RADEL® R PAES (POLYARYLETHERSULFONE)
Material Information
Radel® R PAES is an amorphous high performance thermoplastic that offers better impact and chemical resistance than polysulfone (Udel®) and polyetherimide (Ultem®). Radel® R PAES offers superior hydrolysis resistance and virtually unlimited steam sterilizability. This makes it an excellent option for medical devices such as sterilization trays, dental and surgical equipment, and fluid handling coupling and fitting applications. Radel® R PAES is also tough, resistant to common acids and bases, has a superior impact strength over a wide range of temperatures, has a high heat deflection temperature, and has excellent resistance to environmental stress cracking. It is available in a natural bone white color or a transparent amber color in the forms of sheet and rod.
Application
- Medical wands
- Surgical devices
- Insulin pens
- Tubing
- Sterilization trays
- Blood glucometers
- End caps for filtering equipment
- Electronics
- Food industry
Properties
- Superior hydrolysis resistance
- Unlimited steam sterilizability
- Good impact and chemical resistance
- Tough
- Resistant to common acids and bases
- Superior impact strength over wide range of temperature
- High heat deflection temperature
- Excellent resistance to stress cracking
- Superior dimensional stability
Physical |
Astm Test Method |
Radel® R |
| Density (lb/in^3) | D792 | 0.047 |
| Specific Gravity | D792 | 1.3 |
| Water Absorption @ 24 hours (%) | D570 | 0.4 |
Mechanical |
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| Tensile Strength (PSI) | D638 | 11,000 |
| Tensile Modulus (PSI) | D638 | 340,000 |
| Tensile Elongation at Yield (%) | D638 | 30 |
| Flexural Strength (PSI) | D790 | 15,500 |
| Flexural Modulus (PSI) | D790 | 345,000 |
| Compressive Strength (PSI) | D695 | 13,400 |
| Compressive Modulus (PSI) | D695 | 280,000 |
| Izod Impact (Notched), ft-lb/in | D256 | 2.5 |
| Rockwell Hardness | D785 | M80, R120 |
Thermal |
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| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, 10^-5/°F |
D696 | 3.1 |
| Heat Deflection Temperature 264 psi, ºF | D648 | 405 |
| Glass Transition Temp, ºF | D3418 | 428 |
| Continous Service Temp (Operating), °F | – | 300 |
| Thermal Conductivity, BTU-in/hr-ft² °F | C177 | 2.4 |
| Flammability Rating | UL94 | VO |
Electrical |
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| Dielectric Strength, Short Term, (Volts/Mil) @ .125″ Thick |
D149 | 360 |
| Volume Resistivity (ohm-cm) @ 50% RH | D257 | > 10^15 |
| Dielectric Constant at 1 MHz | D150 | 3.44 |
| Dissipation Factor at 1 MHz | D150 | 0.0017 |
NOTE:
The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for manufacturers' complete material property datasheets. All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.