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POMALUX®
(acetal copolymer)
Medical grade Pomalux is made from acetal copolymer resin which allows machined products the ability to retain dimensional integrity, maintain stability in water and most chemicals at elevated temperatures. Pomalux products are opaque and are available in a wide array of standard colors as well as on a custom basis. Recommended sterilization techniques for Pomalux include EtO gas and steam autoclaving. Disinfectants and germicides generally have no effect on Pomalux, however, acidic solutions can degrade the polymer.

PROPYLUX® HS
(polypropylene - heat stabilized)
Medical grade Propylux HS is made from an FDA approved polypropylene resin. Through a unique heat-stabilizing process, the extruded material is able to withstand higher temperatures with less water absorption than standard polypropylene. Recommended sterilization techniques for Propylux HS include steam autoclaving and cold sterilization.

RADEL® R4400
(polyphenylsulfone)
Medical grade Radel R4400 resin offers exceptional hydrolytic stability, toughness, heat deflection temperature and resistance to stress cracking. This polymer also has excellent thermal stability, and impact strength over a wide temperature range. Recommended sterilization techniques for Radel R4400 include EtO gas, radiation, steam autoclaving, dry heat and cold sterilization.

RADEL® R5500
(polyphenylsulfone)
Medical grade Radel R5500 resin offers exceptional hydrolytic stability, toughness, and superior impact strength over a wide temperature range. This product also offers high deflection temperatures and outstanding resistance to environmental stress cracking. Recommended sterilization techniques for Radel R5500 include EtO gas, radiation, steam autoclaving, dry heat and cold sterilization.

TEMPALUX®
(polyetherimide)
Medical grade Tempalux is made from Ultem® polyetherimide resin, an amorphous thermoplastic which exhibits excellent resistance to a wide range of chemicals and disinfectants. Ultem maintains its size and shape over a broad temperature range as well as tolerates a high amount of stress over extended periods of time. Recommended sterilization techniques for Tempalux include EtO gas, radiation, steam autoclaving, dry heat and cold sterilization.

ZELUX® GS
(polycarbonate - gamma stabilized)
Medical grade Zelux GS polycarbonate is produced from resin formulated to meet the stringent performance characteristics and requirements of the healthcare industry. Suitable for EtO gas and limited autoclaving sterilization, the resin also has proprietary color enhancement technology to reduce color shift caused by gamma radiation.