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VESTODUR® 3030

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VESTODUR® 3030 is a high-viscosity polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) resin that is specially formulated for extrusion applications. It provides outstanding resistance to hydrolysis and heat. This compound is particularly suitable for the production of rigid, small-diameter tubing, including loose fiber optic buffer tubes. It is also compatible with film extrusion processes.

Polymer Name: Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Film Extrusion, Injection Molding

Additives Included: Heat Stabilizer, Light Stabilizer, UV Stabilizer

Materials Features: Chemical Resistant, Electrically Insulating, Excellent Hydrolysis Resistance, Excellent Stiffness, Heat Resistance, Heat Stabilized, High Hydrolytic Stability, High Viscosity, Hot Water Resistant, Hydrolysis Resistant, Light Stabilized, UV Stabilized, Unreinforced

Color: Natural

Technical Data Sheet

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

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Properties

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Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tensile Modulus (dry)363000psiISO 527
Tensile Strength (dry)8120psiISO 527
Yield Stress (dry)8120psiISO 527
Yield Strain (dry)4%ISO 527
Stress at 50% Strain (dry)4790psiISO 527
Stress at Break (dry)4930psiISO 527
Nominal Strain at Break (ɛtb, dry)min. 50%ISO 527
Tensile Creep Modulus (0.5% Strain, 1h, cond.)377000psiISO 899-1
Tensile Creep Modulus (0.5% Strain, 1000h, cond.)218000psiISO 899-1
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (+23°C, dry)2.38ftlb/in²ISO 179/1eA
Charpy Notched Impact Strength (-30°C, dry)19ftlb/in²ISO 179/1eA
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (dry)1.31g/cm³ISO 1183
Water Absorption (dry)0.45%Sim. to 1SO 62
Humidity Absorption (dry)0.15%Sim. to 1SO 62
Shore D Hardness (dry)77 (3 sec)ISO 7619-1
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Temperature (dry)433°FISO 11357-1/-3
Glass Transition Temperature (dry)113°FISO 11357-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load A (1.80 Mpa, dry)131°FISO 75-1/-2
Temperature of Deflection Under Load B (0.45 Mpa, dry)275°FISO 75-1/-2
Vicat Softening Temperature A (10 N, 50 K/h, dry)428°FISO 306
Vicat Softening Temperature B (50 N, 50 K/h, dry)356°FISO 306
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23°C to 55 °C, Parallel, dry)6.11e-05in/in/°FISO 11359-1/-2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion (23°C to 55 °C, Normal, dry)6.11e-05in/in/°FISO 11359-1/-2
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Surface Resistivity (σE, cond.)10000000000000OhmIEC 62631-3-2
Surface Resistance (RSD, dry)10000000000000OhmIEC 62631-3-2
Relative Permittivity (100Hz, dry)33IEC 62631-2-1
Relative Permittivity (1MHz, dry)3.5IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (100Hz, dry)20E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Dissipation Factor (1Mhz, dry)230E-4IEC 62631-2-1
Electric Strength (AC, S20/S20, t. 1 mm, dry)686kV/inIEC 60243-1
Comparative Tracking Index (Test Solution A, 50 Drops Value, dry)600IEC 60112
Test Specimen Production
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Processing Conditions7792ISO ....-2
Injection Molding - Melt Temperature 500°FISO 294
Injection Molding - Mold Temperature 176°FISO 294
Injection Molding - Injection Velocity 7.87in/sISO 294
Injection Molding - Pressure at Hold 10200psiISO 294
Rheological Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melt Volume Flow Rate (dry, at 482°F, 4.76lb)9cm³/10minISO 1133
Molding Shrinkage (Parallel, dry)1.7%ISO 294-4, 2577
Molding Shrinkage (Normal, dry)1.7%ISO 294-4, 2577
Mold Temperature (dry)176°F
Burn Testing Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Burning Behavior (at 1.5 mm Nominal Thickness) (dry)HBclassIEC 60695-11-10
Burning Behavior (at Thickness 0.0315 in.) (dry)HBclassIEC 60695-11-10
Oxygen Index (dry)23%ISO 4589-1/-2
Limiting Oxygen Index 23%ASTM D 2863

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

VESTODUR® 3030 is supplied as cylindrical pellets in polyethylene packaging, ready for processing.

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.