High-Performance Polymers Material Data

PPS Ryton R-4: 40% Glass-Filled Polyphenylene Sulfide

Published: 2026-06-02

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PPS Ryton R-4 (40% GF) for automotive under-hood. Inherently UL94 V-0 without additives. Survives continuous 200°C in air. High glass loading makes material abrasive — specify hardened tool steel.

PPS Ryton R-4 (40% GF) for automotive under-hood. Inherently UL94 V-0 without additives. Survives continuous 200°C in air. High glass loading makes material abrasive — specify hardened tool steel.

Technical Properties

Density1.67 g/cm³
Tensile Strength150 MPa
Melting Point285 °C
Shrinkage Rate0.2-0.4%
Flexural Modulus14 GPa
Hdt265 °C at 1.82 MPa

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Material Density 1.67 g/cm³
Mold Shrinkage Rate 0.2-0.4%
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Equivalents & Cross-References

Equivalent / AlternateAction
Ryton R-4
Fortron 1140L4

Frequently Asked Questions

Need flame retardant additives?

No. PPS is inherently UL94 V-0 at 0.8mm. Phenyl-sulfide linkage chars when exposed to flame, forming insulating layer.

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References & Industry Standards

  • ASTM International. Standard Specifications for Engineering Plastics & Thermoplastics. astm.org
  • UL Prospector. Plastics & Elastomers Material Database. ulprospector.com
  • MatWeb. Material Property Data for Engineering Thermoplastics. matweb.com
  • ISO 1043. Plastics — Symbols and Abbreviated Terms. iso.org