Changing the worldwith great care.BayerEngineeringPolymersThermoplastics andPolyurethanesBayer Polymers ProductInformation is available online at:/polymers-usa41-800-622-6004.2*Novodur ABS grades are produced by Bayer AG in Europe.a As with any product, use of a particular resin in a given application must be tested (including field testing, etc.) in advance by the user to determine suitability.b Please refer to Bayer Corporation guidelines for medical application of Bayer products on pages 4-5.c Makroblend UT 408 resin (natural color) can be used for food-contact applications except for those in which the temperature exceeds 250°F and the food containsmore than 50% alcohol. Since color possibilities for food-contact applications are limited, please contact your Bayer representative for information on available colorsand their limitations.2A2Ba As with any product, use of a particular resin in a given application must be tested (including field testing, etc.)in advance by the user to determine suitability.b Please refer to Bayer Corporation guidelines listed below for medical application of Bayer products.Bayer Corporation Guidelines for Medical Application of Bayer Products1.All Bayer resins, films, etc. [hereinafter “Product(s)”] designated as “medical-grade” have met therequirements of the FDA-Modified ISO 10993, Part I “Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices” testswith human tissue contact time of 30 days or less. ONLY THESE PRODUCTS MAY BE CONSIDEREDCANDIDATES FOR APPLICATIONS REQUIRING BIOCOMPATIBILITY. No “medical-grade” Product willbe available for sale until successful completion of testing.2.Regrind resins must not be used in medical applications requiring biocompatibility.3.It is the responsibility of the medical device, biological product or pharmaceutical manufacturer(“Manufacturer”) to determine the suitability of all component parts and raw materials, including anyBayer Product, used in its final product in order to ensure safety and compliance with FDA requirements.This determination must include, as applicable, testing for suitability as an implant device and suitabilityas to contact with and/or storage of human tissue and liquids including, without limitation, medication,blood or other bodily fluids.4.Under no circumstances may any Bayer Product be used in any cosmetic, reconstructive or reproductiveimplant applications. Nor may any Bayer Product be used in any other bodily implant applications, or anyapplications involving contact with or storage of human tissue, blood or other bodily fluids, for greaterthan 30 days, based on the FDA-Modified ISO 10993 tests. Furthermore, for aromatic grades of Texinresins, such longer-term uses are not permissible also because possible hydrolysis of solid polyurethanemay produce aromatic amines, such as methylene dianiline (MDA).3c Grades 31 and 21 of Lustran SAN meet USP 23 Class VI testing requirements but have not been evaluated according to ISO 10993 testing guidelines.5.The suitability of a Bayer product in a given end-use environment is dependent upon various conditions including, without limitation, chemical compatibility, temperature, part design, sterilization method, residual stresses or external loads. It is the responsibility of the Manufacturer to evaluate its final product under actual end-use requirements and to adequately advise and warn purchasers and users thereof.6.Single-use medical devices made from a Bayer product are not suitable for multiple uses. If the medical device is designed for multiple uses, it is the responsibility of the Manufacturer to determine the appropriate number of permissible uses by evaluating the device under actual sterilization and end-use conditions and to adequately advise and warn purchasers and users thereof.7.The sterilization method and the number of sterilization cycles a medical device made from a Bayer product can withstand will vary depending upon type/grade of product, part design, processing parameters, sterilization temperature and chemical environment. Therefore, the Manufacturer must evaluate each device to determine the sterilization method and the number of permissible sterilization cycles appropriate for actual end-use requirements and must adequately advise and warn purchasers and users thereof.8.Parts molded or extruded from Texin resins are sterilizable using ethylene oxide, radiation or dry heat. Parts made of Texin resins must not be sterilized using steam autoclaving or boiling water techniques. Furthermore, these sterilization methods must not be used with aromatic grades of Texin resins because possible hydrolysisof solid polyurethane may produce aromatic amines, such as methylene dianiline (MDA).3A3B*These items are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not part of the product specifications.CAMPUS processing conditions used for test specimens.