Polyphenylsulfone (R5500)

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 (R5500) Specifications

Description

Medical grade Polyphenylsulfone (R5500) resin offers exceptional hydrolytic stability, toughness, and superior impact strength over a wide temperature range. This product also offers high deflection temperatures and outstanding resistance to environmental stress cracking. Recommended sterilization techniques for Polyphenylsulfone (R5500) include EtO gas, radiation, steam autoclaving, dry heat and cold sterilization.

Applications

Provisional trials • Instrument handles • Medical device components

Advantages of Polyphenylsulfone (R5500)

Lot controlled and traceable • Resin meets the requirements of USP Class VI specifications • Superior dimensional stability • Outstanding impact resistance • Stress relieved • Withstands repeated autoclaving • Laser markable

Manufacturing Capabilities - Standard

Rod: 1” to 31/2” diameter (off-white) • 1” to 2” diameter (black) • (1/2” increments) • Rod lengths: 1” to 2” dia. - 96” • 21/2” to 3 1/2” dia. - 48”

Manufacturing Capabilities - Non-Standard

Rod: 1/4” to 8” diameter • Sheet: .035” to .220” thick • Slab: 3/8” to 4” thick • Film: .001” to .029” thick

Typical Properties of Polyphenylsulfone (R5500)

	Units	ASTM Test	Result
Mechanical Properties
Compressive Modulus	psi	D695	251,000
Compressive Strength @yield	psi	D695	14,350
Flexural Modulus	psi	D790	350,000
Flexural Strength @yield	psi	D790	13,200
Izod Impact Strength Notched @ 73°F	ft·lbs/in	D256	10.0
Izod Impact Strength Un-notched	ft·lbs/in	D256	no break
Tensile Elongation @break	%	D638	60.0 - 120.0
Tensile Elongation @yield	%	D638	7.2
Tensile Impact	ft·lbs/in2	D1822	190
Tensile Modulus	psi	D638	340,000
Tensile Strength @yield	psi	D638	10,100
Thermal Properties
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion	in/in/°F	D696	3.1 x 10-5
Flammability Rating–UL94 @.031”	-	-	V-0
Heat Deflection Temp. @66 psi	°F	D648	417
Heat Deflection Temp. @264 psi	°F	D648	405
Thermal Conductivity	(BTU•in)/(hr•ft2•°F)	C177	2.42
Other Properties
Steam sterilization cycles passed without cracking*, crazing or rupture:	-	-	>2.000
Specific Gravity	-	D792	1.29
Water Absorption @24 hours	%	D570	0.37