Polysulfone. (Buyers' Guide to Thermoplastics).
POLYSULFONE
BLOW MOLDING, EXTRUSION AND INJECTION MOLDING
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications
BASF Ultrason S3010 GP
Solvay Adv. Plymrs. Udel P-1710 GP,TRL,HYD
Tensile
Filler/ Melt Flow Str at:
Reinf Rate, Yield,
Rype, g/10 Density, 1000
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi
BASF _ _ 1.24 11.5
Solvay Adv. Plymrs. _ 6.5 1.25 10.2
Notched
Elongation Flex lzod Deflection UL 94
at Modulus Impact, Temp, F Rating
yield, 10ES ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer % psi (1/8 in). 264 psi) in.)
BASF 5.7 3.7 _ 360;340 HB
Solvay Adv. Plymrs. _ 3.9 1.3 _;345 V-0
EXTRUSION
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications
Solvay Adv. Plymrs. Udel P-3500 GP,TRP,HYD
Tensile
Filler/ Melt Flow Str at:
Reinf Rate, Yield,
Rype, g/10 Density, 1000
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi
Solvay Adv. Plymrs. _ 3.5 1.24 10.2
Notched
Elongation Flex lzod Deflection UL 94
at Modulus Impact, Temp, F Rating
yield, 10ES ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer % psi (1/8 in). 264 psi) in.)
Solvay Adv. Plymrs. _ 3.9 1.3 _;345 V-2
EXTRUSION AND INJECTION MOLDING
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications
Solvay Adv. Plymrs. Udel P-1700 MED,NSF,TRP,HYD
Udel P-1720 FR,GP,EL
Tensile
Filler/ Melt Flow Str at:
Reinf Rate, Yield,
Rype, g/10 Density, 1000
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi
Solvay Adv. Plymrs. _ 6.5 1.24 10.2
_ 6.5 1.25 10
Notched
Elongation Flex lzod Deflection UL 94
at Modulus Impact, Temp, F Rating
yield, 10ES ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer % psi (1/8 in). 264 psi) in.)
Solvay Adv. Plymrs. _ 3.9 1.3 _;345 V-2
_ 3.9 1.2 _;345 V-0
INJECTION MOLDING
Trade Name Features,
Manufacturer and/or Grade Applications
BASF Ultrason S2010 MI,FR,MFL
Ultrason S1010 FR,GP,HST,HFL
Ultrason S2010 MFL
Ultrason S2010G4 MI,FR,MFL
Ultrason S6010 MI,MFL
DSM Engrg. Electrafil J-1500CF30 AST,EC,TEN,EMI
Flberfil J-1500/30 TEN
LATI USA Lasulf G30 CRP,FR,THR
Lasulf G20 CRP,FR,THR
Lasulf CRP,THR
LNP _ GP,LUB
Lubricomp GFL-4036 GP,LUB
Lubricomp GCL-4036 GP,LUB
_ GP
Lubricomp GL-4030 GP,LUB
Stat-Kon GC-1006 AST,GP
Lubricomp GL-4410 GP,LUB
_ AST,GP
Thermocomp GF-1006 FR FR,GP
Thermocomp GF-1002 GP
_ GP
Thermocomp GF-1004 GP
Thermocomp GF-1006 GP
RTP _ GP,LUB
900TFE20 LCF,COL,LUB,WR
ESD C 901 AST,CHR,HIT
903 CHR,COL,CRP,MI
901 CHR,COL,HI,MOL
905 CHR,COL,ST,TEN
905TFE15 LCF,COL,DS,WR
907 COL,DS,TEN,HIT
985 BLK,EC,HIT
ESO A 901 AST,DS,HIT
983 BLK,EC,HIT
ESD A 980 AST,EL,HIT
900P1720 BLK,NAT
900P1700 BLK,NAT
ESD C 980 AST,BLK,HIT
900GF130 _
900GF110 _
987 EC,HIT
Schulman, A. ComAlloy 740-3020 DS,ST,TEN
ComAlloy 740-3040 DS,ST,TEN
ComAlloy 740-3030 DS,ST,TEN
Solvay Adv. Plymrs. Udel GF-110 CRP,FR,GP,ST
Udel GF-120 CRP,FR,GP,ST
Tensile
Filler/ Melt Flow Str at:
Reinf Rate, Yield,
Rype, g/10 Density, 1000
Manufacturer % min g/cc psi
BASF _ _ 1.49 _
_ _ 1.24 11.6
_ _ 1.24 11.6
_ _ 1.4 _
_ _ 1.24 11
DSM Engrg. 30% CF _ 1.37 24
30% SF,CG _ 1.46 14.5
LATI USA 30% GF _ 1.45 18.4
20% GF _ 1.38 15.7
_ _ 1.24 10
LNP 15% SIL,TFE _ 1.33 _
30% GF,TFE _ 1.59 _
30% CF,TFE _ 1.47 _
30% CF _ 1.37 _
15% TFE _ 1.33 _
30% CF _ 1.37 _
2% SIL _ 1.22 _
15% CF _ 1.3 _
30% GE _ 1.45 _
10% GF _ 1.31 _
20% GF _ 1.31 _
20% GF _ 1.38 _
30% GF _ 1.45 _
RTP 30% SIL,CG,TFE _ 1.57 _
20% TFE _ 1.37 8.5
10% CG _ 1.34 12
20% CG _ 1.38 15
10% CG _ 1.32 11
30% CG _ 1.46 17
30% CG,TFE _ 1.6 11
40% CG _ 1.56 19
30% CF _ 1.37 23
10% CG _ 1.34 11
20% CF _ 1.32 _
CF _ 1.27 _
_ _ 1.27 10.5
_ _ 1.24 10
CF _ 1.29 16
_ _ 1.49 15.5
GF _ 1.32 11
40% CF _ 1.42 26
Schulman, A. 20% CG _ 1.38 15
40% CG _ 1.56 19
30% CG _ 1.46 17.5
Solvay Adv. Plymrs. 10% CG 4 1.33 11.3
20% CG 7-8 1.4 14
Notched
Elongation Flex lzod Deflection UL 94
at Modulus Impact, Temp, F Rating
yield, 10ES ft-lb/in. (66 psi; (1/8
Manufacturer % psi (1/8 in). 264 psi) in.)
