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Description
Description
Premium Medical Grade PPSU (Polyphenylensulfone) sheet is an amorphous material that offers enhanced impact and hydrolysis resistance compared to standard materials. Its exceptional notch impact strength is retained even after heat aging, making it an ideal choice for demanding applications.
- Continuous service temperature: 170°C
- High strength and rigidity
- Very high impact strength (even at low temperatures)
- Excellent dimensional stability
- Outstanding chemical resistance
- High resistance to various types of radiation
- Superb sterilization capability
- Lower chemical resistance compared to similar semicrystalline materials
This Medical Grade material is suitable for use in medical and pharmaceutical applications where it may come into direct contact with tissue, bone, skin, and mucosa for periods of up to 24 hours. All raw materials used in the production of this medical grade product are food grade and comply with FDA and EU regulations (EU 10/2011). Independent accredited testing has confirmed that this material meets the following biocompatibility standards:
- ISO 10993-1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
- ISO 10993-5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
- ISO 10993-12: Sample preparation and reference materials
- ISO 10993-18: Chemical characterization of materials
- USP Class VI
Common applications for this Premium Medical Grade PPSU include:
- Instrument handles
- Instruments for micro-invasive surgery
- Sterilization cassettes
- Analysis technology
- In vitro diagnostics
- Pump wheels and valves
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Material | PPSU |
| Shape | Sheet |
| Color | Black |
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.31 |
| Water absorption (%) | 0.4 |
| Yield stress (MPa) | 80 |
| Elongation at break (%) | ≥50 |
| Notched impact strength (kJ/m²) | 13 |
| Ball indentation hardness (MPa) | 141 |
| Shore hardness (scale D) | 86 |
| Tensile modulus of elasticity (MPa) | 2350 |
| Thermal conductivity (W/(m*K) | 0.35 |
| CLTE (10⁻⁶K⁻¹) | 56 |
| Service temperature long term max (°C) | 170 |
| Heat deflection temperature (°C) | 214 |
FAQs
- What is PPSU? PPSU stands for Polyphenylensulfone, a high-performance thermoplastic known for its excellent mechanical and thermal properties.
- Is this material safe for medical use? Yes, this material is certified for medical applications and meets strict biocompatibility standards.
- What are the typical applications of PPSU? Common uses include instrument handles, sterilization cassettes, and components in medical devices.