Cyclic Olefin Copolymer, HDT= 130°C

(Ethylene-Norbornene Copolymer)

HDT = 130°C

Cyclic Olefin Copolymers are high transparency, low specific gravity, high heat resistant and have excellent optical properties and superior water vapor barrier characteristics. Combined with outstanding stiffness/ strength and favorable sterilization properties, they have found applications ranging from FDA approvals for pharmaceutical and food applications to optical applications and electronics materials. Whether used by itself or as a modifier for other resins, the ethylene-norbornene copolymer offers the optical clarity of polymethylmethacryate (pMMA), the heat resistance of polycarbonate (PC) and superior dimensional stability.

Applications:

• Pharmaceutical, medical device and personal care blister packaging
• Flexible films for food and healthcare industry
• Prefillable syringes, vials, ampoules and other pharmaceutical packaging components
• Medical Diagnostic Components - microtiter plates, cuvettes and microfluidic devices
• Optical elements like lenses, light guides films and sensors
• Toner binder for color printers

  Properties:

• High transparency
• Outstanding moisture barrier
• High rigidity and strength
• Variable heat distortion resistance up to 170°C
• Excellent biocompatibility
• Very good resistance to acids and alkalis and polar organic solvents
• Low density
• Very good electrical insulation properties
• Exceptionally low moisture absorption
• Low birefringence