VESTAKEEP® 4000 FP

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)

Polymer Name

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

High Performance Thermoplastics

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Food Contact Acceptable

Materials Features

Abrasion Resistant,

Acid Resistant,

Alkali Resistant,

Chemical Resistant,

Dimensional Stability,

Flame Resistant,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Good Thermal Stability,

High Stiffness,

High Strength,

High Viscosity,

Hydrocarbon Resistant,

Low Flammability,

Oil Resistant,

Salt Water/Spray Resistant,

Semi Crystalline,

Solvent Resistant,

Unreinforced,

Water Resistant,

Wear Resistant

Applications & Uses

Markets

Automotive & Transportation,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Transportation

Aerospace & Aviation

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Jacketing & Insulation

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Aerospace Applications,

Automotive Applications,

Cable Insulation,

Compressor Components,

Electrical/Electronic Applications,

Packing Rings,

Seals

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Compression Molding,

Electrostatic Spray Coating,

Extrusion,

Injection Molding,

Sintering

Properties

Color

Natural

Flame Rating

IEC 60695-11-10 V0

Physical Form

Powder

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus	508000	psi	ISO 527
Tensile Strength	13900	psi	ISO 527
Yield Stress	13900	psi	ISO 527
Yield Strain	5	%	ISO 527
Stress at Break	11200	psi	ISO 527
Nominal Strain at Break (ɛtb)	30	%	ISO 527
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23°C)	3.33	ftlb/in²	ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C)	2.85	ftlb/in²	ISO 179/1eA

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.3	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Moisture Content	0.18	wt.-%	ISO 15512
Bulk Density (Granulate)	17.1	Ib/ft³	—

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature	644	°F	ISO 11357-1/-3
Temperature of Deflection Under Load A (1.80 Mpa)	302	°F	ISO 75-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load B (0.45 Mpa)	401	°F	ISO 75-1/-2
Vicat Softening Temperature A (10 N, 50 K/h)	635	°F	ISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature B (50 N, 50 K/h)	581	°F	ISO 306

Powder Characteristics

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bulk Density (Powder)	250	g/l	EN ISO 60
Particle Size D(50)	60	μm	ISO 13320, DIN ISO 8130-13

Rheological Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Volume Flow Rate (at 716°F, 11lb)	11	cm³/10min	ISO 1133

Burn Testing Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Burning Behavior (at Thickness 0.1260 in.)	V-0	class	IEC 60695-11-10

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ISO 14001,

ISO 9001

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Boxes

Packaging Information

VESTAKEEP® 4000 FP is supplied as powder in boxes with moisture-proof polyethyleneliners.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

2 years

Storage Conditions

Inside the original and undamaged packaging, the product has a shelf life of at least 2 years when stored in dry rooms at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.