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TECASON ® P PPSU Radel ® R

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General Info

TECASON® P PPSU Polyphenylsulfone offers a level of performance above PSU Polysulfone, with increased temperature, impact and chemical resistance properties as well as excellent resistance to repeated steam sterilization (autoclave) cycles.

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Key Properties

Autoclave Steam Resistant
Continuous Use Temp 300 F
Good Impact Strength

Limitations

Attacked by Some Solvents
Poor Weatherability
Subject to Stress Cracking

Applications

Aerospace Applications
Food Processing Components
Housings
Medical Applications
Structural Applications

Resin Trade Names

Radel®

Manufacturer Trade Names

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

Natural

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of TECASON ® P PPSU Radel ® R

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Amorphous Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PPSU Polyphenylsulfone
Trade Name			TECASON® P
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Natural
Manufacturer			Ensinger
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.	1.1
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	11,500
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	340,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	60
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	13,200
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	350,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	14,350
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	234,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell R123
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	3
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
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	149
		°F	300
Minimum Operating Temp		°C	-50
		°F	-58
Thermal Conductivity	ASTM C117	BTU-in/ft²-hr-°F	1.74
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	V-0
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149	V/mil	381
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	3.44
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.

TECASON® is a registered trademark of Ensinger. Radel® is a registered trademark of Solvay.