{"product_id":"premium-ppsu-medical-grade-rod","title":"Premium Medical Grade PPSU Black Rod with High Impact Resistance and Excellent Chemical Stability for Medical Applications","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedical Grade PPSU (Polyphenylensulfone) is an amorphous material with improved impact and hydrolysis resistance compared to PSU. It also has an extremely high notch impact strength that remains after heat ageing. Properties of PPSU include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous service temperature: 170°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh strength and rigidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery high impact strength (also at low temperatures)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good dimensional stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery high chemical resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh resistance to many types of radiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good sterilisation capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower chemical resistance than comparable semicrystalline materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Medical Grade products are suitable for medical and pharmaceutical applications with direct body contact with tissue, bone, skin, and mucosa for up to 24 hours. All raw materials used for the medical grade products are food grade (FDA, EU 10\/2011) and have been tested and evaluated by an independent accredited testing laboratory and meet the following biocompatibility requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 10993-1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 10993-5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 10993-12: Sample preparation and reference materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO 10993-18: Chemical characterization of materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSP Class VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical applications of Medical Grade PPSU include instrument handles, instruments for microinvasive surgery, sterilisation cassettes, analysis technology, in vitro diagnostics, pump wheels, and valves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a requirement for machined or finished PPSU components, please ask for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f8f9fa; border-bottom:2px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003ePPSU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eRod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eDensity (g\/cm³)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e1.31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eWater absorption (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e0.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eYield stress (MPa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eElongation at break (%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e≥50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eNotched impact strength (kJ\/m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eBall indentation hardness (MPa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e141\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eShore hardness (scale D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e86\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eTensile modulus of elasticity (MPa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e2350\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eThermal conductivity (W\/(m*K)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e0.35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eCLTE (10⁻⁶K⁻¹)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e56\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eService temp long term max (°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e170\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eHeat deflection temperature (°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e214\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003eDielectric constant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #dee2e6;\"\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is PPSU used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e PPSU is commonly used for medical and pharmaceutical applications, including instrument handles and sterilization cassettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does PPSU perform in high temperatures?\u003c\/strong\u003e PPSU has a continuous service temperature of 170°C and maintains its strength and rigidity at high temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs PPSU safe for direct body contact?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, PPSU medical grade products are suitable for direct body contact for up to 24 hours and meet stringent biocompatibility standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Plastock","offers":[{"title":"20 \/ 1000","offer_id":56199743570300,"sku":"PLT_PLC726","price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 \/ 2000","offer_id":56199743603068,"sku":"PLT_PLC727","price":640.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 \/ 3000","offer_id":56199743635836,"sku":"PLT_PLC728","price":960.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 \/ 1000","offer_id":56199743668604,"sku":"PLT_PLC729","price":479.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 \/ 2000","offer_id":56199743701372,"sku":"PLT_PLC730","price":960.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 \/ 3000","offer_id":56199743734140,"sku":"PLT_PLC731","price":1440.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 \/ 1000","offer_id":56199743766908,"sku":"PLT_PLC732","price":785.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 \/ 2000","offer_id":56199743799676,"sku":"PLT_PLC733","price":1570.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 \/ 3000","offer_id":56199743832444,"sku":"PLT_PLC734","price":2355.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 \/ 1000","offer_id":56199743865212,"sku":"PLT_PLC735","price":1262.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 \/ 2000","offer_id":56199743897980,"sku":"PLT_PLC736","price":2524.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 \/ 3000","offer_id":56199743930748,"sku":"PLT_PLC737","price":3786.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 \/ 1000","offer_id":56199743963516,"sku":"PLT_PLC738","price":1970.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 \/ 2000","offer_id":56199743996284,"sku":"PLT_PLC739","price":3940.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 \/ 3000","offer_id":56199744029052,"sku":"PLT_PLC740","price":5910.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9262\/2987\/files\/edcc842798d8af8304757cc2c34a8d4a.png?v=1767777517","url":"https:\/\/plasticsco.co.uk\/products\/premium-ppsu-medical-grade-rod","provider":"Plastics Co Uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}