compliance can be provided.

This material data has been provided by Arkema Technical Polymers.

"Typical" values were obtained via a literature search. "Predicted" values were imputed via artificial intelligence technology. While we have placed significant efforts in ensuring data accuracy, "typical" and "predicted" data should be considered indicative and verified by appropriate material testing. Please do contact us if additional information on the the predicted data method is required.
All metrics apply to room temperature unless otherwise stated. SI units used unless otherwise stated.
Equivalent standards are similar to one or more standards provided by the supplier. Some equivalent standards may be stricter whereas others may be outside the bounds of the original standard.

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Properties

General

PropertyValueConditionTesting Standard

Density

1 g/cm³

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dry

ISO 1183

Moisture absorption

0.4 %

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Sim. to ISO 62

Water absorption

1.2 %

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Sim. to ISO 62

Mechanical

PropertyValueConditionTesting StandardComment

Elastic modulus

0.01 GPa

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cond.

ISO 527-1/-2

0.012 GPa

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dry

ISO 527-1/-2

Elongation

50 %

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cond., dry

ISO 527-1/-2

min.

Hardness, Shore A

77 [-]

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ISO 7619-1

for 3 seconds

Hardness, Shore D

22 [-]

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dry

ISO 7619-1

15 seconds

Impact strength, Charpy notched

No Break at 23 and -30°C

dry and cond.

ISO 179/1eA

Impact strength, Charpy unnotched

No Break at 23 and -30°C

dry and cond.

ISO 179/1eU

Thermal

PropertyValueConditionTesting StandardComment

Melting point

134 °C

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dry

ISO 11357-1/-3

10°C/min

Vicat softening temperature

58 °C

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ISO 306

50°C/h 50N

Rheological Properties

PropertyValueConditionTesting StandardComment

Shrinkage

0.5 %

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dry

ISO 294-4

0.8 %

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dry

ISO 294-4

Transverse

Technological properties

Property
Application areas

Healthcare-Other,IV Bags,Medical Catheters

Certifications

USP Class VI

Processing methods

Injection Molding:

  • Typical melt temperature (Min / Recommended / Max) : 180°C / 210°C / 240°C.
  • Typical mold temperature : 10 – 30°C.
  • Drying time and temperature (only necessary for bags opened for more than two hours) : 4-8 hours at 55-65°C.