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Polyesters (PBT, copolyester): medical-grade resins

PBT, copolyester and other polyester grades, used for clear rigid parts, housings and connectors.

14 grades from 3 manufacturers. Families included: Copolyester, PBT, Polyester.

Data comes from public supplier literature (cited on each grade page). A blank cell means not stated in the source, not "no". Always confirm with the supplier's current documentation before use.
Reference only: Compiled from public manufacturer literature for reference only; it may be incomplete or outdated. Before using any grade in a device, verify the current manufacturer data sheet and complete your own testing and regulatory review.

All 14 grades

GradeMakerFamilyUSP VIISO 10993GammaEtOAutoclaveVHPFDA file
Eastar MN005EastmanCopolyester✔✔✔✔
Eastar MN006EastmanCopolyester✔✔✔✔
Eastar MN058EastmanCopolyester
Eastar MN211EastmanCopolyester
Tritan MX710EastmanCopolyester✔✔
Tritan MX711EastmanCopolyester✔✔✔✔
Tritan MX731EastmanCopolyester✔✔✔✔
Tritan MX811EastmanCopolyester✔✔✔✔
Ultradur PRO B4521BASFPBT✔✔limited
Celanex 2401MTCelanesePBT✔✔✔limitedDMF, MAF
Celanex 2402MTCelanesePBT✔✔✔limitedDMF, MAF
Celanex 2404MTCelanesePBT✔no✔limitedDMF, MAF
Celanex 2405MTCelanesePBT✔✔✔limitedDMF, MAF
Eastar MN052EastmanPolyester✔✔✔✔

Grades by sterilization statement

The same grades, sorted by what the cited source says for each method. Not stated means the source is silent, not that the grade fails.

Gamma

Stated yes (11): Eastar MN005 · Eastar MN006 · Tritan MX710 · Tritan MX711 · Tritan MX731 · Tritan MX811 · Ultradur PRO B4521 · Celanex 2401MT · Celanex 2402MT · Celanex 2405MT · Eastar MN052

Stated no (1): Celanex 2404MT

Not stated (2): Eastar MN058 · Eastar MN211

EtO

Stated yes (12): Eastar MN005 · Eastar MN006 · Tritan MX710 · Tritan MX711 · Tritan MX731 · Tritan MX811 · Ultradur PRO B4521 · Celanex 2401MT · Celanex 2402MT · Celanex 2404MT · Celanex 2405MT · Eastar MN052

Not stated (2): Eastar MN058 · Eastar MN211

Steam / autoclave

Limited (5): Ultradur PRO B4521 · Celanex 2401MT · Celanex 2402MT · Celanex 2404MT · Celanex 2405MT

Not stated (9): Eastar MN005 · Eastar MN006 · Eastar MN058 · Eastar MN211 · Tritan MX710 · Tritan MX711 · Tritan MX731 · Tritan MX811 · Eastar MN052

VHP

Not stated (14): Eastar MN005 · Eastar MN006 · Eastar MN058 · Eastar MN211 · Tritan MX710 · Tritan MX711 · Tritan MX731 · Tritan MX811 · Ultradur PRO B4521 · Celanex 2401MT · Celanex 2402MT · Celanex 2404MT · Celanex 2405MT · Eastar MN052

Grade data last checked 2026-10-16. Membership uses the same polymer grouping as the tables in MedResin's guides. About the data · Suggest a correction

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