PPSU
Amorphous transparent thermoplastic with a touch of yellow
Properties:
- Exceptionally low smoke emission in case of ignition
- Highly resistant to x and gamma rays
- High rigidity, tensile strength and hardness across a wide range of temperatures
- High impact toughness even at low temperatures
- Extremely high dimensional stability
- Good workability
- Good thermoformability
- Good adhesive properties
- Good weldability
- Good dimensional stability at high temperatures
- Very high continuous operating temperature
- Good electro-insulating properties and good dielectric behavior
Chemical resistance
- Highly resistant to: hot water and steam
- Good resistance to: dilute acids, alkaline solutions, gasoline, oils, fats, alcohols
- Limited resistance to: polar solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons, benzene
Usage area
For parts sterilized by exposure to gamma rays, hot steam, ethylene oxide and hot air.
Healthcare
E.g. Laboratory equipment, medical equipment