Technical Data Sheet

Radel® R-5100
polyphenylsulfone
Radel® R-5100 is a general purpose • Natural: Radel® R-5100 NT
polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) for injection molding, that
offers exceptional hydrolytic stability, and Opaque Grades:
toughness superior to other commercially- • Black: Radel® R-5100 BK937
available, high-temperature engineering resins. • Black: Radel® R-5100 BK937 LF
This resin also offers a high deflection temperature • Grey: Radel® R-5100 GY1137
and outstanding resistance to environmental stress
• Grey: Radel® R-5100 GY1137 LF
cracking. Radel® polymers are inherently flame
• Bone: Radel® R-5100 NT15
retardant, provide excellent thermal stability and
possess good electrical properties. Transparent • Grey: Radel® R-5100 GY1037
and opaque colors are available. • Grey: Radel® R-5100 GY874
• Blue: Radel® R-5100 BU1027
Transparent Grades:

General
Material Status • Commercial: Active
• Asia Pacific • Latin America
Availability
• Europe • North America
Filler / Reinforcement • Filler
• Acid Resistant
• Heat Sterilizable
• Autoclave Sterilizable
• High ESCR (Stress Crack Resist.)
• Base Resistant
• High Heat Resistance
• Biocompatible
• Hydrolytically Stable
• Chemical Resistant
• Radiation (Gamma) Resistant
Features • E-beam Sterilizable
• Radiation Sterilizable
• Ethylene Oxide Sterilizable
• Radiotranslucent
• Flame Retardant
• Steam Resistant
• General Purpose
• Steam Sterilizable
• Good Sterilizability
• Ultra High Toughness
• Good Thermal Stability
• Aerospace Applications • Hospital Goods
• Aircraft Applications • Medical Devices
Uses • Connectors • Medical/Healthcare Applications
• Dental Applications • Plumbing Parts
• Food Service Applications • Surgical Instruments
• FAA FAR 25.853a • NSF STD-51 2
Agency Ratings
• ISO 10993 1 • NSF STD-61 3
RoHS Compliance • RoHS Compliant
Automotive Specifications • ASTM D6394 SP0312 4
• Black • Light Beige
Appearance
• Colors Available • Opaque
Forms • Pellets

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General
• Blow Molding • Machining
• Extrusion • Profile Extrusion
Processing Method
• Film Extrusion • Sheet Extrusion
• Injection Molding • Thermoforming

Physical Dry Conditioned Unit Test method

Density / Specific Gravity 1.30 -- ASTM D792
Melt Mass-Flow Rate (MFR) 16 -- g/10 min ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage
Flow 0.70 -- % ASTM D955
Across Flow 0.74 -- % ISO 294-4
Flow 0.58 -- % ISO 294-4
Water Absorption
24 hr 0.37 -- % ASTM D570
24 hr, 23°C 0.57 -- % ISO 62
Internal
Saturation, 23°C 1.2 -- %
Method
Internal
Equilibrium, 23°C, 50% RH 0.080 -- %
Method

Mechanical Dry Conditioned Unit Test method

Tensile Modulus
-- 2340 -- MPa ASTM D638
-- 2370 2370 MPa ISO 527-1
Tensile Strength
Yield 69.6 -- MPa ASTM D638
Break 69.6 -- MPa ASTM D638
-- 76.4 74.1 MPa ISO 527-2
Tensile Elongation
Yield 7.2 -- % ASTM D638
Break 60 -- % ASTM D638
Break 7.4 7.6 % ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus
-- 2410 -- MPa ASTM D790
-- 2340 -- MPa ISO 178
Flexural Stress
-- 75.0 -- MPa ISO 178
Yield 91.0 -- MPa ASTM D790
Compressive Modulus 1730 -- MPa ASTM D695
Compressive Strength 98.9 -- MPa ASTM D695
Shear Strength 62.7 -- MPa ASTM D732
Poisson's Ratio 0.42 -- ASTM E132

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Impact Dry Conditioned Unit Test method

Charpy Notched Impact Strength 56 53 kJ/m² ISO 179
Charpy Unnotched Impact Strength No Break No Break ISO 179
Notched Izod Impact 690 -- J/m ASTM D256
Unnotched Izod Impact No Break -- ASTM D4812
Tensile Impact Strength 399 -- kJ/m² ASTM D1822

Thermal Dry Conditioned Unit Test method

Deflection Temperature Under Load ASTM D648
0.45 MPa, Unannealed 214 -- °C
1.8 MPa, Unannealed 207 -- °C
Glass Transition Temperature 220 -- °C ASTM E1356
CLTE - Flow 5.6E-5 -- cm/cm/°C ASTM D696
Thermal Conductivity 0.35 -- W/m/K ASTM C177

Electrical Dry Conditioned Unit Test method

Volume Resistivity 9.0E+15 -- ohms·cm ASTM D257
Dielectric Strength 14 -- kV/mm ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant ASTM D150
60 Hz 3.44 --
1 kHz 3.40 --
Comparative Tracking Index -- 160 V IEC 60112

Flammability Dry Conditioned Unit Test method

Flame Rating UL 94
0.75 mm, ALL colors, UL file E36098 5 V-0 --
0.8 mm V-0 --
Oxygen Index 38 -- % ASTM D2863

Optical Dry Conditioned Unit Test method

Refractive Index 1.672 -- ASTM D542

Injection Dry Unit

Drying Temperature 149 °C
Drying Time 2.5 hr
Suggested Max Moisture 0.050 %
Rear Temperature 321 °C
Middle Temperature 349 °C
Front Temperature 349 °C
Processing (Melt) Temp 343 to 388 °C
Mold Temperature 138 to 163 °C
Back Pressure 0.345 to 0.689 MPa
Screw Compression Ratio 2.2:1.0

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Isothermal Stress vs. Strain (ISO 11403)

80
Dry: 23°C
Dry: 40°C
70 Dry: 100°C

60

50
Stress (MPa)

40

30

20

10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strain (%)

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Secant Modulus vs. Strain (ISO 11403)

2200
Dry: 23°C
2100 Dry: 40°C
Dry: 100°C
2000

1900

1800
Secant Modulus (MPa)

1700

1600

1500

1400

1300

1200

1100

1000

900
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strain (%)

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Viscosity vs. Shear Rate (ISO 11403)

5000
Dry: 340°C
Dry: 360°C
Dry: 380°C
Dry: 400°C

2000
Viscosity (Pa·s)

1000

500

200
20 50 100 200 500 1000 2000 5000
Shear Rate (sec^-1)

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Notes
Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
1
For limited exposure (less than 24 hours).
2
NSF STD-51 compliant for NT15 only.
3
NSF STD-61 compliant for BK937, NT15 and GY1037 only. Tested at 82 °C (180 °F) (Commercial Hot).
4
Latest version of the standard applies. Note that this ASTM call is also listed under ASTM F1960 for
compliance of unreinforced sulfone plastic materials for use to that end use standard.
5
These flammability ratings are not intended to reflect hazards presented by these or any other materials
under actual fire conditions.

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