The EMERGE™ PC/PET 9500CR Advanced Resin from Styron (Berwyn, PA) is an advanced polycarbonate polyethylene terephthalate blend developed for powered medical equipment housing applications where it is necessary to protect the electrical components of the device and its outer housing from chemical attack. The material offers resistance to surface disinfectants and cleaners commonly used in medical systems. This biocompatible product is non-chlorinated, non-brominated, ignition-resistant, and combines the physical properties of polycarbonate with the processability, toughness, and flow of ABS. The resin has a UL 94 rating of V0 @ 2.0mm for flammability performance.

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