TECASON ® S PSU Polysulfone

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General Info

TECASON®S PSU Polysulfone is a transparent engineering plastic that offers chemical resistance, rigidity, high-temperature performance, and ability to operate in an autoclave environment. TECASON®S is FDA and NSF compliant and holds its excellent mechanical properties over a wide range of temperatures.

Key Properties

Autoclave Resistance
Cream Resistant
Excellent Electrical Properties
Excellent Hydrolytic Stability
Flame Retardant
Good Chemical Resistance to Mineral Acids, Alkali, Salt Solutions, And Hydrocarbons.
High Strength and Rigidity
FDA And NSF Compliant Standards 51 & 62

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

Manufacturer Trade Names

TECASON® S

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

Safety Data Sheet

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Typical Properties of TECASON ® S PSU Polysulfone

DETAIL
Description			Value
Material Type			Amorphous Thermoplastic
Chemical Name			PSU Polysulfone
Trade Name			TECASON® S
Additives			Unfilled
Color			Amber Transparent
Manufacturer			Ensinger
PHYSICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Density	ASTM D792	g/cm³	1.24
	ASTM D792	lb/in³	0.045
Water Absorption, 24 hrs, Immersion	ASTM D570	% by wt.	0.3
MECHANICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Tensile Strength	ASTM D638	psi	11,800
Tensile Modulus	ASTM D638	psi	375,000
Tensile Elongation at Break	ASTM D638	%	50
Flexural Strength	ASTM D790	psi	18,500
Flexural Modulus	ASTM D790	psi	375,000
Compressive Strength	ASTM D695	psi	13,000
Compressive Modulus	ASTM D695	psi	245,000
Hardness	ASTM D785	NA	Rockwell R120
IZOD Impact-Notched	ASTM D256	ft-lb/in	1.3
Dynamic Coefficient of Friction	Dynamic, 40 PSI, 50 FPM	NA	0.37
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	174
	ASTM D648	°F at 264 psi	345
Max Continuous Operating Temp		°C	141
		°F	285
Flammability Rating	UL94	NA	V-0
ELECTRICAL
Property	Test	Unit of Measure	Value
Dielectric Strength	ASTM D149	V/mil	425
Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	3.1
Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz	ASTM D150	NA	0.001
COMPLIANCE
Description			Value
FDA			Yes
USDA			Yes
NSF			Yes
3-A Dairy			Yes
Canadian Food Inspection Agency			No
USP Class VI			No
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.

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