Syensqo, a global leader in high-performance materials and chemical solutions, has unveiled White Radel®, the latest addition to its Radel® polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) product line. Designed for biopharmaceutical systems, surgical instruments and medical devices, this new grade delivers a significantly whiter appearance than traditional medical-grade Radel® PPSU compounds.

“We are proud to celebrate 35 years of Radel® PPSU,” said Floryan De Campo, vice president and head of Life Solutions at Syensqo’s Specialty Polymers global business unit. “With its superior resistance to heat and chemicals, mechanical strength, and ability to withstand repeated sterilization, Radel® has become essential in advancing safer, more efficient and sustainable solutions for the healthcare industry.”

Radel® PPSU has reshaped the medical sector by offering an effective alternative to metals, thanks to its excellent strength-to-weight ratio. This characteristic enhances the ergonomics of medical instruments, improving handling and performance for healthcare professionals. The material meets the industry’s most rigorous safety and quality standards, including ISO 10993 for biocompatibility and USP Class VI certification.

The newly launched White Radel® offers the same robust performance characteristics as other Radel® grades, with added visual appeal. The product features high impact resistance in line with ASTM D6394-21a and is ideal for medical device applications that demand both durability and a clean, white appearance. It also maintains excellent stability during sterilization processes such as gamma irradiation and autoclaving, and offers strong resistance to aggressive disinfectants. Free of bisphenol-A (BPA), White Radel® provides a safer alternative to other white polymers used in medical applications.

Radel®’s design flexibility and processability have made it a preferred choice for manufacturers seeking to reduce production costs and streamline part integration. White Radel® is particularly suited for injection molding due to its high-flow characteristics. Other variants offer excellent melt strength for extrusion and ease of machining for semi-finished parts. Radel® is also available as filament for 3D printing, enabling rapid prototyping and low-volume production.

Beyond its broad product offerings, Syensqo supports customers through a comprehensive training program covering polymer basics, design and processing, failure analysis, regulatory compliance, safety and sustainability, and market-specific insights.

With White Radel®, Syensqo continues to strengthen its position as an innovator in medical-grade polymers, helping customers bring more reliable and advanced healthcare solutions to market.

Syensqo is a science-driven company creating innovative solutions that improve how people live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils founded by Ernest Solvay in 1911, Syensqo unites leading minds to advance the frontiers of science and technology for the benefit of its customers. The company operates with a diverse global workforce of more than 13,000 employees across 30 countries.