BASF _ _ _ 367;361 _
5.7 _ _ 349;324 V-0
_ _ _ 354;333 _
_ _ _ 367;361 _
_ _ _ _;360 _
DSM Engrg. 1.5 23 _ 365;360 V-1
2 10.5 _ 360;355 _
LATI USA _ 12.03 1.8 _;358 V-0
_ 8.55 1.44 _;356 V-0
_ 3.77 1.35 _;325 _
LNP _ 3.75 1.7 _;360 _
_ 12.5 1.6 _;360 _
_ 20 1.1 _;360 _
_ 20.5 1.2 _;365 _
_ 3.75 1.7 _;360 _
_ 20.5 1.2 375;365 _
_ 12 _ _;340 _
_ 14 1 _;370 _
_ 12 1.3 _;365 V-0
_ 6 0.8-1.2 _;365 V-0
_ 14 0.9 _;360 _
_ 6.5 1.3 360;360 V-0
_ 12 1.8 375;365 V-0
RTP _ 11.5 1.7 _;360 _
5 3.4 _ 360;345 V-0
2.3 6.2 0.9 360;350 HB
2.8 8 1.3 365;360 V-1
3.8 6 1.2 360;350 V-1
2.1 11 1.4 370;362 V-1
1 10 _ 370;360 V-0
1.7 14 1.6 375;365 V-1
1.6 19 _ 650;_ _
2 6 1.2 360;350 HB
_ 14 _ 365;360 V-1
_ 9 1.1 360;350 HB
_ 4 1.5 355;345 V-0
_ 3.9 1.3 358;345 HB
3 10 1 360;350 HB
_ 11 1.2 _;355 V-0
_ 6 1.2 360;350 V-0
1.2 24 1.3 375;365 V-1
Schulman, A. _ 9 1.2 365;355 V-1
_ 15 1.6 375;365 V-1
_ 12 1.6 370;360 V-1
Solvay Adv. Plymrs. 4 5.5 1.2 _;354 V-0
3 8 1.3 _;356 V-0
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
Abbrev. Features/Applications
AB Anti Block
ABR Abrasion/Scratch Resistance
ACR Acid Resistance
ACU Acoustical Barrier Properties
ADH Adhesion Properties
AER Aerospace
AGR Aging Resistance
ALK Alkali Resistance
ASL Anti Slip
AST Antistatic
AUT Automotive
BAR Barrier Properties
BCP Biocompatible
BIO Biodegradable
BLD Building Construction
BLK Black
BLN Blending Resin
BLU Blush Resistance/
Low Crease Whitening
BMW Broad Molecular Weight
Distribution
BRN Brown
BUR Burst Strength
CBE Business Machine
CCR Chemically Coupled Reinforcement
CHR Chemical Resistance
CLE Cleanliness
COL Colors
CPI Chemical Process
CR Controlled Rheology
CRP Creep Resistance
CST Color Stability
CTR Cut-Through Resistance
CUC Custom Colors
DIS Dispersibility
DR Good Drawdown
DS Dimensional Stability
DU Ductile
EC Electrical Conductivity
EL Electrical
EMI EMI Attenuation/Shielding
EN Encapsulation
ESC Environmental Stress Crack
Resistance
EX Extract Resistance
FCU Fast Cure
FCY Fast Cycling/Fast Processing
FG Low Fogging
FLX Flexibility
FM Foamable
FR Flame Retardant
FT Fatigue Resistance
FU Fungus Resistance
GF Gas Fading Resistance
GP General Purpose
GRN Granular
GRS Grease Resistance
GSR Good Surface
HCF High Coefficient of Friction
HCR High Crystallinity
HFL High Flow
HGL High Gloss
HHD High Hardness
HI High Impact/Toughness
HIT High Temperature Properties
HMW High Molecular Weight
HR Heat Resistant
HSE Heat Sealable
HSL High Slip
HST Heat Stabilized
HSW High Swell
HTF Hot Fill
HV High Viscosity
HYD Hydrolytically Stable
IM Impact Modified
IMR Internal Mold Release
LBR Low Birefringence
LCF Low Coefficient of Friction
LCR Low Crystallinity
LGE Low Gel
LGL Low Gloss
LHD Low Hardness
LM Laser Markable
LMI Low Migration
LMW Low Molecular Weight
LN Low Neck-In
LNS Low Notch Sensitivity
