Syensqo (Solvay Specialty Polymers) Radel® R-5500 Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)

Syensqo (Solvay Specialty Polymers) Radel® R-5500 Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) (Unverified Data**)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU)
Material Notes:	Radel R-5500 is a transparent general purpose polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) for extrusion, that offers exceptional hydrolytic stability, and toughness superior to other commercially-available, high-temperature engineering resins. This resin also offers a high deflection temperature and outstanding resistance to environmental stress cracking. Radel polymers are inherently flame retardant, provide excellent thermal stability and possess good electrical properties. - Natural Transparent: Radel R-5500 NT - Clear Transparent: Radel R-5500 CL301 - Blue Transparent: Radel R-5500 TR BU501 - Black: Radel R-5500 BK937 - Bone: Radel R-5500 NT15 - Grey: Radel R-5500 GY1137 - Grey: Radel R-5500 GY1037 - Grey: Radel R-5500 GY874 - Red: Radel R-5500 RD 1018 - Orange: Radel R-5500 OR1145 - Yellow: Radel R-5500 YL1337 - Green: Radel R-5500 GN1007 - Blue: Radel R-5500 BU1027 - Violet: Radel R-5500 VT2582 - Brown: Radel R-5500 BN1164 Information provided by Solvay Specialty Polymers.
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Specific Gravity	1.29 g/cc	1.29 g/cc	ASTM D792
Water Absorption	0.37 % @Time 86400 sec	0.37 % @Time 24.0 hour	ASTM D570
Water Absorption at Saturation	1.1 %	1.1 %	ASTM D570
Linear Mold Shrinkage, Flow	0.0070 cm/cm @Thickness 3.18 mm	0.0070 in/in @Thickness 0.125 in	ASTM D955
Melt Flow	12 - 17 g/10 min @Load 5.00 kg, Temperature 365 °C	12 - 17 g/10 min @Load 11.0 lb, Temperature 689 °F	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Tensile Strength	69.6 MPa @Thickness 3.18 mm	10100 psi @Thickness 0.125 in	ASTM D638
Elongation at Break	60 - 120 % @Thickness 3.18 mm	60 - 120 % @Thickness 0.125 in	ASTM D638
Elongation at Yield	7.2 % @Thickness 3.18 mm	7.2 % @Thickness 0.125 in	ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus	2.34 GPa @Thickness 3.18 mm	339 ksi @Thickness 0.125 in	ASTM D638
Flexural Strength	91.0 MPa @Thickness 3.18 mm	13200 psi @Thickness 0.125 in	5.0% Strain; ASTM D790
Flexural Modulus	2.41 GPa @Thickness 3.18 mm	350 ksi @Thickness 0.125 in	ASTM D790
Izod Impact, Notched	6.90 J/cm @Thickness 3.18 mm	12.9 ft-lb/in @Thickness 0.125 in	ASTM D256
Tensile Impact Strength	399 kJ/m² @Thickness 3.18 mm	190 ft-lb/in² @Thickness 0.125 in	ASTM D1822

Electrical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Volume Resistivity	9.00e+15 ohm-cm	9.00e+15 ohm-cm	ASTM D257
Dielectric Constant	3.44 @Thickness 3.18 mm, Frequency 60 Hz	3.44 @Thickness 0.125 in, Frequency 60 Hz	ASTM D150
Dielectric Strength	15.0 kV/mm @Thickness 3.18 mm	381 kV/in @Thickness 0.125 in	ASTM D149
	>= 200 kV/mm @Thickness 0.0254 mm	>= 5080 kV/in @Thickness 0.00100 in	ASTM D149

Thermal Properties	Metric	English	Comments
CTE, linear, Parallel to Flow	56.0 µm/m-°C @Thickness 3.18 mm	31.1 µin/in-°F @Thickness 0.125 in	ASTM D696
Deflection Temperature at 1.8 MPa (264 psi)	207 °C @Thickness 3.18 mm	405 °F @Thickness 0.125 in	Unannealed; ASTM D648
Glass Transition Temp, Tg	220 °C	428 °F	ASTM E1356
Flammability, UL94	V-0 @Thickness 0.762 mm	V-0 @Thickness 0.0300 in	UL 94

Optical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Refractive Index	1.672	1.672	ASTM D542
Transmission, Visible	90 %	90 %	transparent; thickness not quantified

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Zone 1	338 - 388 °C	640 - 730 °F
Zone 2	338 - 388 °C	640 - 730 °F
Zone 3	338 - 388 °C	640 - 730 °F
Zone 4	338 - 388 °C	640 - 730 °F
Zone 5	338 - 388 °C	640 - 730 °F
Adapter Temperature	327 - 371 °C	621 - 700 °F
Die Temperature	327 - 371 °C	621 - 700 °F
Melt Temperature	343 - 399 °C	649 - 750 °F
	360 - 391 °C	680 - 736 °F
Mold Temperature	138 - 163 °C	280 - 325 °F
Drying Temperature	149 °C	300 °F
	171 °C	340 °F
Dry Time	2.50 hour	2.50 hour
	4.00 hour	4.00 hour

Descriptive Properties
Agency Ratings	ISO 10993
	ISO 10993-Part 1
Appearance	Black
	Clear/Transparent
	Colors Available
Automotive Specifications	ASTM D6394 SP0311
Availability	Asia Pacific
	Europe
	North America
	South America
Features	Acid Resistant
	Autoclave Sterilizable
	Base Resistant
	Biocompatible
	E-beam Sterilizable
	Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable
	Flame Retardant
	Good Chemical Resistance
	Good Sterilizability
	Good Thermal Stability
	Heat Sterilizable
	High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
	High Heat Resistance
	Hydrolytically Stable
	Radiation (Gamma) Resistant
	Radiation Sterilizable
	Radiotranslucent
	Steam Resistant
	Steam Sterilizable
	Ultra High Toughness
Forms	Pellets
Generic	PPSU
Processing Method	Blow Molding
	Extrusion
	Film Extrusion
	Injection Molding
	Machining
	Profile Extrusion
	Sheet Extrusion
	Thermoforming
RoHS Compliance	RoHS Compliant
Screw Compression Ratio	2.2:1.0
Steam Sterilization	> 1000 Cycles		w/ Morpholine
Uses	Aerospace Applications
	Aircraft Applications
	Dental Applications
	Food Service Applications
	Hospital Goods
	Medical Appliances
	Medical/Healthcare Applications
	Membranes
	Surgical Instruments

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