PPSU
PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone) is an amorphous thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of up to 300° F (149° C).
Description
PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone) is an amorphous thermoplastic material, with a continuous use temperature range of up to 300° F (149° C). It is categorized as an advanced engineering material, and offers high impact and chemical resistance. It delivers superior toughness, with better impact resistance and chemical resistance than polysulfone and polyetherimide. It also offers exceptional long-term hydrolytic stability when compared to other amorphous thermoplastics. It can withstand virtually unlimited steam sterilization and continuous exposure to moisture and high temperatures and still absorb tremendous impact without cracking or breaking. PPSU is inherently flame retardant, and is transparent and colorable.
Polymershapes proudly offers PPSU from industry-leading manufacturers, including Quadrant Engineering Plastics. We can meet your PPSU needs in sheet and rod, and unfilled or FDA compliant grades.
To meet your exacting needs for PPSU – or any of our quality plastics – Polymershapes offers a wide range of precision fabrication services; we will deliver your materials in proper length, width and thickness to meet your most demanding requirements.
Did you know Polymershapes offers a wide variety of value-added products and services? Our local facilities and dedicated film conversion centers and fabrication centers feature state of the art capabilities, and are focused on providing you best-in-class convenience and excellent customer service.
Polymershapes looks forward to helping you meet your needs for PPSU, or any of a vast range of plastic materials and associated products from our broad and deep inventory — Contact your local Polymershapes facility today for more information!
Features & Benefits
- Impact resistant
- Chemical resistant
- Hydrolysis resistant
Applications
- Aerospace
- Bearings and Bushings
- Chemical Processing
- Machine Shops
- Medical Packaging
- Sterilization Trays
Physical Properties
| UNITS | ASTM Test | PPSU | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile strength @ break @ 73°F | psi | D638 | 10,000 – 10,300 |
| Flexural modulus @ 73°F | psi | D790 | 340,000 – 350,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) | ft-lbs/in of notch | D256 | 13 |
| Deflection Temperature Under Load @ 264 psi | °F | D648 | 404 – 408 |
| Water absorption @ 73°F – 24 hours | % | D570 | 0.36 – 0.38 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CLTE) | (in/in°F) | D696 | 3.1E-5 to 4.0E-5 |
*Technical Data is provided courtesy of UL Prospector (www.ulprospector.com) and IAPD (www.IAPD.org).
Data is to be considered representative and is provided for guidance only. All product performance must be verified by the user under actual application conditions.
Standard Sizes
| Sheet | Dimensions: 24″ x 48″, 48″ x 96″ Thickness: 0.250″ – 3″ |
| Rod | Diameter: 0.25″ – 6″ Length: 96″ – 120″ |
*The sizes above are standard stocking sizes. Other custom sizes are available upon request. Please contact your local branch for information and a quote.
Suppliers / Brands
| Suppliers | Brands |
 | Quadrant® |
| Ensinger | Rochling |