DAK Americas Array 9921M - Manual

Array
™ 9921M
Product Information
polyethylene terephthalate resin
DAK Americas LLC
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 210
223 Wilmington W Chester Pike• Chadds Ford, PA 19317
1-888-738-2002 • fax: 610-558-7385 • www.dakamericas.com
PDS-9921M Rev 06/11
DAK Americas
ISO 9001:2008
#10004457
Product Description
Array
™ 9921M is a unique copolymer particularly suited for use in the pharmaceutical and medical
applications where clarity and gloss is desired. It is a medium intrinsic viscosity (IV) product that gives
the end user superior processing and consistency.
Typical Properties
Array
™ 9921M offers excellent clarity and color, while maintaining good reheat characteristics for
stretch blow molding. In addition it offers significantly reduced crystallization rates and a wide
processing window. Array
™ 9921M enables molding of thick walled parts while still retaining excellent
clarity.
It is capable of retaining properties under multiple sterilization processing techniques.
Certification
Array ™ 9921M is ideally suited for pharmaceutical and medical applications and is considered in
compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Contact Notification (FCN) 000635,
USP Class VI and ISO 10993 Biocompatibility, US Pharmacopoeia <661> and European
Pharmacopoeia 3.1.15 and is supported via a Letter of Authorization for the FDA Drug Master File.
Sales Specifications
Property Value Unit Test Method
Intrinsic Viscosity 0.80 ± 0.02 dL/g DAK-QAR-SOP-0012
Color L* 77.5 min CIE DAK-QAR-SOP-0011
Color b* 0.3 ± 1.5 CIE DAK-QAR-SOP-0011
Acetaldehyde 3 max ppm DAK-QAR-SOP-0010
Moisture Content (as packaged) 0.25 max weight % DAK-QAR-SOP-0013
Fines (as packaged, +24 Mesh Size) 0.05 max weight % DAK-QAR-SOP-0014
Chip Size, nominal 63 ± 10 chips / g DAK-QAR-SOP-0015
Crystallinity > 35 % DAK-QAR-SOP-0016
Partical Size, Shape (Cubical) 3.27 mm DAK-QAR-SOP-0017
Melting Point, nominal 238 ºC DAK-QAR-SOP-0016
Bulk Density 53 lb / ft³ DAK-QAR-SOP-0018
These values represent the anticipated performance data for these polyester resins and intermediates; they are not intended to
be used as design data. We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. It is offered as a possible
helpful suggestion in the experimentation you may care to undertake along these lines. It is subject to revision as additional
knowledge and experience is gained.
DAK Resins makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation or liability
whatsoever in connection with this information. This publication is not a license to operate under, or intended to suggest
infringement of, any existing patents.
CAUTION: Do not use in permanent implantation in the human body. For other medical applications, see “DAK Medical
Caution Statement”.