Hydrolysis Resistant
Plastics that operate in hot water and steam environments
Many plastics will quickly hydrolyze (degrade in hot water and steam). However, there are a number of plastic materials including PSU, Ultem®, and PEEK that resist hydrolysis and perform well in hot water and steam environments. This makes them excellent choices for many medical and food processing applications where the ability to withstand repeated exposure to steam is required.
Applications for hydrolysis resistant plastics include medical instrument handles and food storage trays.
PCTFE
Fluoropolymer with outstanding dimensional stability, mechanical properties, and temperature range.
PEEK
Strong, stiff plastic with outstanding chemical resistance; performs over a wide range of temperatures.
PFA
Flexible fluoropolymer that performs well in extreme temperature and harsh chemical environments.
PPSU
High temperature thermoplastic material with outstanding impact resistance that is autoclavable.
PTFE
Low friction engineering plastic with outstanding chemical, high temperature, and weathering resistance.
PCTFE
Fluoropolymer with outstanding dimensional stability, mechanical properties, and temperature range.
PEEK
Strong, stiff plastic with outstanding chemical resistance; performs over a wide range of temperatures.
PFA
Flexible fluoropolymer that performs well in extreme temperature and harsh chemical environments.
PPSU
High temperature thermoplastic material with outstanding impact resistance that is autoclavable.
PTFE
Low friction engineering plastic with outstanding chemical, high temperature, and weathering resistance.
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