Nomenclature

Designation of sales products

The designation of Apec^® sales products is based on a four-digit, self-explanatory nomenclature.

The first two figures denote the heat resistance.

16.. Vicat approx. 160 °C
17.. Vicat approx. 172 °C
18.. Vicat approx. 185 °C
20.. Vicat approx. 205 °C
22.. Vicat approx. 220 °C

Digits 3 and 4 describe the grade.

..00 Basic grade
..03 Basic grade, UV-stabilized
..05 Basic grade, easy release
..45¹⁾ Medical grade, easy release
..95 Easy flowing, easy release
..97 Easy flowing, easy release, UV-stabilized

1) Suitable for superheated-steam sterilization as well as for pharmaceutical applications as per the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) XXII Class VI

Designation of developmental products

Apec^® Developmental products are identified by a four-digit number behind the status "DP 1". The first two digits (93..) stand for Apec^®.

The third figure denotes the heat resistance.

..3. Vicat approx. 160 °C
..4. Vicat approx. 172 °C
..5. Vicat approx. 185 °C
..7. Vicat approx. 205 °C
..8. Vicat approx. 220 °C

The fourth figure indicates the particuar grade:

...4 Flame-retardant grades
...9 Easy-flowing

A further distinction can be made by adding a slash and a figure to the four-digit code number.

../1 Transparent (only FR grades)
../5 Easy-release

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