Polyphenylsulfone (R)

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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Polyphenylsulfone (R) Specifications

Description

Stock shapes extruded from Polyphenylsulfone R resins offer a superior combination of high performance properties that include excellent thermal stability, outstanding toughness, and good environmental stress cracking resistance. These properties make Polyphenylsulfone R stock shapes attractive for a variety of demanding applications. The standard color of Polyphenylsulfone R is off white, but a transparent grade is available.

Applications

Dairy connectors • Automotive fuses • Food service trays • Food service trays • Sockets and connectors

Advantages of Polyphenylsulfone (R)

Outstanding impact resistance • Resistance to hydrolysis • Transparent grade available • Excellent thermal stability • Combustion resistance without additives

Manufacturing Capabilities

Rod: 1/4” to 8” diameter • Sheet: .035” to 1/4” thick • Slab: 3/8” to 4” thick • Film: .001” to .029” thick

Color/Grades

Off white or transparent

Typical Properties of Polyphenylsulfone (R)

	Units	ASTM Test	Result
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength @yeild	psi	D638	10,11
Tensile Strength @break	psi	D638	-
Tensile Modulus	psi	D638	340,000
Tensile Elongation @yield	%	D638	7.2
Tensile Elongation @break	%	D638	60.0 - 120.0
Flexural Strength @yield	psi	D790	13,200
Flexural Modulus	psi	D790	350,000
Compressive Strength @ yield	psi	D695	14,350
Compressive Modulus	psi	D695	251,000
Izod Impact Strength Un-notched	ft·lbs/in	D256	no break
Izod Impact Strength Notched @ 73°F	ft·lbs/in	D256	13.0
Hardness (R, M, L or D)	-	D785	R122
Thermal Properties
Heat Deflection Temp. @66 psi	°F	D648	417
Heat Deflection Temp. @264 psi	°F	D648	405
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	in/in/°F	D696	3.1 X 10-5
Flammability Rating-UL94 @ .031"	-	-	V-0
Thermal Conductivity	(BTU•in)/(hr•ft2•°F)	C177	2.42
Limiting Oxygen Index	%	D2863	38.0
Electrical Properties
Dielectric Strength	V/mil	D149	360
Dielectric Constant @ 1kHz	-	D150	3.45
Dissipation Factor @ 1 kHz	-	D150	0.0009
Volume Resistivity	ohm•cm	D257	>1015
Optical Properties
Haze	%	D1746	15.0
Transparency	%	D1746	50
Other Properties
Specific Gravity	-	D792	1.29
Water Absorption @24 hours	%	D570	0.37