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Cuyahoga Plastics EB5000-1

Cuyahoga Plastics EB5000-1 is A U.L recognized, flame retardant, mineral-filled, glass fiber reinforced polyester thermoset molding compound suitable for compression, transfer, and injection molding. It is currently supplied in bulk form, cut preforms, and box length extrusions.

Functions: Molding Compound

Polymer Name: Thermoset Polyester

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers, Mineral

Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Injection Molding, Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)

End Uses: Tanks

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Identification & Functionality

Reinforcement Material
Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Applications & Uses

Composites End Use

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Impact Strength8 - 10ft-lb/inD 256
Flexural Strength14000 - 18000psiD 790
Tensile Strength6700psiD 638
Heat Deflection Temperaturemin. 500°FD 648
Molding Temperature285 - 350°F
Molding Pressure1000 - 2000psi
Mold Shrinkage0.000 - 0.002in/inD 955
Specific gravity1.91D 792
Flammability (UL 94 at 1/16")V-0
Barcol Hardness30 - 40
Water Absorption by weight 24 hours0.02%
Water Absorption by weight 168 hours0.2%
Arc Resistancemin. 180SecondsD 495
Dielectric Strengthmin. 500v/milD 149
Comparative Tracking Indexmin. 600VD 3638

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance