ALCOM® PBT 700/9

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyesters

Polymer Name

Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Resin

Technologies

Plastics

Product Families

Plastics — Engineering & Specialty Polymers

Polyesters & Copolyesters

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Azo Colorants-free,

Azo Dyes-free,

Conflict minerals-free,

PAH-free,

PFOA-free,

PFOS-free,

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP)-free

Materials Features

Matte Finish

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Pipes & Plumbing

Consumer Goods — Housewares

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Construction Applications,

Fittings,

Fixtures,

Household Goods,

Kitchenware

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Flexural Modulus	2700.0	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Stress (3.5% Strain)	80.0	MPa	ISO 178
Tensile Modulus	2600.0	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Stress at Yield	55.0	MPa	ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Yield	3.4	%	ISO 527
Tensile Elongation at Break	12.0	%	ISO 527
Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)	67.0	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Impact Strength (Charpy, at -40°C)	40.0	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eU
Notched Impact Strength (Charpy, at 23°C)	3.5	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA
Notched Impact (Charpy, at -40°C)	3.0	kJ/m²	ISO 179/1eA

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1320.0	kg/m³	ISO 1183

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Vicat B50	178.0	°C	ISO 306
HDT / A (1.8 MPa)	61.0	°C	ISO 75-1/-2
DSC (Melt Point)	226.0	°C	ISO 11357

Processing Information (Injection Molding)

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Temperature	250 - 270	°C	—
Mould Temperature	60 - 100	°C	—

Rheological Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melt Index (MVR)	11.0	cm³/10min	ISO 1133
MVR Temperature	250.0	°C	—
MVR Load	2.16	kg	—
Shrinkage (Lengthwise, 24h)	2 - 2.4	%	ISO 294-4
Shrinkage (Lateral, 24h)	2 - 2.4	%	ISO 294-4

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Directive 2011/65/EC amended through EU/2015/863 (RoHS),

EC No.1907/2006,

IATF 16949,

ISO 13485,

ISO 14001,

ISO 17025,

ISO 45001,

ISO 50001,

ISO 9001,

REACH (Europe),

REACH (UK),

RoHS Compliant,

SVHC Compliant

Technical Details & Test Data

Pre-Drying Conditions

• In a dry air (dessiccant) dryer 100-120 °C for 2-4 h
• In an air circulatIng dryer 100-120 °C for 4-8 h
• Dependant on moisture content

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Store in dry, protected from light not above 30°C.