Polysulfone
What is Polysulfone?
Polysulfone is a tough, rigid, high strength transparent thermoplastic which maintains its properties over a wide temperature range from -150 degrees F to above 300 degrees F. Designed for use in FDA recognized devices, it also passed all test of the U.S. Pharmacopeia Class VI (biological). It complies with the National Sanitation Foundation’s potable wander standard up to 180 degrees F.
Polysulfone has very high dimensional stability. The changes in linear dimensions after exposure to boiling water or air at 300 degrees F is generally 1/10 of one percent or less.
Polysulfone has very high resistance to mineral acids, alkali, and salt solutions; resistance to detergents and hydrocarbon oils is good, even at elevated temperatures under moderate stress levels. Polysulfone is not resistant to polar organic solvents such as ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Properties, Applications and Availabilities for the Polysulfone Sheet and Rod
| Properties | Applications | Availabilities |
|---|---|---|
| FDA, NSF, and USP recognition | Food Processing | Rod: .125″ to 5.000″ |
| UL V-0 at 130 mils | Medical Devices | Sheet: .020″ to 4.500″ |
| Superior hydrolytic | Biological contact | Film: .005″ to .010″ |
| Excellent electrical properties | Institutional feeding systems | Standard Color: Light Amber |
| Excellent mechanical properties | Automotive | |
| Excellent dimensional stability | Electronic |
Specifications
ASTM-D-6394 SP0112