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.

 

Why Ultrason®?

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.

 

 

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

Automotive

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 Engineering and Electronics

Electrical Engineering 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

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
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