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GEHR PSU® is amber-colored, transparent material belongs to the group of amorphous high-performance plastics. Polysulfone has a good heat deflection temperature and heat aging resistance (-100 °C to +160 °C). In addition, this material has a high hardness and strength, very good hydrolytic stability and high radiation resistance (permeable to microwaves up to 2.45 GHz). PSU also has high dimensional stability and resistance to β- and γ-, X-rays and infrared rays. However, PSU is not UV stable and notch sensitive.

Polymer Name: Polysulfone (PSU)

Physical Form: Custom, Rods

Features: Amorphous, Chemical Resistant, Dimensional Stability, Excellent Performance, Excellent Rigidity, Excellent Transparency Properties, Good Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR), Good Impact Strength, Good Sterilizability, Heat Aging Resistant, High Hardness, High Heat Deflection Temperature, High Hydrolytic Stability, High Strength, Radiation Resistant

Density: 1240.0 - 1240.0 kg/m³

Color: Amber, Black

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Polymer Name
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Properties
  • High strength and rigidity
  • High impact strength (also at low temperatures)
  • Very good dimensional stability
  • High chemical resistance
  • High resistance to β-, γ-, x- and infrared radiation
  • High permeability of microwaves
  • Self-extinguishing
  • Good to sterilize
  • Mediocre resistance to stress crack
  • Not weather resistant

Applications & Uses

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Applications
  • Parts of microwave ovens
  • Blow dryer
  • Humidifiers
  • Food industry
  • Pump wheels
  • Adapters
  • dosing stations, flanges and sleeves
  • Pump and sealing bodies
  • Valves
  • Insulators
  • Medical industry

Properties

Flame Rating
Physical Form
Form and Condition
Rods. Sheets / Solid
Odor
Odorless
Insoluble in
Water
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength at Yield89MPaISO 527
Elongation at Yield (S)5%ISO 527
Elongation at Break (R)min. 10%ISO 527
Impact Strength (an)170kJ/m2ISO 179
Ball Indentation (Rockwell Hardness)167MPaISO 2039
Hardness87Shore DISO 868
Modulus of elasticity (Et)2680MPaISO 527
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.24ISO 1183
Water Absorption0.8%ISO 62
Humidity Absorption0.3%ISO 62
Maximum Permissible Service Temperature160°CUL746B
Lower Permissible Service Temperature-100°CUL746B
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/B)240°CISO 75
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/B)181°CISO 75
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT/A)169°CISO 75
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion0.55K-1.10-4ISO 11359
Thermal Conductivity (20°C)0.25W/(m.K)ISO 22007-4
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)188°CISO 3146
Melting Temperature (Tm)188°CISO 3146
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.24g/cm³
Thermal Decompositionmin. 400°C
Ignition Temperature475°C
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volume Resistivitymin. 10^13Ω.cmIEC 60093
Surface Resistivity (Ro)min. 10^13ΩIEC 60093
Dielectric Constant (1MHz)3.1-IEC 60250
Dielectric Loss Factor (1 MHz)55-IEC 60250
Dielectric Strength42kV/mmIEC 60243-1
Tracking ResistanceCTI 125VIEC 60112
Additional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
BondabilityYes--
Physiological Indifference (FDA)Yes-
FlammabilityV-0 7)-UL 94
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI, 9)30%ASTM D2863

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Fire-fighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing agents

Water, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2).

Potential combustion products

Carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO). Formation of further decomposition and oxidation products depend upon the fire conditions. Under special fire conditions traces of other toxic substances are possible.

Special protective equipment

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. If exposed to combustion fumes bring the victim into fresh air.

Further information

Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with official regulations..

Safety & Health

Safety Measures

The general industrial safety measures should be considered. A thermal damage during machining should be avoided.

Storage & Handling

Machining

The product can be machined with standard machinery and tools. Before machining the product should be stored at room temperature 24 h. Evacuate swarf to prevent slipping or tripping. Observe the maximum allowable concentration of dust and formaldehyd levels on the working area which apply in your country. Wear safety goggles during machining. General dust limit value: Respirable dust (6 mg/m3); Inhalable dust (10 mg/m3 ).

Storage

The products shall be stored indoor to keep away from any source of degradation such as sunlight, UV-jets, ionizing radiation, chemicals.