Started handling SUMIKAEXCEL ™ PPSU

October 1, 2025

Sumitomo Chemical has begun handling polyphenylsulfone (trade name "SUMIKAEXCEL ™ PPSU"), a high-performance plastic.
In general, polyphenylsulfone has excellent mechanical strength, impact resistance, chemical resistance, and autoclave resistance, and is used in a wide range of applications, primarily in medical devices. In recent years, supply chain stabilization has become increasingly important, and demand is expanding not only in the medical field but also in energy-related fields such as battery components, and demand is expanding not only in Japan but also in the Asian region.
Sumitomo Chemical will leverage its strengths in research and development of polymer materials tailored to customer needs and its meticulous proposal-based technical support to steadily supply high-quality, highly reliable products, thereby contributing to the realization of a sustainable society and the development of industry.