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This is the free Material Data Center Datasheet of VESTAKEEP® DC 4460 G - PEEK - Evonik Operations GmbH

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Product Texts
X-ray opaque, tooth-colored polyether ether ketone for dental applications

VESTAKEEP® DC4460 G is a tooth-colored, high viscosity polyether ether ketone (PEEK) resin that is especially designed for removable and fixed dentures, crowns and bridges.

VESTAKEEP® DC4460 G contains 6% Barium sulphate to render it x-ray opaque. 

Biocompatibility of VESTAKEEP® Dental
For VESTAKEEP® DC4460 G, biocompatibility has been tested according to ISO 10993-1 recommendations for permanent mucous membrane contact. The compound composition is optimised for high biocompatibility and superior mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance.
 
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Standard Description
ISO 10993-03 Genotoxicity: Salmonella Typhimurium Reverse Mutation Test (Ames Test)
ISO 10993-05 Cytotoxicity: Quantitative Growth Inhibition Test
ISO 10993-10 Irritation: Intracutaneous Reactivity
ISO 10993-10 Sensitization: Local Lymph Node Assay
ISO 10993-11 Acute Systemic Toxicity
ISO 10993-11 Subacute / Subchronic Toxicity 14 days
ISO 10993-18 Extraction Tests
USP Class VI Acute Systemic Toxicity Intracutaneous Reactivity Muscle Implantation

Processing of VESTAKEEP® Dental
VESTAKEEP® DC4460 G can be processed by common melt processing techniques like injection molding and extrusion.
For injection molding, we recommend a melt temperature in the 380°C to 400°C range. The mold temperature should be within 160°C to 200°C, preferably 180°C.

Delivery of VESTAKEEP® Dental
VESTAKEEP® DC4460 G is supplied as granules in 25 kg boxes with moisture-proof polyethylene liners.
 
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Processing/Physical CharacteristicsValueUnitTest Standard
ISO Data
Melt volume-flow rate, MVR 10 cm³/10min ISO 1133
Temperature 380 °C -
Load 5 kg -
Mechanical propertiesValueUnitTest Standard
ISO Data
Tensile Modulus 4100 MPa ISO 527
Yield stress 95 MPa ISO 527
Yield strain 4.8 % ISO 527
Charpy notched impact strength, +23°C 6.8 kJ/m² ISO 179/1eA
Type of failure C - -
Thermal propertiesValueUnitTest Standard
ISO Data
Melting temperature, 10°C/min 340 °C ISO 11357-1/-3
Other propertiesValueUnitTest Standard
Water absorption 0.4 % Sim. to ISO 62
Density 1520 kg/m³ ISO 1183
Characteristics
Processing
Injection Molding, Other Extrusion
Delivery form
Pellets
Chemical Resistance
General Chemical Resistance
Certifications
Biocompatibility ISO 10993, US Pharmacopeia Class VI Approved
Regional Availability
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South and Central America, Near East/Africa
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