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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Polymer Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- General Processing Recommendations
Terratek® BD4015 resin needs to be dried before processing if the moisture is above 0.1%. Resin will dry quickly at 150°F in a desiccant dryer, in approximately 2 to 4 hours. Avoid prolonged resin exposure to air during molding or storage as the material can pick up moisture.
For best molding results, larger gates and runners are recommended. The injection pressure required to fill the mold is much higher than typical injection molding grade plastics. Typical injection molding temperatures are listed below, these are only a guide and may need to be changed based on the particular application :
Rear 330°F to 350°F Middle 340°F to 360°F Front 340°F to 375°F Nozzle 340°F to 375°F Mold 60°F to 120°F The melt temperature of the resin should remain below 400°F to prevent the material from discoloring and having a burnt odor.
Properties
- Mechanical Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Tensile Strength (at yield) | 2700 | psi | — |
| Impact Strength (notched) | 0.93 | ft lb/in | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Shrink Rate | 0.009 | in/in | — |
| Tensile Strength (Yield) | 2700 | psi | — |
| Notched Impact Strength | 0.93 | ft lb/in | — |
| Flex Modulus | 400000 | psi | — |
| Density | 1.3 | g/cm³ | — |
| Melt Flow (190°C, 2.06kg) | 8.8 | g/10 min | — |
| Shrink rate | 0.009 | in/in | — |
| Moisture | max. 1 | % | — |
| Melt Flow (190°C, 2.06kg) | 8.8 | g/10min | — |
| Moisture | max.1 | % | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- General Processing Conditions
- Terratek® BDresin needs to be dried before processing if the moisture is above 0.1%. Resin will dry quickly at 200°F in a desiccant dryer, in approximately 2 to 4 hours. Avoid prolonged resin exposure to air during molding or storage as the material can pick up moisture.
- For best molding results, larger gates and runners are recommended. The injection pressure required to fill the mold is much higher than typical injection molding grade plastics.Typical injection molding temperatures are listed below, these are only a guide and may need to bechanged based on the particular application:
Rear 330°F to 350°F Middle 340°F to 360°F Front 340°F to 360°F Nozzle 340°F to 360°F Mold 60°F to 120°F - The melt temperature of the resin should remain below 400°F to prevent the material from discoloring and having a burnt odor.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
Terratek® BD4015 resin is typically packaged in a sealed plastic-lined Gaylord at 1200 lbs/Gaylord. The product should be stored in a cool, dry, and sanitary area to achieve maximum stability.
Storage & Handling
- Packaging and Storing
- Terratek® BDresin is typically packaged in a sealed plastic-lined Gaylord at 1200 lbs/Gaylord. The product should be stored in a cool, dry, and sanitary area to achieve maximum stability.
- Storing
The product should be stored in a cool, dry, and sanitary area to achieve maximum stability.