UDEL® Polysulfone

MATERIAL DATA SHEET The information contained herein is typical and intended for REFERENCE USE ONLY. This information should NOT be used as a basis for design, manufacturing or quality assurance purposes. Please contact us for complete, manufacturer-approved material property data sheets. All values below are at 72°F (23°) unless otherwise noted.

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UDEL® Polysulfone Specifications

Description

UDEL® Polysulfone is a tough, rigid, high-strength, amorphous thermoplastic that maintains its properties over a wide temperature range. It has good electrical properties, clarity and toughness, plus exceptional steam resistance and thermoformability. It is used widely in food service, electronics, medical devices, chemical process equipment and automotive industries.

Applications

Flex circuits • Hot melt adhesives • Thermoformed food trays • High temperature labels • Medical device windows • Hydraulic piston components

Advantages of ULTEM® Polyetherimide

Exceptional electrical properties over varying conditions • Excellent mechanical properties • Good chemical resistance • Hydrolytically stable • Transparency • Resin FDA compliant

Manufacturing Capabilities

Thicknesses and Widths: .001” to .010” up to 27” wide & .011” to .029” up to 26” wide • Finishes: all thicknesses available polished one side, matte the other (P/M)

Typical Properties of UDEL® Polysulfone

	Units	ASTM Test	Result
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength @yield	psi	D882	10,600
Elongation @break	%	D882	110
Tensile Modulus	psi	D882	360,000
Flexural Modulus	psi	D790	390,000
Tear Strength - prop.	g/mil	D1004	16
Thermal Properties
Continious Use Temp. - UL	°F	-	302
Heat Deflection Temp. @264 psi	°F	D648	345
Melt Temp - DSC	°F	-	-
Glass Transition Temp.	°F	D3418	374
UL Rating - UL94	-	-	HB
L.O.I.	%	D2862	30
NBS Smoke	Dmax	E662	-
Electrical Properties
Surface Resistivity	Ohms	D257	3.0 x 1016
Dielectric Strength @ .004"	V/mil	D149	2,400
Dielectric Constant	1 kHz	D150	3.14
Dissipation Factor	10 kHz	D150	0.0013
Other Properties
Specific Gravity	-	D792	1.24
Water Absorption @24 hours	%	D570	0.3
Refractive Index	-	-	1.633
Haze	%	D1003	0.6
Area Factor	in2/lb/mil	-	22,360