**For information on using melt flow as a quality control procedure, see Bayer processing literature.†Flammability results are based on small-scale laboratory tests for purposes of relative comparison and are not intended to reflect the hazardspresented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.#Type and quantity of pigment can affect mechanical properties, especially toughness.a Relative temperature index is reported at 0.236 thickness.d Natural and black colors.b Clear tint.e Natural, black and gray colors.c Gray color.f Rating at 0.236-in (6.0-mm) thickness.44A4B*These items are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not part of the product specifications.CAMPUS processing guidelines used for test specimens.**For information on using melt flow as a quality control procedure, see Bayer processing literature.†Flammability results are based on small-scale laboratory tests for purposes of relative comparison and are not intended to reflect the hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.•Value measured at 0.1-in Thickness#Type and quantity of pigment can affect mechanical properties, especially toughness.a Transmittance values apply to the market-specific clear tint and deviate for transparent colors.b Dielectric strength properties are reported at 0.062-in. thickness for grades of Makrolon polycarbonate and at 0.125-in. thickness for grades of Apec high-heat polycarbonate.c Transmittance values apply to the market-specific transparent tint.*These items are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not part of the product specifications.CAMPUS processing guidelines used for test specimens.**For information on using melt flow as a quality control procedure, see Bayer processing literature.†Flammability results are based on small-scale laboratory tests for purposes of relative comparison and are not intended to reflect the hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.•Value measured at 0.1-in Thickness#Type and quantity of pigment can affect mechanical properties, especially toughness.c formerly DP9-9331d formerly DP9-9341e formerly DP9-9340R.1745 is a medical grade with release.f formerly DP9-9351g formerly DP9-9353. 1803 is a UV-stabilized lens grade used for automotive as well as general lighting applications.h formerly DP9-9371*These items are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not part of the product specifications.†Flammability results are based on small-scale laboratory tests for purposes of relative comparison and are not intended to reflect the hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.a Flame-retardant additive is antimony/bromine/chlorine-free.b Properties tested in transverse direction (worst case) on 125-mil extruded sheet specimens with less than 10% orientation.c0.125-in thickness, 0.5-in dart, 3-in clamp, 15 mph.d0.250-in thickness, 0.5-in dart, 3-in clamp, 2.5 mph.e0.100-in thickness, 0.5-in dart, 1.6-in clamp, 7.6 mph.f0.125-in thickness, 0.5-in dart, 1.5-in clamp, 7.6 mph.g Relative temperature index is reported at 0.118-in (3.0-mm) thickness.h Bayer provisional value.i Rating at 0.087-in (2.2-mm) thickness.k Rating at 0.094-in (2.4-mm) thickness.m 5VA rating is for gray color.n Material is also rated V-0/5VA at 0.177-in (4.5-mm) thickness.p Rating at 0.062-in (1.57-mm) thickness.q Rating at 0.122-in (3.09-mm) thickness.r Rating at 0.066-in (1.67-mm) thickness.s Rating at 0.130-in (3.30-mm) thickness.tRating at 0.058-in (1.47-mm) thickness.*These items are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not part of the product specifications.**For information on using melt flow as a quality control procedure for Makroblend resin, see Bayer processing literature.***Value measured at 0.1-in Thickness.†Flammability results are based on small-scale laboratory tests for purposes of relative comparison and are not intended to reflect the hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.