PPSU vs PET — High-Performance Transparent vs Practical Economy

Comparison Overview

PPSU vs PET — High-Performance Transparent vs Practical Economy. Choose PPSU when 180°C temperature rating, excelle…

PPSU — Polyphenylsulfone

Properties

PropertyValue
Service Temp.180°C
Density1.29 g/cm³
Tensile Strength70 MPa
Flexural Modulus2,400 MPa
HardnessRockwell M85
FlammabilityV-0

Advantages

  • Best-in-class hydrolysis resistance
  • Outstanding impact toughness
  • Excellent thermal stability at 180°C
  • Good transparency
  • Withstands repeated steam sterilization

Applications

Medical DevicesFood ServiceAerospaceWater TreatmentInfant Care

Price Level

Medium
PET — Polyethylene Terephthalate

Properties

PropertyValue
Service Temp.120°C
Density1.38 g/cm³
Tensile Strength75 MPa
Flexural Modulus2,800 MPa
HardnessRockwell M90
FlammabilityHB

Advantages

  • Excellent cost-performance ratio
  • Good mechanical properties
  • Excellent electrical insulation
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Excellent processability

Applications

Food PackagingMechanical PartsElectrical InsulationAutomotive InteriorTextile Machinery

Price Level

Low

Selection Guidance

✓ Choose PPSU

Choose PPSU when 180°C temperature rating, excellent impact toughness, transparency, repeated steam sterilization, or humid environment use is required.

✓ Choose PET

Choose PET when cost is the deciding factor, service temperature is below 120°C, and moderate performance is acceptable.

Price Reference

PPSU: Medium
PET: Low

PPSU is typically 5-8x the price of PET.

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