Sultron™ LSG R5500 PPSU (Life Science Grade) stock shapes are made from unfilled Radel® PPSU resin that is pre-assessed for biocompatibility. The stock shape is also pre-assessed for biocompatibility for up to 24 hours contact with body and tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993. Some color variations are also pre-assessed for use in wetted contact applications in bioprocessing.
With superior hydrolysis resistance, Sultron™ LSG R5500 PPSU shapes are highly resilient against repeated autoclaving cycles. In addition, components made from this material exhibit resistance to common acids and bases over a broad temperature range, such as commercial washing solutions.
Often favored across the medical and life science fields for their wide array of color options, these PPSU components are excellent candidates for a broad range of applications such as trial implants, sterilization trays, dental and surgical instrument handles, bioprocessing fluid handling caps, couplings and fittings.
PROPERTIES
Pre-assessed on both resin and stock shape for up to 24 hours contact with body or tissue according to USP VI and ISO 10993
Some colors pre-assessed for wetted contact in bioprocessing
Unfilled Radel® PPSU base for biocompatibility on resin
Superior ductility and hydrolysis resistance for autoclaving and hot washing
Wide array of color options
Thermal Properties
Property
Value
Heat Deflection Temperature at 1.8MPa (264 psi) (ºC)
205
Continuous allowable service temperature in air
180
Mechanical Properties
Property
Value
Tensile Strength (MPa)
83
Tensile Modulus of Elasticity (MPa)
2,450
Compressive stress at 1% nominal strain (MPa)
21
Compressive stress at 2% nominal strain (MPa)
41
Compressive stress at 5% nominal strain (MPa)
83
Flexural Strength (MPa)
108
Charpy Impact Notched (kJ/m²)
12.0
Chemical Properties
Property
Value
Hot Water / Steam
Acceptable
Acids, Weak
Acceptable
Acids, Strong (pH 1-3)
Limited
Alkalies, Weak
Acceptable
Alkalies, Strong (pH 11-14)
Acceptable
Hydrocarbons - Aromatic
Limited
Hydrocarbons - Aliphatic
Acceptable
Ketones, Esters
Not acceptable
Chlorinated Solvents
Not acceptable
Alcohols
Limited
Inorganic Salt Solutions
Acceptable
Electrical Properties
Property
Value
Dielectric Strength (kV/mm)
26
Certification Properties
Property
Value
FDA
Compliant
European Food Approval
Not compliant
NSF
Not compliant
3A-SSI
Not compliant
Canada AG
USDA
Not compliant
Flammability (UL Rating)
V-0
Medical use
MEDICAL - ISO 10993-5 and USP <87> MEDICAL - USP <661> MEDICAL - BIOPROCESSING - AFO - Animal Free Origin FOOD - FDA
Miscellaneous Properties
Property
Value
Base Material
PPSU
Brand Family
Colors
Off-white (bone) Black Blue Brown Grey Orange Red Yellow
Density (g/cm3)
1.29
Water Absorption after 24 hrs immersion in water (%)
