Vexel™ PBT B12U

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

Materials Features

Chemical Resistant,

General Purpose,

Good Electrical Properties,

Good Strength,

Heat Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Electrical & Electronics

Applications

Consumer Goods — Other Consumer Goods Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Connectors,

Housings & Enclosures

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Connectors,

General Purpose,

Housings

Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

Injection Molding

Properties

Mechanical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Tensile Strength	52	MPa	ISO 527
Flexural Modulus	2345	MPa	ASTM D 790
Izod Notched Impact Strength (23°C)	53	J/m	ASTM D256
Elongation	250	%	—

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Molding Shrinkage	0.010 ? 0.016	in/in	—
Specific Gravity	1.31	-	ASTM D 792

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Deflection Temperature Under Load - DTUL (264 psi (1.8 MPa))	54	°C	ASTM D648
Deflection Temperature Under Load - DTUL (66 psi (0.45 Mpa))	154	°C	ASTM D648
Melting Point	227	°C	ASTM D3418

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Regional Availability

• Canada
• North America
• USA