Norplex-Micarta RT504

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Phenols & Phenolics

Fillers Included

Glass Fiber

Polymer Name

Phenolic Compound

Reinforcement Material

Glass Fibers

Technologies

Composite Materials,

Plastics

Product Families

Composite Materials — Parts & Shapes

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

Enhanced Physical Properties,

Excellent Mechanical Strength,

High Impact Resistance,

High Temperature Resistance,

Very Good Heat Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Industrial

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Structural Components

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Composites End Use

Bushings,

Insulators,

Spacer,

Structural Parts

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

O Rings

Properties

Physical Form

Tube

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)	1.8	—	ASTM D792
Rockwell Hardness (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)	105	M Scale	ASTM D785
Moisture Absorption (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D1-24/23)	0.2	%	ASTM D570
Tensile Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	38500	psi	ASTM D638
Compressive Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	38000	psi	ASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	850	kpsi	ASTM D695

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Temperature Index (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)	180/160	°C	—
Flammability Rating (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	HB	Class	UL Bulletin 94

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	400	Volts/mil	ASTM D149
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-48/50)	350	Volts/mil	ASTM D149

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards

IEC PF GC 21,

MIL-I-24768/18 Type GPG,

NEMA G-3