Cyclic Olefin Copolymer, HDT= 170°C

(Ethylene-Norbornene Copolymer)
HDT = 170°C
Cyclic Olefin Copolymers are high transparency, low specific gravity, high heat resistant and have excellent optical properties and superior water vapor barrier characteristics. Combined with outstanding stiffness/ strength and favorable sterilization properties, they have found applications ranging from FDA approvals for pharmaceutical and food applications to optical applications and electronics materials. Whether used by itself or as a modifier for other resins, the ethylene-norbornene copolymer offers the optical clarity of polymethylmethacryate (pMMA), the heat resistance of polycarbonate (PC) and superior dimensional stability.
Applications:

Pharmaceutical, medical device and personal care blister packaging
Flexible films for food and healthcare industry
Prefillable syringes, vials, ampoules and other pharmaceutical packaging components
Medical Diagnostic Components - microtiter plates, cuvettes and microfluidic devices
Optical elements like lenses, light guides films and sensors
Toner binder for color printers
Properties:

High transparency
Outstanding moisture barrier
High rigidity and strength
Variable heat distortion resistance up to 170°C
Excellent biocompatibility
Very good resistance to acids and alkalis and polar organic solvents
Low density
Very good electrical insulation properties
Exceptionally low moisture absorption
Low birefringence