MT2000
Altera medical-grade, very thin wall,
polyolefin heat-shrinkable tubing
Altera MT2000 heat-shrinkable Altera MT2000 tubing can provide blocking against fluids and other
tubing is made of a tough, modified electrical insulation, mechanical bioburden materials.
polyolefin with a very thin wall protection, strain relief, color coding,
construction. It is especially suitable and identification for many medical Altera MT2000 tubing may be
for medical applications requiring components and devices. sterilized by gamma radiation or
lubricity, flexibility, and excellent ethylene oxide with no significant
electrical insulation performance. Altera MT2000A tubing provides an changes in properties. It is fabricated
Altera MT2000 offers a cost- inner layer of adhesive. During from materials that meet the
effective alternative to FEP while installation, the USP Class VI requirements of U.S. Pharmacopeia
maintaining performance after adhesive layer will reflow around the (USP) Class VI plastics (contact with
gamma sterilization. substrate to provide sealing or injectables and body fluids or tissue).
Temperature rating
Full recovery temperature: 140C
Continuous operating temperature: 40C to 105C
Specifications*
Type Raychem Material Master File Number
MT2000 MT2000 SCD USP Class VI MAF-727
MT2000A MT2000A SCD USP Class VI MAF-799
*When ordering, always specify latest issue.
Dimensions (millimeters/inches)
W1
W2
Expanded as supplied
Fully recovered after heating
D d
Inside diameter Wall thickness
D (min.) d (max.) W1 W2
Expanded Recovered after As supplied Recovered
Size (mm) as supplied heating (nominal) after heating**
1.0 1.0 0.040 0.45 0.018 0.12 0.005 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002
2.0 2.0 0.080 0.80 0.032 0.12 0.005 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002
3.0 3.0 0.120 1.20 0.048 0.12 0.005 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002
6.0 6.0 0.240 2.40 0.096 0.12 0.005 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002
10.0 10.0 0.400 4.00 0.160 0.15 0.006 0.36 0.05 0.014 0.002
**Wall thickness will be less if tubing recovery is restricted during shrinkage.
Ordering information
Colors Standard Black, clear
Nonstandard White, red, yellow, blue, orange
Size selection Always order the largest size that will shrink snugly over the component being covered.
A variety of special order sizes are available.
Standard packaging On plastic spools, double-bagged
Ordering description Specify product name, size, and color; for example, MT2000-3.0-0 (0=Black).
Specify MT2000A for adhesive-lined constructions in sizes 3.0 and larger only (special order).Specification values
Property Unit Requirement Method of test
Physical Dimensions mm (inches) See Reverse ASTM D 2671
Longitudinal change percent +0, -10 ASTM D 2671
Concentricity as supplied percent 60 minimum ASTM D 2671
Tensile strength psi (Mpa) 3000 (20.7) minimum ASTM D 2671
Ultimate elongation percent 200 minimum ASTM D 2671
4
Secant modulus (expanded) psi (Mpa) 5.0 X 10 (344) minimum ASTM D 2671
Heat resistance ASTM D 2671
(168 hours at 125C/257F)
Followed by test for:
Ultimate Elongation percent 200 minimum ASTM D 2671
Electrical Dielectric strength volts/mil (volts/mm) 1000 (39,360) minimum ASTM D 2671
Dielectric withstand seconds 60 minimum ASTM D 2671
3000 V, 60 Hz
Chemical Fluid resistance ASTM D 2671
(24 hours at 23C/73F) in:
Isopropyl Alcohol
5% Saline Solution
Cidex*
Followed by tests for:
Dielectric strength volts/mil (volts/mm) 1000 (39,360) minimum ASTM D 2671
Tensile strength psi (Mpa) 3000 (20.7) minimum ASTM D 2671
Heavy metals analysis ppm 1 maximum (total of all metals) USP XXII
Cadmium Physiochemical
Mercury Test - Plastics
Lead
Bismuth
Antimony
Typical performance values
Property Unit Performance Method of Test
Adhesive Properties Ring and ball softening point C 121 5 ASTM E 28
(MT2000A only)** Adhesion to:
Polypropylene Poor
HDPE Fair
Polyurethane Good
PVC Good
Steel Excellent
*Trademark of Johnson & Johnson Company **Not recommended for use on Teflon or silicone substrates.
Or equivalent dilute glutaraldehyde sterilizing solution.
Note: Consult the MT2000 SCD for specific details about test procedures.
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