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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.

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

PropertyASTMMetric Units
Tensile StrengthD638M38 MPa
Modulus of Elasticity, Youngs ModulusD638M1,200 MPa
Elongation at Break (%)D638M25%
Flexural StrengthD790M44 MPa
Flexural ModulusD790M1,000 MPa
IZOD Impact (notched)D256A29 J/m
Heat Deflection Temperature at .45 MPa/66 psi (°C)D64848 °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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