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Mar-Bal MB4000

Mar-Bal MB4000 is a best high track resistant material. A flame retardant polyester molding compound with moderate strength, excellent electrical properties and exceptional arc and track resistance.

Functions: Molding Compound

Polymer Name: Thermoset (unspecified)

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

End Uses: Insulators

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Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Listed File E80543Yes-
Flammability UL104V0-
Specific Gravity1.7 - 1.9D792
Mold Shrinkage 0.001/in0.5 - 3D955
Barcol Hardness41 - 47D2583
Heat Distortion Temp at 264°C min. 260psiD648
Water Absorption in 24 hrs0.12%D570
Bulk Factor1 - 1.5D1895
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Impact Strength, Notched Izod 505 - 560J/mD256
Flexural Strength 115 - 125MpaD790
Flexural Modulus11.7 - 13.1GpaD790
Tensile Strength60 - 70MpaD638
Compressive Strength145 - 165MpaD695
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arc Resistance185SecondsD495
Inclined-Plane Tracking1500MinutesD2303
Dielectric Strength13.8kV/mmD149