VICTREX PC™ 101 Granules

High performance biocompatible thermoplastic material, PolyEtherEtherKetone (PEEK), semi crystalline. Granules for injection moulding and extrusion, standard flow, specifically for drug delivery devices, pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging. Colour natural/beige.

Typical Application Areas
For use in applications requiring high strength, high stiffness, and high ductility. Suitable for drug delivery devices, pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging. As PEEK is hygroscopic, drying before use is recommended. Further information is available upon request.

VICTREX PC™ offers high performance for strength, chemical resistance, wear resistance, toughness and purity whilst being PFAS free.

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Material Properties
Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density (Crystalline)	1.30	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Molding Shrinkage¹			ISO 294-4
Across Flow	1.3	%
Flow	0.90	%
Water Absorption (Saturation, 23°C)	0.45	%	ISO 62
Crystallinity DSC	35.0	%	Internal Method
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Modulus (23°C)	4000	MPa	ISO 527-1
Tensile Stress (Yield, 23°C)	98.0	MPa	ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain (Break, 23°C)	25	%	ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus (23°C)	3800	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Stress² (23°C)	165	MPa	ISO 178
Compressive Stress³ (23°C)	125	MPa	ISO 604
Impact	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (23°C)	7.0	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)	6.0	kJ/m²	ISO 180/A
Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D, 23°C)	84.5		ISO 868
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Glass Transition Temperature (Onset)	143	°C	ISO 11357-2
Melting Temperature	343	°C	ISO 11357-3
Recrystallization Temperature	293	°C	ISO 11357-3
Fill Analysis	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Melt Viscosity (400°C, 1000 sec^-1)	350	Pa·s	Internal Method
Melt Stability 400°C, 1000 sec^-1, 1 hr	1.0	%	Internal Method

Typical Processing Information
Injection	Nominal Value	Unit
Drying Temperature	120 to 150	°C
Drying Time	3.0 to 5.0	hr
Suggested Max Moisture	0.020	%
Hopper Temperature	< 100	°C
Rear Temperature	355	°C
Middle Temperature	360 to 365	°C
Front Temperature	370	°C
Nozzle Temperature	375	°C
Mould Temperature	180 to 200	°C
Injection Notes
Drying Temperature / Time: 150°C / 3h or 120°C / 5h (residual moisture <0.02%) Runner: Die / nozzle >3mm, manifold >3.5mm Gate: >1mm or 0.5 x part thickness Important Notes: 1) Processing conditions quoted in our datasheets are typical of those used in our processing laboratories Data for mould shrinkage should be used for material comparison. Actual mould shrinkage values are highly dependent on part geometry, mould configuration, and processing conditions. Mould shrinkage differs for along flow and across flow directions. “Along flow” direction is taken as the direction the molten material is travelling when it exits the gate and enters the mould. Mould shrinkage is expressed as a percent change in dimension of a specimen in relation to mould dimensions. 2) Data are generated in accordance with prevailing national, international and internal standards, and should be used for material comparison. Actual property values are highly dependent on part geometry, mould configuration and processing conditions. Properties may also differ for along flow and across flow directions. Storage Requirements Store in original packaging away from direct sunlight and extremes of temperatures. Do not use if sealing tab is broken prior to opening. Development Material During qualification activities NFHI (Not For Human Implantation) grades are available upon request. Detailed data available on our website www.victrex.com or upon request.

Notes

¹375°C nozzle, 190°C tool

²At yield

³Notched