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Biocompatible Polymers

Depending on the way in which additively manufactured parts interact with the human body, they need to meet certain requirements. The high temperature and chemical resistance of some of our materials make them ideal for a great variety of applications and devices requiring biocompatibility. The materials are tested for cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, and acute systemic toxicity. To clarify if your biocompatibility requirements are met, talk to us.

Naturally, our SLS and FDR technology only require polymer material and laser power for production. The waiving of agents or binders in the production process reduces risks right from the start. Considering customer-specific influence (e.g. additives, manufacturing process), please be aware that the biocompatibility of a material does not allow any direct conclusion to be drawn about the biocompatibility of the produced part. 

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Typical Part Properties

  • Tensile Modulus 1650 MPa
  • Tensile Strength 50 MPa
  • Nominal Strain at Break 30 %
  • Temperature of Deflection under Load 1.80 MPa 46 °C
  • Temperature of Deflection under Load 0.45 MPa 180 °C
  • Density 1.03 g/cm³

PA 1101 ClimateNeutral

The whitish, slightly translucent, additively manufactured parts made from biobased PA 11 are characterized by high impact resistance and elongation at break. They do not splinter even under high mechanical loads. 

Highlights

  • High ductility
  • High impact resistance
  • Balanced property profile
  • Biobased material

Typical Applications

  • Impact-resistant applications, which may not splinter when applied with a load, e.g. coverings or housings
  • Functional parts that require a high elongation at break, e.g. clips or buckles
  • Eyewear in the consumer goods industry

Typical Part Properties

  • Tensile Modulus 1650 MPa
  • Tensile Strength 50 MPa
  • Nominal Strain at Break 30 %
  • Temperature of Deflection under Load 1.80 MPa 46 °C
  • Temperature of Deflection under Load 0.45 MPa 180 °C
  • Density 1.03 g/cm³

PA 1101

The whitish, slightly translucent, additively manufactured parts made from biobased PA 11 are characterized by high impact resistance and elongation at break. They do not splinter even under high mechanical loads. 

Highlights

  • High ductility
  • High impact resistance
  • Balanced property profile
  • Biobased material

Typical Applications

  • Impact-resistant applications, which may not splinter when applied with a load, e.g. coverings or housings
  • Functional parts that require a high elongation at break, e.g. hinges, clips, or buckles
  • Eyewear in the consumer goods industry

Typical Part Properties

  • Tensile Modulus 1650 MPa
  • Tensile Strength 48 MPa
  • Nominal Strain at Break 18 %
  • Temperature of Deflection under Load 1.80 MPa 64 °C
  • Temperature of Deflection under Load 0.45 MPa 157 °C
  • Density 0.93 g/cm³

PA 2200 CarbonReduced

PA 2200 CarbonReduced, based on polyamide 12, offers a wide range of applications thanks to its very balanced property profile and is the most proven material on the market. It combines a heavily reduced CO2e footprint with the well-known technical properties of PA 2200.

Highlights

  • 100% proven quality and 45% less CO2e
  • Balanced property profile
  • Multipurpose material
  • Compliant to (EU) No. 1935/2004 and GMP

Typical Applications

  • Production equipment like grippers, jigs and fixtures
  • Surgery cutting guides and bone models for the medical industry
  • Eyewear in the consumer goods industry
  • Spare parts like brackets or covers, e.g., in the automotive industry
  • Functional parts for prototyping that include hinges or threads

Typical Part Properties

  • Tensile Modulus 1650 MPa
  • Tensile Strength 48 MPa
  • Strain at Break 18 %
  • Temperature of Deflection under Load 1.80 MPa 64 °C
  • Temperature of Deflection under Load 0.45 MPa 157 °C
  • Density 0.93 g/cm³

PA 2200

PA 2200, based on polyamide 12, offers a wide range of applications thanks to its very balanced property profile and is the most proven material on the market. PA 2200 is also available as PA 2200 CarbonReduced with a reduced carbon footprint.

Highlights

  • Balanced property profile
  • Multipurpose material
  • Compliant to (EU) No. 1935/2004 and GMP

Typical Applications

  • Production equipment like grippers, jigs and fixtures
  • Surgery cutting guides and bone models for the medical industry
  • Eyewear in the consumer goods industry
  • Spare parts like brackets or covers, e.g., in the automotive industry
  • Functional parts for prototyping that include hinges or threads
Global Take-back Program for Used Polymer Materials & Parts

The VIRTUCYCLE® program globally takes back used polymer material and 3D printed parts, using 100 % renewable energy to transform powder into recycled high-performance injection molding granules & extrusion products. EOS carried out a Life Cycle Analysis, critically reviewed by TÜV Süd, which confirmed that 1 kg of polymer material converted into 0,945 kg granules saves up to 7 kg of CO2e compared to the raw material, in order to verify the positive environmental impact.

Polymer part and powder heap | © EOS

Germany-centered Take-back Program for Used Polymer Materials & Parts

KaJo Plastic GmbH & Co. KG takes back even small quantities of used polymer material and 3D printed parts, transforming powder into recycled injection molding granules and more. KaJo Plastic GmbH & Co. KG serves customers in Germany and surrounding countries, e.g., Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria or France.