Flexchem 5551-02 - Colorite - Polyvinyl Chloride Elastomer Plastic

The Flexchem "51" series are translucent, flexible, non-toxic vinyl compounds which were specifically developed to replace silicone in various applications. These compounds utilize a non-phthalate plasticizer system for use in medical device applications. This unique product line offers excellent release characteristics, rubber-like compression properties, good burst strength and durability. Flexchem compounds can be extruded or injection molded and do not require any special equipment for processing.

A replacement for silicone in a nearly endless list of uses, including tubing for pumping applications, urinary drain sets, beverage spouts, gaskets, etc…Flexchem is available in durometers ranging from 35 to 65 shore A hardness. It has been formulated utilizing only FDA sanctioned raw materials and has been designed for use in USP Class VI applications.

For medical use, complete traceability and lot identification of all components in the Flexchem products are maintained at Colorite.

Material Status

Commercial: Active

Availability

North America

Test Standards Available

ASTM

Features

Bondability

Durable

Good Mold Release

Good Processability

Radiation Sterilizable

Uses

Pump Parts

Tubing

Appearance

Colors Available

Translucent

White

Forms

Pellets

Processing Method

Extrusion

Injection Molding

Other Information for this Plastic
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Agency Rating
This plastic material has 1 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): USP (1). This is just a summary of complete data available in IDES' Prospector.
Features (Alternate Representations)
Good Mold Release, Easy Release, Good Demolding, Bondability, Bondable, Radiation Sterilizable, Radiation Sterilization, gamma sterilization, gamma sterilizable, Good Processability, Easy Processing.
Uses (Alternate Representations)
Tubing, Tube.
Spelling Variations
The terms listed below may be used to identify this product. They are provided to assist you in finding pertinent documentation from supplier and non-supplier sources. They are included for informational purposes only, and are typically NOT representations that have been specified by the supplier. Possible spelling variations for terms related to this product are: Flexchem 5551-02, Flexchem 555102, Flexchem , Flexchem555102, 5551, 5551-02, 555102, 5551:02, 5551/02, 5551+02, 5551_02, 5551 02, Polyvinyl Chloride Elastomer, PVC Elastomer, Polyvinyl Chloride, PVC, Colorite, PolyvinylChlorideElastomer, PVCElastomer, PolyvinylChloride, 025551

Flexchem 5551-02 - Colorite Polymers - Polyvinyl Chloride Elastomer

Flexchem
5551-02 - Colorite Polymers - Polyvinyl Chloride Elastomer