Radel® R (Polyphenylsulfone)
Radel® R (Polyphenylsulfone) resins offer a superior combination of high performance properties that include excellent thermal stability, outstanding toughness, and good environmental stress cracking resistance. These properties make Radel® R stock shapes attractive for a variety of demanding applications. The standard color of Radel® R is off white, but a transparent grade is available. The following physical property information is based on typical values of the base Radel® R polyphenylsulfone resin.
Advantages of Radel® R:
- Strong lightweight alternative to metal
- Compatible with all commercial sterilization technologies
- Can be steam sterilized over 1,000 cycles without significant loss of properties
- Excellent candidate for reusable medical devices
- Complaint with:
- ISO 10993 biocompatibility testing
- Can serve as a metal alternative in:
- Trays
- Implant trials
- Surgical instrument handles
