High Performance > 300°F | Sulfones

TECASON S Polysulfone

TECASON™S is a transparent engineering plastic known for its chemical resistance, rigidity, high-temperature performance, and its ability to operate in an autoclave environment. TECASON™S is FDA and NSF compliant and holds its excellent mechanical properties over a wide range of temperatures.

  • Autoclave resistance
    TECASON™S maintains dimensional stability and mechanical performance through repeated autoclaves.
  • Excellent electrical properties
  • Good chemical resistance
    TECASON™S performs well in mineral acids, alkali, salt solutions, and hydrocarbons.
  • Superior resistance to creep
  • FDA and NSF compliant
  • High-temperature performance
    TECASON™S has a heat deflection temperature of 345°F and a long-term continuous use temperature of 285°F.
  • Excellent hydrolytic stability
  • High strength and rigidity
  • Flame retardant
    TECASON™S is rated UL94 V-O

TECASON™S' unique combination of chemical and hydrolytic resistance, hightemperature performance, good mechanical properties, and agency approvals make it an excellent choice for applications in the pharmaceutical, medical, food service equipment, semiconductor processing, and electronic equipment industries.

Properties Condition Value   Test Method Comment
Mechanical Modulus of elasticity (tensile test) @ 73°F 360,000 psi ASTM D 638 1) Injection molded specimens
Tensile strength at break @ 73°F 10,200 psi ASTM D 638  
Elongation at break @ 73°F 50 % ASTM D 638  
Flexural Strength @ 73°F 15,400 psi ASTM D 790  
Modulus of Elasticity (flexural test) @ 73°F 390,000 psi ASTM D 790  
Impact strength (Izod) @ 73°F 1.3 ft-lbs/in ASTM D 256  
Rockwell hardness R Scale 120   ASTM D 785  
Coefficient of friction Dynamic, 40 psi, 50 fpm 0.37   ASTM D 702  
Thermal Deflection temperature @ 264 psi 345 °F ASTM D 648 1)  
Deflection temperature @ 66 psi 358 °F ASTM D 648 1)  
Service temperature Intermittent 340 °F    
Service temperature Long Term 285 °F    
Thermal expansion (CLTE)   3.1*10-5 in/in/°F ASTM D 696 1)  
Electrical Volume resistivity @ 73°F 5x1016 Ω*cm ASTM D 257  
Dielectric strength   425 V/mil ASTM D 149  
Dissipation factor @ 60 Hz, 73 °F 0.001   ASTM D 150  
Dielectric constant @ 60 Hz, 73 °F, 50% RH 3.1   ASTM D 150  
Other Moisture absorption @ 24 hrs, 73°F 0.30 % ASTM D 570  

This information is only to assist and advise you on current technical knowledge and is given without obligation or liability. All trade and patent rights should be observed. All rights reserved. Data obtained from extruded shapes material.
TECASON ™ – Ensinger Industries, Inc.
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