Interstate Plastics offers new medical grade PP rod

May 18, 2015

US construction plastics distributor Interstate Plastics is introducing the medical grade Propylux HS, a heat stabilised polypropylene (PP) rod used primarily in orthopedic applications, including trial heads and cups for hip implants, knee provisional trials and impactor applications

Designed and manufactured by Westlake Plastics, Propylux HS polypropelene rods possess biocompatibility and chemical resistance properties.

Propylux HS round bar stock offer superior dimensional stability when processed through repeated autoclaving cycles. The product also exhibits exceptional chemical resistance to cleaning and disinfecting agents while offering a good balance of strength, ductility and overall toughness.

Propylux HS round bar stock is available in 15 colours and 13 diameters. All coloured materials are made with FDA compliant ingredients and the shaped bars have been tested and comply with key parts of ISO 10993.

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