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Radel ® R5500 PPSU Natural (Bone White)

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General Info

Radel® R PPSU is an amorphous high performance thermoplastic offering better impact and chemical resistance than polysulfone (Udel®) or polyetherimide (Ultem®).

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Key Properties

  • Radel® R has virtually unlimited steam sterilizability
  • Radel® R offers superior hydrolysis resistance when compared to other amorphous thermoplastics as measured by steam autoclaving cycles to failure
  • Resistant to common acids and bases, including commercial washing solutions over a broad temperature range

Limitations

  • Attacked by Sunlight

Applications

  • Surgical Trays, Cases / Caddies
  • Endoscopic Probe Applications
  • Dental and Surgical Instrument Handles
  • Orthopedic Implant Trials
  • Fluid Handling Coupling and Fitting Applications
  • Manifolds

Resin Trade Names

  • Radel® R5500

Manufacturer Trade Names

  • Quadrant® PPSU
  • Sustatron® PPSU Black
  • TECASON® P

Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.

Available Sizes

Available Colors

  • Amber (Transparent)
  • Black
  • Natural (Bone White)
  • Wide Range of Medical Colors

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Typical Properties of Radel ® R5500 PPSU Natural (Bone White)

DETAIL
Description Value
Material Type Amorphous Thermoplastic
Chemical Name PPSU Polyphenylsulfone
Trade Name RADEL® R5500
Additives Unfilled
Color Natural (Bone White)
PHYSICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Density ASTM D792 g/cm³ 1.3
  ASTM D792 lb/in³ 0.047
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion ASTM D570 % by wt. 0.4
MECHANICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 psi 11,000
Tensile Modulus ASTM D638 psi 340,000
Tensile Elongation at Break ASTM D638 % 30
Flexural Strength ASTM D790 psi 15,500
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 psi 345,000
Compressive Strength ASTM D695 psi 13,400
Compressive Modulus ASTM D695 psi 280,000
Hardness ASTM D785 NA Rockwell R120
IZOD Impact-Notched ASTM D256 ft-lb/in 2.5
THERMAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion ASTM D696 x 10-5 in./in./°F 3.1
Heat Deflection Temp ASTM D648 °C at 264 psi 207
  ASTM D648 °F at 264 psi 405
Melting Point Temp ASTM D3418 °C 220
  ASTM D3418 °F 428
Max Continuous Operating Temp °C 149
  °F 300
Minimum Operating Temp °C -50
  °F -58
Thermal Conductivity ASTM C117 BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F 2.4
  ASTM C117 x 10^4 cal/cm-sec-°C 8.3
Flammability Rating UL94 NA V-0
ELECTRICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 V/mil 360
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz ASTM D150 NA 3.44
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz ASTM D150 NA 0.002
Surface Resistivity ASTM D257 ohm/square 10^15
COMPLIANCE
Description Value
FDA Yes
USDA Yes
NSF No
3-A Dairy No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency No
USP Class VI Yes
OTHER
Description Value
UV Resistant No
Relative Cost $$$$$
Machinability 3

Relative cost based on a scale of one dollar sign ($) as the lowest to ten dollar signs ($$$$$$$$$$) as the highest. Machinability based on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the easiest and 10 being the most difficult to machine. NOTE: All information contained on www.boedeker.com, downloadable documents and printed literature is intended for technical reference only and considered to be accurate for reference purposes only. Boedeker Plastics, Inc. makes no guarantee and offers no warranty for fitness in use and strongly recommends the user validate any plastic, machined part, or product in a specific application for fitness in use.

RADEL and UDEL are registered trademarks of Solvay. ULTEM is a registered trademark of SABIC.

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