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Mar-Bal MB5500

Mar-Bal MB5500 with a UL RTI rating of 160°C-170°C, the 5500 provides a superior heat resistant material for your application.

Functions: Molding Compound

Polymer Name: Thermoset (unspecified)

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

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Identification & Functionality

Composite Materials Functions

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Listed File E80544Yes-
Flammability UL105V0-
Specific Gravity1.75 - 1.8D792
Mold Shrinkage 0.001/in0.5 - 2D955
Barcol Hardness35 - 45D2583
Heat Distortion Temp at 264°C min. 260psiD648
Water Absorption in 24 hrs0.12%D570
Bulk Factor2D1895
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Impact Strength, Notched Izod 425 - 530J/mD256
Flexural Strength 115 - 130MpaD790
Flexural Modulus11.0 - 12.5GpaD790
Tensile Strength40 - 55MpaD638
Compressive Strength90 - 10MpaD695
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arc Resistance185SecondsD495
Inclined-Plane Tracking1000MinutesD2303
Dielectric Strength13.8kV/mmD149