Standard Specification for Polyoxymethylene (Acetal) for Medical Applications
STANDARD published on 1.12.2019
Designation standards: ASTM F1855-00(2019)
Publication date standards: 1.12.2019
The number of pages: 3
Approximate weight : 9 g (0.02 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM
This specification covers polyoxymethylene (acetal) resin for medical applications. This specification provides requirements and associated test methods for a form of this thermoplastic which is intended for use in manufacturing medical devices, instrumentation or components thereof. Physical and mechanical properties of medical grade polyoxymethylene such as specific gravity, water absorption, equilibrium, tensile yield strength, tensile elongation break, tensile modulus, tensile impact strength, compressive strength, and sheer strength shall be determined. Biocompatibility of acetal resins and implant devices made using these materials shall also be determined.
Keywords:
acetal, copolymer, homopolymer, polyoxymethylene, thermoplastic resin,, ICS Number Code 11.040.30 (Surgical instruments and materials), 83.080.20 (Thermoplastic materials)