‡Values apply to natural (transparent) and clear tints.a Makroblend UT 408 resin (natural color) can be used for food-contact applications except for those in which the temperature exceeds 250°F and the food contains more than 50% alcohol.b Properties tested in transverse direction (worst case) on 125-mil extruded sheet specimens with less than 10% orientation unless otherwise noted.Makroblend®Polycarbonate/Polyester Blend (cont.)e0.125-in thickness, 0.5-in dart,3-in clamp, 7.6 mph.f Black color.g Rating at 0.062-in (1.57-mm) thickness.h Rating at 0.125-in (3.18-mm) thickness.i Natural and black colors.k Gray color.n Rating at 0.062-in (1.57-mm) thickness for white color.p Rating at 0.125-in (3.18-mm) thickness for white color.q A Bayer Corporation provisional value.NoteDry as Molded/Extruded: refers to a moisture content less than 0.2% by weight. Conditioned: refers to an equilibrium moisture content in a standard laboratory atmosphereTriax®ArrayABS/Polyamide Blend8*These items are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not part of the product specifications.†Flammability results are based on small-scale laboratory tests for purposes of relative comparison and are not intended to reflect the hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.aRating at 0.059-in (1.5-mm) thickness.bRating at 0.126-in (3.2-mm) thickness.cRating at 0.057-in (1.47-mm) thickness.dRating at 0.118-in (3.0-mm) thickness.eRating at 0.130-in (3.3-mm) thickness.fRating at 0.120-in (3.05-mm) thickness.Cadon ®SMALustran ®ABS8A8B9*These items are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not part of the product specifications.†Flammability results are based on small-scale laboratory tests for purposes of relative comparison and are not intended to reflect the hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.a Properties are for natural color resins unless otherwise noted.b Properties tested in transverse direction (worst case) on 125-mil extruded sheet specimens with less than 10% orientation unless otherwise noted.c Measured at 0.100-in thickness for molding grades and at 0.125-in thickness for extrusion grades of Centrex resin.d Tested on injection-molded specimen.e Rating at 0.057-in (1.47-mm) thickness.f Rating at 0.057-in (1.47-mm) thickness in natural and black colors.g Natural and black colors.Lustran ®ABS (continued)9ALustran ®SANCentrex ®ASA,AES and ASA/AES Weatherable Polymersh Rating at 0.062-in (1.57-mm) thickness.i Natural color.k Rating at 0.126-in (3.2-mm) thickness in natural color.m Rating at 0.120-in (3.05-mm) thickness.n Clear color.p Rating at 0.062-in (1.57-mm) thickness in clear color.q Rating at 0.125-in (3.18-mm) thickness.r Rating at 0.056-in (1.43-mm) thickness.s Rating at 0.132-in (3.35-mm) thickness.t Rating at 0.130-in (3.3-mm) thickness.uRating at 0.039-in (1.0-mm) thickness in white color.Centrex®ArrayASA,AES and ASA/AES Weatherable Polymers (cont.)9B*These items are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not part of the product specifications.†Flammability results are based on small-scale laboratory tests for purposes of relative comparison and are not intended to reflect the hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.#Bayer value pending UL recognition.a Relative temperature index is reported at 0.030-in (0.75-mm) thickness.b Natural color.NotesDry as Molded: refers to a moisture content less than 0.2% by weight.Conditioned: refers to an equilibrium moisture content in a standard laboratory atmosphere of 73°F and 50% relative humidity.Glass-Reinforced: refers to reinforcement with glass fibers except in the case of BG 30 X, which is reinforced with glass fibers and glass beads.N.B.: No break.1010AFilm grades of Durethan polyamide 6and copolyamide are available.10B11*These items are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not part of the product specifications.†Flammability results are based on small-scale laboratory tests for purposes of relative comparison and are not intended to reflect the hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.a Relative temperature index is reported at 0.030-in (0.75-mm) thickness.b Natural color.NotesDry as Molded: refers to a moisture content less than 0.2% by weight.Conditioned: refers to an equilibrium moisture content in a standard laboratory atmosphere of 73°F and 50% relative humidity.Glass-Reinforced: refers to reinforcement with glass fibers except in the case of BG 30 X, which is reinforced with glass fibers and glass beads.Polyamide 6 (continued)11A11BDurethan ®Polyamide 6 (continued)Film grades of Durethan polyamide 6and copolyamide are available.Amorphous Polyamide12*These items are provided as general information only. They are approximate values and are not part of the product specifications.**Postcured 16 hrs. at 230°F (110°C).#DMA: Dynamic Mechanical Analysis.