MT2000 Altera medical-grade, very thin wall, polyolefin heat-shrinkable tubing Altera MT2000 heat-shrinkable tubing is made of a tough, modified polyolefin with a very thin wall construction. It is especially suitable for medical applications requiring lubricity, flexibility, and excellent electrical insulation performance. Altera MT2000 offers a costeffective alternative to FEP while maintaining performance after gamma sterilization. Altera MT2000 tubing can provide electrical insulation, mechanical protection, strain relief, color coding, and identification for many medical components and devices. Altera MT2000A tubing provides an inner layer of adhesive. During installation, the USP Class VI adhesive layer will reflow around the substrate to provide sealing or blocking against fluids and other bioburden materials. Altera MT2000 tubing may be sterilized by gamma radiation or ethylene oxide with no significant changes in properties. It is fabricated from materials that meet the requirements of U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) Class VI plastics (contact with injectables and body fluids or tissue). Temperature rating Full recovery temperature: Continuous operating temperature: 140C -40C to 105C Specifications* Type MT2000 MT2000A Raychem MT2000 SCD MT2000A SCD Material USP Class VI USP Class VI Master File Number MAF-727 MAF-799 *When ordering, always specify latest issue. Dimensions (millimeters/inches) W1 W2 Expanded as supplied Fully recovered after heating D Size (mm) 1.0 2.0 3.0 6.0 10.0 Inside diameter D (min.) Expanded as supplied 1.0 0.040 2.0 0.080 3.0 0.120 6.0 0.240 10.0 0.400 d (max.) Recovered after heating 0.45 0.018 0.80 0.032 1.20 0.048 2.40 0.096 4.00 0.160 Wall thickness W1 As supplied (nominal) 0.12 0.005 0.12 0.005 0.12 0.005 0.12 0.005 0.15 0.006 d W2 Recovered after heating** 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002 0.25 0.05 0.010 0.002 0.36 0.05 0.014 0.002 **Wall thickness will be less if tubing recovery is restricted during shrinkage. Ordering information Colors Size selection Standard packaging Ordering description Standard Black, clear Nonstandard White, red, yellow, blue, orange Always order the largest size that will shrink snugly over the component being covered. A variety of special order sizes are available. On plastic spools, double-bagged 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 Physical Electrical Chemical Property Dimensions Longitudinal change Concentricity as supplied Tensile strength Ultimate elongation Secant modulus (expanded) Heat resistance (168 hours at 125C/257F) Followed by test for: Ultimate Elongation Dielectric strength Dielectric withstand 3000 V, 60 Hz Fluid resistance (24 hours at 23C/73F) in: Isopropyl Alcohol 5% Saline Solution Cidex* Followed by tests for: Dielectric strength Tensile strength Heavy metals analysis Cadmium Mercury Lead Bismuth Antimony Unit mm (inches) percent percent psi (Mpa) percent psi (Mpa) Requirement See Reverse +0, -10 60 minimum 3000 (20.7) minimum 200 minimum 5.0 X 104 (344) minimum Method of test ASTM D 2671 ASTM D 2671 ASTM D 2671 ASTM D 2671 ASTM D 2671 ASTM D 2671 ASTM D 2671 percent volts/mil (volts/mm) seconds 200 minimum 1000 (39,360) minimum 60 minimum ASTM D 2671 ASTM D 2671 ASTM D 2671 ASTM D 2671 volts/mil (volts/mm) psi (Mpa) ppm 1000 (39,360) minimum 3000 (20.7) minimum 1 maximum (total of all metals) ASTM D 2671 ASTM D 2671 USP XXII Physiochemical Test - Plastics Unit C Performance 121 5 Method of Test ASTM E 28 Typical performance values Adhesive Properties (MT2000A only)** Property Ring and ball softening point Adhesion to: Polypropylene HDPE Polyurethane PVC Steel Poor Fair Good Good 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. Users should independently evaluate the suitability of the product for their application. Tyco Electronics Corporation 300 Constitution Drive Menlo Park, CA 94025-1164 USA Tel: (800) 926-2425 (US & Canada) Tel: +1 (650) 361-3860 (All other countries) Faraday Road Dorcan, Swindon, SN3 5HH United Kingdom Tel: +44 1793 528171 3816 Noborito, Tama-ku Kawasaki, Kanagawa 214-8533 Japan Tel: +81 44 900 5102 Asia Pacific Headquarters 26 Ang Mo Kio, Industrial Park 2 Singapore 569507 Tel: +65 4866 151 All information, including illustrations, is believed to be reliable. Users, however, should independently evaluate the suitability of each product for their application. Tyco Electronics Corporation makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the information, and disclaims any liability regarding its use. Tyco Electronics Corporation's only obligations are those in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for these products and in no case will Tyco Electronics Corporation be liable for any incidental, indirect, or consequential damages arising from the sale, resale, use, or misuse of the product. Tyco Electronics Corporation's Specifications are subject to change without notice. In addition, Tyco Electronics Corporation reserves the right to make changes in materials or processing without notification to the Buyer which do not affect compliance with any applicable specification. For more information about this product visit www.tycoelectronics.com (c) 1995, 1997, 2002 Tyco Electronics Corporation Printed in USA 1654062 6/02 Altera and Raychem are trademarks of Tyco Electronics Corporation. Teflon is a trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.