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Representative image of PSU; the actual colour and pellet shape vary by supplier.
High-Performance Plastics

PSU

Polysulphone

PSU is the entry member of the sulphone family: transparent, stiff and usable continuously above 150 °C. Its hydrolysis and hot-water resistance far exceed polycarbonate, so it replaces PC in sterilisation and hot-water applications. It is common in membranes and dairy/food processing equipment.

1,24 g/cm³
Density
185–190 °C
Glass transition (Tg)
70–75 MPa
Tensile strength
170–175 °C
HDT (1.8 MPa)

Values are typical ranges for the material family; binding values are in the TDS sent with the quotation.

  • High heat resistance
  • Transparent
  • Chemical resistance

Price and lead time are given in the quotation according to quantity and delivery terms; there is no list price on the site.

Overview

PSU is the standard grade of the PSU family in the high-performance plastics group. It is used in applications such as medical trays and sterilisation containers, dairy and food-processing parts, membrane and filter housings. The grade with the right flow for injection, extrusion or another process is specified in the quotation together with your quantity and colour; TDS and SDS are sent with the quotation.

Typical properties

PropertyTypical value
Density1,24 g/cm³
Glass transition (Tg)185–190 °C
Tensile strength70–75 MPa
HDT (1.8 MPa)170–175 °C

Tensile strength is measured to ISO 527, melt flow rate to ISO 1133, heat deflection temperature to ISO 75 (1.8 MPa); flammability class per UL94. Depending on supplier and grade, values can fall outside this range.

Applications

  • Medical trays and sterilisation containers
  • Dairy and food-processing parts
  • Membrane and filter housings
  • Hot-water meter and valve parts

Documents

The supplier's technical data sheet (TDS) and safety data sheet (SDS) for PSU are sent by e-mail with the quoted grade; because the same code has different sheets at different suppliers we do not publish a single file on the site. To see the sheet in advance, request it with the link below.

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