EnCounter™ F5PC/PBT10GF

Identification & Functionality

Additives Included

Flame Retardant

Chemical Family

Polycarbonate (PC),

Polyesters,

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

Fillers Included

Glass Fiber

Polymer Name

PC/PBT Alloy

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Blends & Alloys

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Flame Retardant,

UV Stabilized

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Pipes & Plumbing

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Electrical & Electronics — Devices & Assemblies

Other Devices & Assemblies

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Electrical/Electronic Applications,

Pump Parts

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Flame Rating

UL 94 5VA,

UL 94 V0

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness	117	Scale R	ASTM D 785
Flexural Strength	104	MPa	ASTM D 790
Flexural Modulus	2825	MPa	ASTM D790
Izod Notched Impact Strength (73°F)	61	J/m	ASTM D256
Izod Unnotched Impact Strength	No Break	-	ASTM D256

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Flow Rate - MFR (250°C/5.0 kg)	30	g/10min	ASTM D1238
Molding Shrinkage - Cross Flow	0.102 - 0.203	mm/mm	ASTM D955
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (0.126 in (3.20 mm))	0.102 - 0.203	mm/mm	ASTM D955
Specific Gravity	1.3	-	STANDARD D 792

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heat Deflection Temperature - HDT (264 psi)	101	°C	ASTM D648
Heat Deflection Temperature - HDT (66 psi)	109	°C	ASTM D648

Flammability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flame Rating (0.063)	V-0	-	UL 94
Flame Rating (0.125)	5V-A	-	UL 94

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Drying Temperature	230 - 250	°F	—
Drying Time	2.0 - 6.0	h	—
Suggested Maximum Moisture	2.0e-05	%	—
Suggested Shot Size	45 - 75	%	—
Rear Barrel Temperature	470 - 520	°F	—
Middle Barrel Temperatures	480 - 530	°F	—
Front Barrel Temperatures	495 - 540	°F	—
Nozzle Temperature	490 - 525	°F	—
Back Pressure	50 - 100	psi	—
Mold Temperature	150 - 200	°F	—
Screw Speed	40 - 75	rpm	—
Vent Depth	0.0015 - 0.0035	in	—
Melt Temperature	500 - 535	°F	—

Additional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Filler Content	0.1	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

UL 94