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Radel® R-5500

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Syensqo

Radel® R-5500 by Syensqo is a general purpose, flame retardant polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) grade. It is an autoclavable, radiotranslucent and biocompatible grade.

Exhibits good electrical properties, E-beam-, ethylene oxide-, heat- and steam sterilizability.
Also exhibits good thermal- & hydrolytic stability and ultra-high toughness.
Recommended applications include aircraft & aerospace, dental- & healthcare applications such as membranes, surgical instruments and food contact applications.
Radel® R-5500 is suitable for processing by blow molding, machining, sheet-, film & profile extrusion and thermoforming.
It complies with the ISO 10993, RoHS, and ASTM D6394 SP0312 regulations.

Radel® R-5500 Properties

Optical Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Refractive Index

1.672

ASTM D542

Injection Molding Properties

Value & Unit

Test Condition

Test Method

Melt Temperature

360 - 391 °C

Mold Temperature

138 - 163 °C

Screw Compression Ratio

1 - 2.2

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