†Flammability results are based on small-scale laboratory tests for purposes of relative comparison and are not intended to reflect the hazards presented by this or any other material under actual fire conditions.a These grades are in chemical compliance with 21 CFR 177.1680 (Polyurethane resins) and 177.2600 (Rubber articles intended for repeated use) subject to the limitations of this regulation and any other applicable regulations.b These grades are listed under NSF Standard 61 for use in potable water applications.c Polyether urea-based grade.d Natural color.eNatural and black colors.Desmopan ®Thermoplastic PolyurethaneTexin ®Thermoplastic Polyurethane12A12BAll grades of Texin and Desmopan resinslisted here are aromatic unless otherwise noted. Other aliphatic grades are available in addition to those listed here.Developmental products (noted as such or designated by the letters DP ,KU or KL in the grade name) are not considered part of the Bayer Corporation line of standard commercial products. Complete commercialization and continued supply are not assured. The purchaser/user agrees that Bayer Corporation reserves the right to discontinue supply at any time.Some of the end uses of the products described in this bulletin must comply with applicable regulations,such as the FDA,NSF,USDA,and CPSC. If you have any questions on the regulatory status of these products,contact your Bayerrepresentative or Bayer’s Regulatory Affairs Manager in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania.Appropriate literature has been assembled which provides information concerning the health and safety precautions that must be observed when handling Bayerproducts mentioned in this publication. Before working with any of these products,you must read and become familiar with the available information on their hazards,proper use,and handling. This cannot be overemphasized. Information is available in several forms,e.g.,material safety data sheets and product labels. Consult your Bayer representative or contact Bayer’s Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs Department in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania.DEVELOPMENTAL PRODUCT INFORMATIONREGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATIONHEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATIONBayer Corporation • 100 Bayer Road • Pittsburgh,PA 15205-9741 • /polymers-usa Sales Offices:California:17320 Redhill Avenue, Suite 175, Irvine, CA 92614-56601-949-833-2351 • Fax:1-949-752-1306Michigan:2401 Walton Boulevard, Auburn Hills, MI 48326-19571-248-475-7700 • Fax:1-248-475-7701New Jersey:1000 Route 9 North, Suite 103, Woodbridge, NJ 07095-1200 1-732-726-8988 • Fax:1-732-726-1672Illinois:One Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 710, Westchester, IL 60154-5704 1-708-492-1600 • Fax:1-708-492-1031Canadian Affiliate:Bayer Inc.Ontario:77 Belfield Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 1G61-416-248-0771 • Fax:1-416-248-6762Quebec:7600 T rans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire, Quebec, Canada H9R 1C81-514-697-5550 • Fax:1-514-697-5334Note:The information contained in this bulletin is current as of May 2000. Please contact Bayer Corporation to determine whether this publication has been revised.The conditions of your use and application of our products, technical assistance and information (whether verbal, written or by way of production evaluations), including any suggested formulations and recommendations, are beyond our control.Therefore, it is imperative that you test our products, technical assistance and information to determine to your own satisfaction whether they are suitable for your intended uses and applications.This application-specific analysis at least must include testing to determine suitability from a technical as well as health, safety, and environmental standpoint.Such testing has not necessarily been done by Bayer Corporation.All information is given without warranty or guarantee.lt is expressly understood and agreed that the customer assumes and hereby expressly releases Bayer from all liability, in tort, contract or otherwise, incurred in connection with the use of our products, technical assistance and information.Any statement or recommendation not contained herein is unauthorized and shall not bind Bayer.Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation to use any product in conflict with patents covering any material or its use.No license is implied or in fact granted under the claims of any patent.520(25M)5/00 Copyright ©2000 Bayer Corporation Printed in U.S.A.KU-GE051。