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Sustason PPSU Radel ® R

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General Info

SUSTASON PPSU is produced from Radel® R resin which offers improved chemical resistance and thermal stability over most amorphous thermoplastics. SUSTASON PPSU has very high impact strength, excellent thermal performance and can handle many steam sterilization cycles.

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Key Properties

  • Excellent thermal stability
  • High impact resistance
  • Resistance to hydrolysis
  • Continuous use temperature of 320°F
  • FDA and USP Class VI compliant
  • Outstanding steam autoclaving resistance
  • Custom colors available by request

Limitations

  • Attacked by Some Solvents
  • Poor Weatherability
  • Subject to Stress Cracking

Applications

  • Aircraft Bezels
  • Medical Trays
  • Aircraft Interior Parts
  • Instrument Handles
  • Medical Device Components
  • Provisional Trials

Resin Trade Names

  • Radel® R5500

Manufacturer Trade Names

  • Sustason PPSU Radel®

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

Sheet* Thickness .375” to 6.000” Width & Length 24.000” x 48.000” Thickness .500” to 2.000” Width & Length 48.000” x 96.000” Width & Length 48.000” x 120.000” Rod* Diameters .250” to 6.000” Length 10’ Diameters 7.000” to 12.000” Length 3’ Tube* Various Sizes Available OD & ID vary depending on formulation. (*) Minimums may apply for some formulations depending on grade & shape size required. Boedeker offers cut to size service on all in-stock items and same day shipping. If you don’t see the size your looking for contact us for alternative options.

Available Colors

  • Natural (bone white)
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Blue
  • Green

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of Sustason PPSU Radel ® R

DETAIL
Description Value
Material Type Amorphous Thermoplastic
Chemical Name PPSU Polyphenylsulfone
Trade Name Sustason PPSU
Additives Unfilled
Color Natural (Bone White)
Manufacturer Rochling
PHYSICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Density ASTM D792 g/cm³ 1.29
  ASTM D792 lb/in³ 0.047
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion ASTM D570 % by wt. 0.37
Water Absorption, Saturation, Immersion ASTM D570 % by wt. 0.37
MECHANICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 psi 11,000
Tensile Modulus ASTM D638 psi 390,000
Tensile Elongation at Break ASTM D638 % 30
Flexural Strength ASTM D790 psi 15,500
Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 psi 350,000
Compressive Strength ASTM D695 psi 14,000
Hardness ASTM D785 NA Rockwell M80
IZOD Impact-Notched ASTM D256 ft-lb/in 13
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 216
  ASTM D648 °F at 264 psi 420
Melting Point Temp ASTM D3418 °C 218
  ASTM D3418 °F 424
Max Continuous Operating Temp °C 160
  °F 320
Minimum Operating Temp °C -50
  °F -58
Thermal Conductivity ASTM C117 BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F 2.42
Flammability Rating UL94 NA V-0
ELECTRICAL
Property Test Unit of Measure Value
Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 V/mil 400
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz ASTM D150 NA 3.4
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz ASTM D150 NA 0.002
Surface Resistivity ASTM D257 ohm/square 10^16
COMPLIANCE
Description Value
FDA Yes
USDA Yes
NSF No
3-A Dairy No
Canadian Food Inspection Agency No
USP Class VI No
OTHER
Description Value
ASTM Shape Spec ASTM D6394-05 Sp0311
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® is a registered trademark of Solvay.

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