Polymer Additive

MPU 100

MPU 100 is Carbon’s first medical-grade material, designed to support the development of advanced healthcare products with exceptional durability, biocompatibility, and sterilizability.

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Material Overview

Engineered with mechanical strength and resistance to abrasion and chemicals, MPU 100 offers engineering-grade properties comparable to medical-grade ABS. This material helps medical product manufacturers streamline product development and improve quality while meeting stringent biocompatibility standards. A master file for MPU 100 is available with the FDA.

Key Features:

Biocompatible: Safe for skin and drug contact, MPU 100 meets medical industry standards for patient safety.
Sterilizable: Compatible with sterilization processes essential for maintaining hygiene and safety in medical applications.
Durable and Resistant: Engineered for strength, abrasion resistance, and chemical resistance, ensuring longevity and reliability in critical healthcare environments.
Medical-Grade ABS-Like Performance: Matches the mechanical properties of medical-grade ABS, providing strength and stability for demanding applications.

Color Option: White

Property	ASTM	Metric Units
Tensile Strength	D638M	38 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity, Youngs Modulus	D638M	1,200 MPa
Elongation at Break (%)	D638M	25%
Flexural Strength	D790M	44 MPa
Flexural Modulus	D790M	1,000 MPa
IZOD Impact (notched)	D256A	29 J/m
Heat Deflection Temperature at .45 MPa/66 psi (°C)	D648	48 °C

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Applications

Durable Medical-Grade Material

Medical Products and Devices: Durable and biocompatible, ideal for covers, guards, and housings that require mechanical strength, smooth finishes, and fine detail resolution.
Skin Contact Applications: Suitable for prosthetics and other skin-contact applications, offering strength, safety, and smooth finishes for patient comfort.
Single-Use Surgical Instruments: Ideal for handles, guides, and surgical trials, combining sterilizability and resolution for accurate, functional parts.
Drug Contact Devices: Perfect for inhalers, auto-injectors, and pill bottles, offering safety, strength, and compatibility for drug-contact applications.

Advantages:

Biocompatibility for Safe Use: Suitable for direct skin and drug contact, MPU 100 meets strict biocompatibility standards for healthcare applications.
High Durability and Resistance: With excellent abrasion and chemical resistance, MPU 100 ensures parts withstand wear and maintain integrity in medical settings.
Sterilizable: Supports essential sterilization processes, making it ideal for single-use and reusable medical applications.
Engineering-Grade Strength: Offers the mechanical toughness needed for demanding medical devices, providing a stable and reliable material for healthcare innovation.

Disadvantages:

Specific Testing Required: Final product manufacturers are responsible for confirming that end-use products meet all relevant biocompatibility and safety standards.
Limited Application Outside Medical Field: As a specialized medical-grade material, MPU 100 is primarily suited for healthcare applications, limiting its versatility for general industrial use.

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