Radiopaque Barium Sulfate Masterbatch
Grade: RO-BaSO4-40
Overview
Forty percent barium sulfate masterbatch that makes catheters and tubing visible under X-ray. Let-down ratio is tuned per wall thickness so radiopacity is achieved without embrittling the base resin.
- Radiopaque
- Tunable loading
- Multi-carrier
Technical datasheet
12% verified(11/94)This grade's datasheet has not been ingested yet. The structure below is complete, and each value fills in as we transcribe the producer technical data sheet and our engineering team reviews it. Nothing here is invented to fill the gap.
Identification
- Producer part number
- RO-BaSO4-40
- Nexeo material code
- Awaiting datasheet
- Resin family
- Additives & Colorants
- Abbreviation
- Awaiting datasheet
- Color
- Awaiting datasheet
- Grade status
- Awaiting datasheet
Technical properties
| Property | Value | Unit | Test method | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.10 | g/cm3 | ISO 1183 | 23 °C |
| Specific Gravity | Awaiting datasheet | — | ASTM D792 | 23 °C |
| Melt Flow Rate | g/10 min | ISO 1133 | — | |
| Melt Volume Rate | Awaiting datasheet | cm³/10 min | ISO 1133 | — |
| Water Absorption (24 h) | Awaiting datasheet | % | ISO 62 | 23 °C, immersion |
| Water Absorption (equilibrium) | Awaiting datasheet | % | ISO 62 | 23 °C, saturation |
| Moisture Content at Molding | Awaiting datasheet | % | ISO 15512 | max before processing |
| Mold Shrinkage (flow) | Awaiting datasheet | % | ISO 294-4 | 60 × 60 × 2 mm plaque |
| Mold Shrinkage (cross-flow) | Awaiting datasheet | % | ISO 294-4 | 60 × 60 × 2 mm plaque |
| Bulk Density | Awaiting datasheet | kg/m³ | ISO 60 | as-supplied pellet |
1 of 10 physical properties verified against a producer datasheet.
Source: pending verification — awaiting Nexeo Plastics technical data sheet.
12% verified · 11 of 94 properties confirmed against a producer datasheet.
Typical values for reference only — not a specification. Confirm against the current producer datasheet before designing to these numbers.
Chemical resistance
Chemical compatibility for this grade has not been assessed yet. Ratings are added as our applications engineering team reviews each resin family.
Ratings describe the resin's general behaviour, not your part. Moulded-in stress, wall section, temperature and applied load all change the outcome — qualify the finished device with your own cleaning and exposure protocol.
Sterilization compatibility
| Method | Compatible | Max dose / cycles | Property retention | Discoloration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamma irradiation | Compatible | Confirm with producer | Awaiting assessment | Awaiting assessment |
| E-beam | Compatible | Confirm with producer | Awaiting assessment | Awaiting assessment |
| X-ray | Awaiting assessment | Confirm with producer | Awaiting assessment | Awaiting assessment |
| Ethylene oxide | Compatible | Confirm with producer | Awaiting assessment | Awaiting assessment |
| Steam autoclave | Awaiting assessment | Confirm with producer | Awaiting assessment | Awaiting assessment |
| Vaporized hydrogen peroxide | Awaiting assessment | Confirm with producer | Awaiting assessment | Awaiting assessment |
| Dry heat | Awaiting assessment | Confirm with producer | Awaiting assessment | Awaiting assessment |
Maximum dose and cycle counts require producer validation data, so we show "Confirm with producer" rather than a figure. Retention and discoloration notes are qualitative. Sterilization must always be validated on the finished device.
Regulatory & compliance
- USP Class VIYes
- ISO 10993-1 (biological evaluation)Yes
- ISO 10993-4 (blood interaction)Yes
- ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity)Yes
- ISO 10993-6 (implantation)Yes
- ISO 10993-10 (irritation / sensitization)Yes
- ISO 10993-11 (systemic toxicity)Yes
- FDA Drug Master FileAwaiting confirmation
- EU MDR statusAwaiting confirmation
- Food contact statusAwaiting confirmation
- REACH SVHCAwaiting confirmation
- RoHSAwaiting confirmation
- Animal-derived-free / TSE-BSEAwaiting confirmation
- DEHP-freeAwaiting confirmation
- Phthalate-freeAwaiting confirmation
- BPA-freeAwaiting confirmation
- Latex-freeAwaiting confirmation
- California Prop 65Awaiting confirmation
Compliance status reflects producer statements and grade records on file. Always confirm the current position with a signed regulatory statement letter for your specific device and market before submission.
Documents
- Technical Data SheetPDFRequest
- Safety Data SheetPDFRequest
- Certificate of Analysis (sample lot)PDFSign in to download
- FDA DMF reference letterPDFSign in to download
- Biocompatibility summaryPDFRequest
- Regulatory statement letterPDFRequest
- Change-notification policyPDFRequest
Documents marked “Request” are supplied on account. We link a download only when a real, current file is on file — never a placeholder that would 404.
Supply & logistics
Stocking, lead time and packaging for this grade are confirmed per order. Request a quote and the team responds with live availability rather than a figure that may be stale.
Processing & design notes
Primary process
Compounding additive
Let down into a base resin at the press or via a pre-compounded blend rather than molded on its own.
Structural role
Functional additive — modifies appearance or imaging properties of a base resin.
Typically paired with
- A base resin of the same family
- A carrier compatible with your process
Engineering watch-outs
- Always qualify the specific lot and grade against your own device master record and validation plan.
Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish processing windows — confirm melt and mold temperatures, drying, and shrinkage against the producer technical data sheet and your own part qualification.
- Supplier
- Nexeo Plastics
- Certifications
- USP Class VI, ISO 10993
Test Radiopaque Barium Sulfate Masterbatch in your next build
Order this grade directly, or request a qualification sample first. Our team confirms availability, documentation, and shipping on every order.
Quote on request
Specialty grade — pricing varies by volume and lead time
All orders are reviewed by our sourcing team. Final pricing, lead time, and documentation (CoA, SDS) are confirmed before fulfillment.