LO Low Odor
LOT Low Taste
LS Low Shrink
LSM Low Smoke
LT Low Temperature Properties
LTI Low Temperature Impact
LTP Low Temperature Processability
LUB Lubricated
LVO Low Volatility
LVT Low Vapor Transmission
LW Low Warpage
LWC Low Water Carryover
MAR Mar Resistance
MAT Matte Finish
MC Machinability
MED Medical
MFL Medium Flow
MGL Medium Gloss
MHD Medium Hardness
MI Medium Impact
MLD Mildew Resistance
MLS Melt Strength
MOF Monofilament
MOL Moldability/Processability
MR Good Mold Release
MSL Medium Slip
MST Moisture Resistance
MU Multifilament
NAT Natural
NB Non-Blooming
NMW Narrow Molecular Weight
Distribution
NPL No Plateout
NSF NSF Approval
NTX Non-Toxic
NUC Nucleated
OP Optical Properties
OR Oil Resistance
OX Oxidation Resistance
OZ Ozone Resistance
PCR PCR Content
PKG Packaging
PLS Plasticized
PLT Platable
PNC Puncture Resistance
PNT Paintable
PO Pull-Out Strength
POR Pourable
PRN Printable
PWD Powder
RAD Radiation Resistance
RCY Recycled Resin Content
RF Refrigeration Grade
RM Rubber/Elastomer Modified
RO Radiopaque
RTC Room Temperature Cure
SE Self-Extinguishing
SL Self Lubricating
SLF Slit Film
SOF Soft Feel
SOL Solvent Resistance
SPO Sports Equipment
SR Sink Mark Resistant
ST Stiffness/Rigidity
STR Stain Resistance
SUR Surface Detail
TC Thermal Conductivity
TCR Thermal Cracking Resistance
TEN Tensile Strength
TF Thermoformable
TG Thin Gauge
THK Thickened
THR Thermal Stability
TRK Tracking Resistance
TRL Translucent
TRP Transparent
TRS Tear Strength
TX Thixotropic
USP U.S. Pharmacopeia
Class VI Approved
UVC UV Curable
UVR UV Resistant
W White
WLD Weldable
WR Wear Resistant
WTR Weather Resistant
XL Crosslinkable
Abbrev. Fillers/Reinforcements
ACR Acrylic Fiber
AFI Aluminum Fiber
AFL Aluminum Flake
AL Aluminum Powder
AR Aramid Fiber
AS Asbestos
BA Barium Salt
BAF Barium Ferrite
BAS Barium Sulfate
BR Bronze
C Carbon/Coke Powder
CAF Calcium Fluoride
CAS Calcium Sulfate
CB Carbon Black
CC Calcium Carbonate
CEL Cellulose
CER Ceramic Powder
CF Carbon Fiber
CG Chopped Glass
CLY Clay
CNG Continuous Glass
CTF CTFE
CU Copper
FAB Fabric
FE Iron Powder
FLK Flock
GB Glass Bead
GF Glass Fiber
GFA Glass Fabric
GFL Glass Flake
GM Glass Mat
GRP Graphite Powder
GS Glass Sphere
GT Glass Tape
HYB Hybrid
INO Inorganic
LF Long Fiber
LG Long Glass
MF Medium Fiber
MG Milled Glass
MIC Mica
MIN Mineral
MOS Molybdenum Disulfide
MSC Miscellaneous
MTP Metal Powder
NAF Natural Fiber
NI Nickel
NY Nylon Fiber
OF Oriented Fiber
OIL Oil
ORG Organic
PB Lead
PET Polyester Fiber
PLF Polymer Fiber
POL Polymer
PPS PPS
PRO Proprietary
RUB Rubber
SCA Silica
SF Short Fiber
SG Short Glass
SIL Silicone
SIS Sisal
STF Steel Fiber
STR Strontium Ferrite
TAL Talc
TFE PTFE
TI Titanium
UF Unidirectional Fiber
WDF Wood Flour/Fiber
WHS Whisker
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