Ultrason | Nexeo Plastics

The Specialty Plastic for High-quality Parts

Ultrason^® is especially designed for applications that require high heat resistance ‒ it always keeps stiffness and dimensional stability even when used at very high temperatures. Its extraordinary property profile allows all Ultrason® grades to be molded into high-quality, highly stressed parts for high-performance applications in a lot of industries.

Automotive and Mobility

Electrical and Electronics

Food and Household

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Why Ultrason®?

BASF’s Ultrason^® can be successfully used for applications in which other plastics, e. g. polyamide, polycarbonate, polyoxymethylene and polyalkylene terephthalates, fail to meet the requirements. Because of its extraordinary versatility, Ultrason^® resins can substitute thermosets, metals and ceramics in a lot of industries.

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Characteristics and Properties

Ultrason® is especially designed for applications that require high heat resistance ‒ it always keeps stiffness and dimensional stability even when used at very high temperatures. Its extraordinary property profile allows all Ultrason® grades to be molded into high-quality, highly stressed parts for high-performance applications in a lot of industries.

Temperature-independent properties
Very high long-term service temperatures
Good dimensional stability
Excellent stiffness
Very good mechanical strength
High transparency: honey-colored tint
Good electrical insulation properties
Favorable dielectric properties
Very good fire behavior
Excellent hydrolysis and chemical resistance

Markets and Applications

Automotive and Mobility

When it comes to the development of challenging components and materials for the automotive market, BASF has been a globally reliable and accepted partner for the automotive industry for decades. Ultrason® has long been successfully used in numerous applications in the automotive industry. Typical applications include:

Interior reflector
Headlamp housing
Fuse encapsulation
Oil pump with oil control piston
Headlight bezel
Seals
Pump components
Coverings
Casings

Electrical and Electronics

Ultrason® is especially suitable for highly stressed parts that must show remarkable dimensional stability and good mechanical properties over a temperature range from - 50 °C to +160 °C (Ultrason® S) or +180 °C (Ultrason® E and Ultrason® P), and that additionally require properties such as: good electrical insulation, high resistance to thermal aging, excellent fire behavior, and good resistance to chemicals and hydrolysis. Typical applications include:

Coil formers
Printed circuit boards
Circuit breaker components
Heat shields
Sensors
Battery seals

Food and Household

Ultrason® demonstrates advantages in the food and household industry by providing design flexibility, low-weight parts, fracture resistance, reusability, and recyclability. These benefits explain why Ultrason® is used to an increasing extent in applications that involve the preparation and reheating of hot meals. Typical applications include:

Non-stick coated pan
Microwave-safe dishes
Airplane dishes
Fittings
Bottles
Milk machines

Popular Grades

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