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Topas® 5013

Cyclic Olefin Copolymer

Supplied by Polyplastics Co., Ltd.

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Product Description
TOPAS is a cyclo olefin copolymer (COC) copolymerized from norbornene and ethylene using a metallocene catalyst. A cyclic olefin polymer (COP) exists that is polymerized through metathesis ring opening, but TOPAS possesses excellent properties from the perspective of refractive index, and low moisture, and high rigidity, which are important properties when it is used in optical parts.

TOPAS has been evaluated highly in the market as a resin with optical properties comparable with PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate, acrylic resin), superior heat resistance to PC (polycarbonate), and superior dimensional stability to PMMA and PC. Furthermore, is a material that is suitable for modifier applications for existing materials, where it can improve the water vapor barrier, increase rigidity, enhance heat resistance, and make materials easier to cut. Here, application activities are underway in the packaging materials sector.

5013: Heat deflection temperature (HDT/B) = 127°C
This grade is characterized by its high flowability and superior optical properties. It is suitable for optical components such as lenses and light guide panels where high molded precision is indispensable.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Asia Pacific
Features 
  • Amorphous
  • Autoclave Sterilizable
  • Copolymer
  • Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable
  • Food Contact Acceptable
  • Good Chemical Resistance
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Electrical Properties
  • Good Sterilizability
  • High Clarity
  • High Flow
  • High Heat Resistance
  • High Stiffness
  • High Strength
  • Low Density
  • Low to No Water Absorption
  • Moisture Barrier
  • Opticals
  • Radiation Sterilizable
Uses 
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Industrial Applications
  • LCD Applications
  • Lenses
  • Medical/Healthcare Applications
  • Optical Applications
  • Packaging
Agency Ratings 
Appearance 
  • Clear/Transparent
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Density
g/cm³
 ISO 1183
Melt Volume-Flow Rate (MVR)
     ISO 1133
115°C/2.16 kg
in³/10min
  
260°C/2.16 kg
in³/10min
  
Water Absorption (73°F, 24 hr)
%
 ISO 62
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Stress (Break)
psi
 ISO 527-2
Tensile Strain (Break)
%
 ISO 527-2
Films
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Water Vapor Transmission Rate
g·mil/100in²/atm/24 hr
 DIN 53122
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Charpy Notched Impact Strength
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength
ft·lb/in²
 ISO 179/1eU
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Pencil Hardness
 
 JIS K5401
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Heat Deflection Temperature (66 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ISO 75-2/B
Glass Transition Temperature
°F
 ISO 11357-2
Optical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Refractive Index
 
 ISO 489
Transmittance (78.7 mil)
%
 ISO 13468-2
Abbe Number
 
  
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Topas® 5013, Topas 5013, Topas® , Topas, Topas5013, 5013, Cyclic Olefin Copolymer, COC, Polyolefin, Polyplastics, CyclicOlefinCopolymer
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: High Clarity, Low Density, Low Specific Gravity, High Heat Resistance, Low Water Absorption, Low Moisture Absorption, Water Resistant, Moisure Resistant, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Moisture Barrier, Good Starilizability, Sterilizable, Autoclave Sterilization, Autoclave Sterilizable, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable, EtO Sterilizable, EtO Sterilization, Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable, Radiation Sterilizable, Radiation Sterilization, gamma sterilization, gamma sterilizable, High Stiffness, High Strength, Good Chemical Resistance, Chemical Resistant, Good Electrical Properties, High Flow, High Melt, High MFI.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Lenses, Lens, LCD Applications, Liquid Crystal Display, Medical Applications, Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector.
Agency Ratings
This plastic material has 3 certifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of certifications for that agency): DMF (1), FDA (1), USP (1).
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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