The Effect of Sterilization on Plastics and Elastomers
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The Effect of Sterilization on Plastics and Elastomers

3rd Edition - September 24, 2012

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  • Author: Laurence McKeen
  • eBook ISBN: 9781455728053
  • Hardcover ISBN: 9781455725984

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This reference guide brings together a wide range of essential data on the sterilization of plastics and elastomers, enabling engineers to make optimal material choices and design decisions. The data tables in this book enable engineers and scientists to select the right materials, and right sterilization method for a given product or application. The third edition includes new text chapters that provide the underpinning knowledge required to make best use of the data. Larry McKeen has also added detailed descriptions of sterilization methods for most common polymer classes such as polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, elastomers, fluoropolymers, biodegradable plastics. Data has been updated throughout, with expanded information on newer classes of polymer utilized in medical devices and sterile packaging, such as UHMWPE, high temperature plastics (PEEK, PES, PPS, etc.), PBT, PETG, etc. The resulting Handbook is an essential reference for Plastics Engineers, Materials Scientists and Chemists working in contexts where sterilization is required, such as food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices.

Key Features

  • Essential data and practical guidance for engineers and scientists working with plastics in applications that require sterile packaging and equipment.
  • 3rd edition includes new introductory chapters on sterilization processes and polymer chemistry, providing the underpinning knowledge required to utilize the data.
  • Provides essential information and guidance for FDA submissions required for new Medical Devices.

Readership

Plastics engineers, product designers, packaging engineers and materials scientists.

Medical device and packaging designers and users; polymer and coatings chemists; producers and users of sterile packaging products and medical devices.

Sectors: food, beverage and pharmaceutical packaging; medical devices; chemical processing; agriculture; defense.

Table of Contents

  • PDL Handbook Series

    Preface

    1. Introduction to Food Irradiation and Medical Sterilization

    1.1 Pathogens

    1.2 Food-Borne Disease Control

    1.3 Medical Sterilization

    1.4 Bioterrorism

    1.5 Summary

    References

    2. Introduction to Plastics and Polymers

    2.1 Polymerization

    2.2 Copolymers

    2.3 Linear, Branched, and Cross-Linked Polymers

    2.4 Polarity

    2.5 Unsaturation

    2.6 Steric Hindrance

    2.7 Isomers

    2.8 Inter- and Intramolecular Attractions in Polymers

    2.9 General Classifications

    2.10 Plastic Compositions

    2.11 Summary

    References

    3. Introduction to the Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Plastics and Elastomers

    3.1 Physical Property Testing

    3.2 Mechanical Testing of Plastics

    3.3 Thermal Property Testing of Plastics

    References

    4. Styrenic Plastics

    4.1 Acrylonitrile–Butadiene–Styrene Copolymer

    4.2 Methacrylate–Acrylonitrile–Butadiene–Styrene Copolymer

    4.3 Polystyrene

    4.4 SAN Copolymer

    4.5 Styrene–Butadiene Copolymers

    References

    5. Polyesters

    5.1 Liquid Crystalline Polymers

    5.2 Polybutylene Terephthalate

    5.3 Polycarbonate

    5.4 Polyethylene Terephthalate

    5.5 Polycyclohexylene-Dimethylene Terephthalate

    5.6 Copolyesters

    5.7 Polyethylene Naphthalate

    5.8 Polyphthalate Carbonate

    References

    6. Polyimides

    6.1 Polyamide-Imide

    6.2 Polyetherimide

    6.3 Polyimide

    References

    7. Polyamides (Nylons)

    7.1 Polyamide 6 (Nylon 6)

    7.2 Polyamide 11 (Nylon 11)

    7.3 Polyamide 12 (Nylon 12)

    7.4 Polyamide 66 (Nylon 66)

    7.5 Polyarylamide

    7.6 Copolymers/Terpolymers

    References

    8. Polyolefins

    8.1 Polyethylene

    8.2 Polypropylene

    8.3 Poly-4-Methyl-1-Pentene

    8.4 Cyclic Olefin Copolymer

    8.5 Plastomer

    References

    9. Polyvinyls and Acrylics

    9.1 Ethylene–Vinyl Acetate Copolymer

    9.2 Ethylene–Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer

    9.3 Polyvinyl Chloride

    9.4 Polyvinylidene Chloride

    9.5 Polyacrylics

    9.6 Acrylonitrile–Methyl Acrylate Copolymer

    9.7 Ionomers

    References

    10. Fluoropolymers

    10.1 Polytetrafluoroethylene

    10.2 Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene

    10.3 Perfluoroalkoxy

    10.4 Amorphous Fluoropolymer – Teflon AF®

    10.5 Polyvinyl Fluoride

    10.6 Polychlorotrifluoroethylene

    10.7 Polyvinylidene Fluoride

    10.8 Ethylene–Tetrafluoroethylene Copolymer

    10.9 Ethylene–Chlorotrifluoroethylene Copolymer

    References

    11. High-Temperature/High-Performance Polymers

    11.1 Polyether Ether Ketone

    11.2 Polyaryletherketone

    11.3 Polyphenylene Sulfide

    11.4 Polysulfone

    11.5 Polyphenylsulfone

    11.6 Polyethersulfone

    11.7 Parylene (Poly(p-Xylylene))

    11.8 Polyoxymethylene (Acetal Homopolymer)/Polyoxymethylene Copolymer (Acetal Copolymer)

    11.9 Self-Reinforced Polymers

    References

    12. Renewable Resource and Biodegradable Polymers

    12.1 Polyanhydrides

    12.2 Cellophane™

    12.3 Nitrocellulose

    12.4 Ethyl Cellulose (Hydroxyethylcellulose)

    12.5 Polycaprolactone

    12.6 Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) and Poly L-Lactic Acid (PLLA)

    12.7 Poly-3-Hydroxybutyrate

    12.8 Polyglycolic Acid

    References

    13. Elastomers

    13.1 Thermoplastic Polyether Block Polyamide Elastomers (TPA-ET or PEBA)

    13.2 Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomers (TPC-E or COPE)

    13.3 Olefinic Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPO)

    13.4 Styrenic Block Copolymer Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPS)

    13.5 Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers (TPU)

    13.6 Polysiloxane/Silicone Rubber

    References

    Index

Product details

  • No. of pages: 480
  • Language: English
  • Copyright: © William Andrew 2012
  • Published: September 24, 2012
  • Imprint: William Andrew
  • eBook ISBN: 9781455728053
  • Hardcover ISBN: 9781455725984

About the Author

Laurence McKeen

Larry McKeen has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin and worked for DuPont Fluoroproducts from 1978–2014. As a Senior Research Associate (Chemist), he was responsible for new product development including application technology and product optimization for particular end-uses, and product testing. He retired from DuPont at the end of 2014 and is currently a consultant.

Affiliations and Expertise

Senior Research Associate, DuPont, Wilmington, DE, USA

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