covestro makrolon rx2530 pc for medical purpose

Covestro Makrolon RX2530 PC | radiation resistant

Application：Medical grade

Density: 1.2g / m³

Melt index: 15cm³ / 10min
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 Covestro Makrolon RX2530 451118 PC Description 

Makrolon Rx2530 451118 is medical grade polycarbonate resin (PC material) produced by Covestro A.G. It is injection molded, biocompatible and resistant to radiation sterilization and can be used in the production of medical devices.
Makrolon RX2530 medical grade PC resin

Covestro Makrolon RX2530 45118 medical-grade PC is manufactured at multiple locations; we prioritize supplies from Covestro Investment (Shanghai) Company. Due to the need for resistance to discoloration caused by radiation, the RX2530 45118 is transparent with a purple tint, as shown in the image on the left.

Covestro Makrolon RX2530 451118 medical PC Advantage

  • Sterilization material. Makrolon RX2530 451118 PC is compatible with a variety of sterilization methods, including high-temperature steam (121°C), ethylene oxide, and high-energy radiation (gamma rays), resistant to embrittlement, or performance degradation after radiation sterilization. It has a wide range of applications in the field of medical equipment.
  • Good biocompatibility, Makrolon Rx2530 451118 PC was developed specifically for medical applications, meets ISO 10993-1 medical device biocompatibility test standards, with high safety performance, can be used in the production of medical devices such as syringes and catheters
  • Color Stability, Compared to conventional PC resin, the RX2530 polycarbonate material offers superior color stability and maintains good visual properties even after high-energy radiation sterilization, making it suitable for medical observation equipment that requires high clarity.

Why choose Baiyou as Covestro Makrolon RX2530 451118 polycarbonate supplier?

  • Leadingmedical polycarbonate resin supplier (PC material) , 20+ years of experience in plastic product manufacturing and chemical raw material import and export
  • Fastest Arrival, with warehouses in multiple ports
  • 1,000+ types of resins are available, and we have cooperated with large petrochemical groups for 30+ years
  • Free Samples for production testing
  • Wholesale price, even a piece of goods is based on the wholesale price
 Key Attributes 
Covestro Makrolon RX2530 451118 PC 
Product information
Manufacturer
Covestro AG
Part Marking Code
>PC material<
Color
Transparent with purple tint
Material Shape
PC pellets
Process
Injection molding PC material
Viscosity
Medium viscosity PC pellets
Material Attribute
Medical grade PC material
Specification·EC 1907/2006(Reach) ·ISO 10993-1
Features
·Transparency ·Biocompatible ·Radiation sterillzable
Additives
·Mold Release ·UV Stabilizer
Physical property
Standard
Value
Unit
Density  
ISO 1183
1.2
g/cm³
Shrinkage flow 60*60*2mm 50MPa
ISO 294
0.6
%
Shrinkage xflow 60*60*2mm 50MPa 
ISO 294
0.65
%
Shrinkage flow
ISO 2577
0.6~0.8
%
Shrinkage xflow
ISO 2577
0.6~0.8
%
Water absorption 23℃ saturation in water
ISO 62
0.30
%
Water absorption 23℃ 50RH equilibrium
ISO 62
0.12
%
Melt Index 300°C 1.2kg
ISO 1133
15
g/10 min
Melt Index 300°C 1.2kgISO 113315.5g/10min
Bulk density pelletsISO 60660kg/m³
Hardness
Standard
Value
Unit
Ball Indentation HardnessISO 2039118N/mm²
Mechanical behavior
Standard
Value
Unit
Tensile Modulus 1.0mm/minISO 5272400Mpa
Tensile Strength Yield 50mm/min
ISO 527
67
Mpa
Tensile Strength Break 50mm/min
ISO 527 
75
Mpa
Elongation Yield 50mm/min
ISO 5276.1
%
Elongation Break 50mm/min
ISO 527
50
%
Flexural Strength 2.0mm/min
ISO 178100Mpa
Flexural Strength 3.5%strain 2.0mm/min
ISO 178
74
Mpa
Flexural modulus 2.0mm/min
ISO 178
2400
Mpa
Flexural strain 2mm/min
ISO 178
7.0
%
Izod Notch Impact 23°C 3.0mm
ISO 180
65
kJ/㎡
Izod Notch Impact -30℃ 3.0mm
ISO 180
12
kJ/㎡
Charpy Notch Impact 23℃ 3.0mm
ISO 179
70
kJ/㎡
Charpy Notch Impact -30℃ 3.0mmISO 17914kJ/㎡
Charpy un-notch impact 23℃ISO 179NBkJ/㎡
Charpy un-notch impact -30℃ISO 179NBkJ/㎡
Charpy un-notch impact -60℃ISO 179NBkJ/㎡
Puncture resistance maximum force 23℃ISO 66035300N
Puncture resistance maximum force -30℃ISO 66036200N
Puncture resistance 23℃ISO 660360J
Puncture resistance -30℃ISO 660370J
Thermal
Standard
Value
Unit
HDT 1.8MPa
ISO 75
122
℃
HDT 0.45MPa
ISO 75
134
℃
Vicat softending temperature 50℃/hr 50N
ISO 306
141
℃
Vicat softending temperature 120℃/hr 50NISO 306142℃
Glass transition temperature 10℃/minISO 11357142℃
CLE flow 23~55℃
ISO 11359
6.5E-5m/m/K
CLE xflow 23~55℃ISO 113596.5E-5m/m/K
Heat conductivity coefficient 23℃ crossflow 50RHISO 83020.20W/(m·K)
Flash pointASTM D1929480℃
Ignition pointASTM D1929550℃
Electrical propertiesStandardValueUnit
Volume resistivityIEC 600931E+14Ω·m
Suface resistivityIEC 600931E+16Ω
Flammability
Standard
Value
Unit
Limiting oxygen index method A
ISO 458927
%
Flame Rating All color 2.5mm
UL94
HB
 
Flame Rating All color 3.0mm
UL94
HB
 
Injection moldingValueUnit
Dry temperature120℃
Dry time2~3hr
Water content control≤0.02%
Zone1 temperature 250~260℃
Zone2 temperature270~280℃
Zone3 temperature280~290℃
Nozzle temperature290~300℃
Melt temperature280~300℃
Melt temperature optimum300℃
Mould temperature80~120℃
Screw speed0.05~0.2m/s
Shot to cylinder size30~70
%
Back press50~150bar
holding pressure50~75%
Vent depth0.025~0.075mm
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Quantity (tonnes)
1-100
100-300
>300
Lead time (days)
7-10
10-15
To be negotiated

References and Notes

  1. Covestro,"Makrolon RX2530 medical grade polycarbonate technical data sheet (TDS)", Covestro A.G, 19/08/2026
  2. Bayer,"Makrolon RX2530 medical grade polycarbonate description", Bayer material science, 19/08/2026