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Polysulfone

average Mw ~35,000 by LS, average Mn ~16,000 by MO, pellets (Transparent)

Synonym(s):

Poly[oxy-1,4-phenylenesulfonyl-1,4-phenyleneoxy-1,4-phenylene(1-methylethylidene)-1,4-phenylene], Polysulfone resin

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
[C6H4-4-C(CH3)2C6H4-4-OC6H4-4-SO2C6H4-4-O]n
CAS Number:
25135-51-7
MDL number:
MFCD00134387
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24866807
NACRES:
NA.23

form

pellets (Transparent)

autoignition temp.

1022 °F

melt index

6.5 g/10 min (343°C/0.3 Mpa)

mol wt

average Mn ~16,000 by MO
average Mw ~35,000 by LS

reduced viscosity

0.37-0.39 dL/g, 0.2 % (w/v) in chloroform(25 °C)(lit.)

density

1.24 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(C)(c1ccc(O)cc1)c2ccc(O)cc2.Oc3ccc(cc3)S(=O)(=O)c4ccc(O)cc4

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Application

Microwave cookware, appliance covers, surgical tools, automotive electrical components, printed circuit boards and plumbing components.

Features and Benefits

High impact resistance. Temperature use range up to 160°C. Exceptional steam sterilization stability. Electrical properties are maintained over a wide temperature and frequency range. High resistance to radiation degradation.

Physical form

Thermoplastic engineering polymer.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Christopher G Arges et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 110(7), 2490-2495 (2013-01-22)
Anion exchange membranes (AEMs) find widespread applications as an electrolyte and/or electrode binder in fuel cells, electrodialysis stacks, flow and metal-air batteries, and electrolyzers. AEMs exhibit poor stability in alkaline media; their degradation is induced by the hydroxide ion, a
[Carpal tunnel syndrome in chronic hemodialysis patients].
Houda Mbarki et al.
The Pan African medical journal, 14, 19-19 (2013-03-19)
Seungil Cho et al.
Talanta, 101, 537-540 (2012-11-20)
The paper presents the development of a multiple consecutive extraction method enabling the determination of the total amount of bisphenol A (BPA) released from porous polysulfone (PS) membranes in a hemodialyzer or hemoconcentrator under simulated-use conditions. The levels of BPA
Masahide Koremoto et al.
Artificial organs, 36(10), 901-910 (2012-08-01)
Currently, there are no detailed reports on the effects of vitamin E-bonded polysulfone (PS) membrane dialyzers on intradialytic hypotension (IDH) in diabetic hemodialysis (HD) patients. This study was designed to evaluate changes in intradialytic systolic blood pressure (SBP) using "VPS-HA"
Sara M Viganò et al.
The International journal of artificial organs, 35(5), 346-351 (2012-06-12)
Anemia in chronic kidney disease dialysis patients is a complex syndrome involving many causes. Adequate dialysis can contribute to its correction through many mechanisms, including the removal of molecules that may inhibit erythropoiesis. The aim of this pilot study was
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